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5/11/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-01865
Historic Preservation Coordinator
Pay Grade
15
Salary
$47,531.28 - $69,221.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Heritage Council
Location
410 High St
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and serves
as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The agency is responsible for carrying out the
identification, protection and preservation of prehistoric resources and historic buildings, sites and other
cultural and historic properties throughout the Commonwealth. Working at the KHC provides unlimited
opportunities to evaluate and support the long-term preservation of Kentucky’s irreplaceable historic assets
in all of our 120 counties. Join our team of passionate cultural resource professionals who are dedicated to
the implementation of national preservation policy in Kentucky.
The Environmental Review Coordinator position within the agency’s Site Protection Program is primarily
responsible for ensuring compliance with the Section 106 Review component of the agency’s responsibilities
under the National Historic Preservation Act.
This position reviews all federal non-transportation
undertakings for potential impacts to historic above-ground (architectural/cultural) resources and provides
expertise and support to state and federal agencies in addition to other applicants. The successful applicant
must be well versed in state and federal cultural resource laws and regulations, must have a background in
architectural history/the built environment and must have the ability to develop Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
and Programmatic Agreement (PA) documents.
This position provides support for Section 106 Review training to
professional and non-professional audiences. In addition to having a passion for preservation, the preferred
candidate should be able to conduct reviews and draft correspondence in a timely, clear, and concise manner
that promotes the preservation of Kentucky’s cultural resources.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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Coordinates the internal review of federally funded, permitted or licensed undertakings to determine and
resolve effects to National Register of Historic Places listed or eligible cultural resources.
- Analyzes program data related to historic properties (architectural/cultural) and prepare official agency
response for Director’s signature. - Ensures compliance with Section 106
- Review as directed by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
(as amended) along with other state and federal cultural resource protection laws. - Coordinates outcome with
other federal, state and local officials.
- Conducts supplemental on-site inspection statewide (as needed) to evaluate National Register eligibility
and effect. - Attends or facilitates follow up meetings and coordinates findings.
- Maintains environmental review files and records.
- Makes public presentations on architectural history related topics and provides information and guidance
to the public concerning the treatment and protection of historic resources.
- Works on special projects as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in anthropology, archeology, architectural history, architecture, historic preservation, history, American studies, American civilization, folklore, cultural geography, early American culture, museum management, art history or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two years of professional experience in the field of historic preservation.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A doctorate in one of the above listed academic fields will substitute for two years of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional experience in historic preservation, cultural resource management, or a related field will substitute for the master's degree on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Nicole Konkol at [email protected] or 502-892-3617.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
