Dorothy Guzzo, Executive Director Contact (609) 913-4436

Alexis Alemy, Historic Preservation Specialist/Archaeologist, Contact (609) 913-4442

Jennifer Boggs, Historic Preservation Specialist, Contact (609) 913-4443

Shannon Bremer, Historic Preservation Specialist, Contact (609) 913-4434

Glenn Ceponis, Historic Preservation Specialist 3, Contact (609) 913-4435

Carrie Hogan, Fiscal Officer, Contact (609) 913-4437

Stephanie Kraut, Historic Preservation Specialist, Contact (609) 913-4444

Paula Lassiter, Principal Clerk/Typist, Contact (609) 913-4438

Judith Murphy, AICP, PP, Historic Preservation Specialist 3, Contact (609) 913-4439

Ashley Parker, Historic Preservation Specialist for Heritage Tourism, Contact (609) 913-4440

Vito Scocozzo, Historic Preservation Specialist, Contact (609) 913-4441

phone: (609)984-0473
fax: (609)984-7590
njht@dca.nj.gov
www.njht.org

Historic Preservation Specialist

Salary: $55,000 - $80,000/annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications 

Location: Trenton, New Jersey/occasional remote work possible

Job Description:

The New Jersey Historic Trust is providing assistance to the Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation/DCA in administering federal funding for storm damage caused by Ida. As a liaison for the Trust, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating with the Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Division to implement the Programmatic Agreement, and ensuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Candidates will be required to make site visits as needed and may also provide technical assistance, and oversee grant funded projects.

*This is a temporary full-time position, initially, with the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate must be willing to work through a temporary agency.

Job Qualifications:

o Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related discipline, or bachelor’s degree and required experience to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History or History (36 CFR Part 61). (*Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Architect issued by the New Jersey Board of Registered Architects may be substituted for the required education)

o Two plus (2+) years in performing detailed investigation of historic structures; preparation of historic structure research reports and/or preparation or review of plans and specifications for preservation projects.

o Experience interpreting and providing guidance on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation.

o Relevant Section 106 and other historic preservation regulatory compliance experience.

o Ability to clearly explain the Section 106 process to those not knowledgeable in historic preservation and related regulatory issues or procedures.

o Experience and demonstrated knowledge of the NEPA process.

o Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

o Strong time management and organizational skills, and experience working on multiple projects with competing schedules and priorities.

o A valid New Jersey driver’s license.

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The New Jersey Historic Trust is an in but not of agency affiliated with the Department of Community Affairs.  Established in 1967, it is governed by a Board of 15 Trustees, appointed by the Governor. The Trust is the primary funder for historic preservation planning and capital projects in New Jersey.  Stable, predictable funding is provided through a dedication of the Corporate Business Tax. 

Resumes may be submitted electronically to: Dorothy.guzzo@dca.nj.gov.

The posting is active until July 27, 2023.

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New Jersey Historic Trust, PO Box 457, Trenton, NJ 08625