Planner II – Historic Preservation
This is a technical planning position in support of the Department of Planning’s Historic Preservation Section. The primary responsibilities will focus on public education and community outreach. The work and responsibilities will include a broad range of topics, such as historic preservation planning, land use and zoning, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), historic tax credits, architectural surveying, archival research, and community engagement.
Under the general supervision of the Preservation Services Chief, compiles and analyzes data; prepares oral and written reports and presentations; assists with the review of applications, historic property research, and documentation; and assists with workshops or webinars.
- Public education and community outreach
- Develops workshops, webinars, or other events promoting and educating constituents about the County’s Historic preservation program
- Assists with presentations to local neighborhood or community groups
- Develops educational materials regarding the County’s historic and historic places
- Develops social media campaigns and/or posts
- Develops promotional materials, educating the public about the County’s programs
- Assists the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) Administrator and Chief with training for the Landmarks Preservation Commission members
- Attends events hosted by various business, community, heritage, and historic preservation groups
- Historic property research and documentation
- Conducts site visits/ fieldwork as needed for historic property documentation
- Conducts historic property research and documentation, including the completion of the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties’ form
- Assists with County Landmark or County historic district nominations, including research and evaluation
- Technical support to the County’s Historic Preservation Program
- Assists the LPC Administrator with reviewing applications to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, as well