Historic Preservation Trainee

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Application Deadline:

May 9, 2025

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

21.28 - 30.85

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Max

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Job Description Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Historic Preservation Trainee performs various duties to support the Historic Preservation program and gain experience with the day-to-day operations of a local historic preservation program.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                

• Conducts application completeness checks and case review.
• Supports the design review process, including taking notes, conducting design guideline analysis and creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Conducts historic research using primary and secondary sources and writes property history for Landmarks Board cases.
• Performs field work such as photographing historic structures. 
• Assists with compiling statistical data for planning purposes.   
• Attends meetings and trainings.
• Compiles planning best practices from across the country.
• Supports current projects, such as the 10 Year Update to the Historic Preservation Plan and the Colorado Heritage for All initiative.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to be flexible and ask for guidance when needed.
• Ability to complete work in a timely and consistent manner.
• Ability to demonstrate strong notetaking and written skills.
• Knowledge of historic preservation practices. 
• Skill and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in utilizing Teams email/communication/meeting software.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have a maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand architectural plans.
• Skill in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate or undergraduate level degree or current student from historic preservation, planning, landscape architecture, environmental design, architecture, history, urban design or a related field.
• Experience is not required.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Historic Preservation Planner Principal

Supervision Exercised:  None 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS    

• Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively.  Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials.  Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment.  Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting.  Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. 
• Work Environment: The position is hybrid, with two (2) days/week required in-person in central Boulder.
• Machines and Equipment Used Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers and copy/fax machines. 

Additional Job Description:

Last updated:  March 2025

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.