PRINCIPAL PLANNER - HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Salary: $89,317.49 Annually
Location : City of Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2263-20250421-ORIG
Department: Department of Planning
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is advanced professional planning and supervisory work in the management of the historic preservation program of the City of Miami.
Work involves a variety of analytical and supervisory tasks related to the historic preservation program. Employee works with independent judgment in the application of professional planning techniques and principles in routine as well as unusual planning problems. The work requires the exercise of judgment in determining courses of action for the development and presentation of material. This position is distinguished from that of Historic Preservation Planner by the considerable professional responsibility and wide latitude of responsibility in developing objectives and goals as related to the preservation program. Administrative direction and guidance are received from the Preservation Officer or higher-level administrator.

Essential Functions
Assists the Preservation Officer in overall administrative responsibility. Makes reports and presentations to and for the Historic & Environmental Preservation Board, the City Commission, and the City Manager. Gathers data, prepares special reports, and makes general meeting preparations and necessary public contacts.
Assists in the review and approval of all final development plans for designated historic landmarks or historic landmark districts, for compliance with terms and conditions of applicable Certificates of Appropriateness, prior to issuance of any building permit.
Coordinates research and leads the development and preparation of plans for historic landmarks and districts, environmental preservation districts, and scenic transportation corridors, cultural facilities and sites, and the preservation Master Plan from initial studies and projections, including explanatory charts and maps.

Compares studies made by outside consultants and make recommendations on public or private land use and zoning.
Coordinates the activities of the planning staff with related functions of other City departments and county, state, and federal agencies.
Prepares maps, sketches, plans, and gathers data pertinent to the formulation of designation reports for proposed historic sites and districts.
Assists with determining and recommending the desirability for establishment, abolition, consolidation, revision and implementation of ordinances, rules, regulations, and capital improvement schedules as they relate to the overall development of the zoning code and comprehensive plan.
Implements processes and procedures for the Ad Valorem Tax Program and the Transfer of Development Rights and Density Program.
Ensures implementation of and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended and any additional applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding historic preservation.
Provides trainings and guidance to staff on respective work methods. Assists Preservation Officer with supervision of subordinate and support personnel. Reviews objectives, techniques of execution, and resultant findings.
Provides technical assistance to property owners and neighborhood groups. Responds to inquiries regarding historic and environmental preservation.

Leads and supports community outreach and engagement efforts, as well as historic preservation education initiatives.
May conduct field surveys and inspections.
May represent the City and the Department at various boards, City Commission, and other public meetings as necessary
Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Architecture,Archaeology, History, or a closely related field and four (4) years experience in historic preservation, historic design review, or historical research. A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and maintained valid throughout employment.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.
NOTE:
Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and nights.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

Proof of education in the form of Bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Architectural History, American Studies, or a closely related field . Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.

To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma or equivalent, transcript showing at least 60 college credits, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the OR
• A current member of the OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3:

Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:

A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Comprehensive Vision
• Pre-Paid Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, (eligible for enrollment after completing 90-day waiting period)
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Ill time, holidays, bereavement)
• Life Insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement

Note: Benefits subject to change.
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Have you attached and uploaded a copy of your proof of education or a foreign credential evaluation which verifies your graduation as specified in the job announcement? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.

• Yes
• No

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Have you submitted a copy of your valid driver license (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E or higher) as specified in the job announcement, which MUST be uploaded with your application ? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.

• Yes
• No

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