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PRESERVATION CONSULTANT (Remote)
Location:
Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government
Office of Planning
444 S. 5th Street
Louisville KY 40202
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizenship
- Clearance Requirements: Tier 1 Background Investigation Position of Trust
- Type of Employment: 40 hours per week.
- Estimate Pay: $24.00$25.00/hourly
- Period of Performance: January 2025 to 17 July 2025
Summary:
The Office of Planning is seeking a Preservation Consultant to conduct comprehensive research on economic hardship exemptions demolition by neglect and local designation processes. The consultant will analyze best practices and legislation from various jurisdictions and provide recommendations to improve current practices. The findings will be presented in a detailed report to the Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission (Landmarks Commission) and its staff.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in urban planning geography public administration or related disciplines.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
**Copies of all degrees/certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with preservation legislation and best practices.
- Experience in historic preservation urban planning or a related field.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Research:
- Investigate economic hardship exemption processes focusing on how other jurisdictions handle exemptions beyond demolition and new construction such as window replacement.
- Examine enforcement mechanisms for demolition by neglect in other jurisdictions and evaluate their success rates.
- Explore different types of local district designations and identify new district types that could be implemented in Louisville Metro.
- Identify any additional gaps or areas needing improvement in the current Landmarks ordinance and be prepared to discuss potential inclusions.
- Deliverables:
- Produce a comprehensive report summarizing and analyzing the nationwide research.
- Provide informed recommendations for changes to the Landmarks ordinance and its processes including priority rankings and feasibility assessments.
- Include referenced ordinances or processes from other cities as appendices in the report.
- Present findings and recommendations to the Landmarks Commission at a public meeting.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision options.
- Outstanding career growth potential.
ABOUT US:
Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical technical logistical and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.
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Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws (EoE).
Employment Type
Full Time
