Posted 09/28/26

City Historic Preservation Planner

City of West Palm Beach

Florida

Full Time

Historic Preservation, Government

Salary

Under general direction, manages the Historic Preservation Division, to include technical assistance to the City Commission, staff, community organizations and individuals. Reviews and makes recommendations on building applications affecting the City of West Palm Beach Register properties and corresponding treatments for approval by the Historic Preservation Board to ensure compliance with the Historic Preservation Ordinance; and performs other related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order)

1. Prepares staff reports for HPB meetings and assists the Board in meeting its administrative requirements.
2. Prepares and manages Division budget.
3. Reviews and makes recommendations on Section 106 requests, demolition requests and permit requests, and nominations for the National Register of Historic Places.
4. Provides educational assistance to individuals and the general public relative to historic preservation.
5. Applies for and administers State Historic Preservation grants.
6. Makes site visits and window studies for historic preservation evaluations.
7. Updates and maintains maps and database of historic sites and districts.
8. Administers Ad Valorem Tax Exempt program.
9. Coordinates Certified Local Government programs and prepares historic preservation quarterly and annual reports.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $87,184-$130,794/year
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