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City of Baltimore, MD

Executive Director of Commission for Historic and Architectural Preservation (CH

City of Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Executive Director of Commission for Historic and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) / Operations Officer V

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Pay:

$93,622.00 - $149,726.00, ANNUALLYJob type:

Full-timeLocation:

City of Baltimore, Department of PlanningPosting Date:

10/28/2024Background Check:

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.Probation:

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.Summary of Position

The Executive Director of CHAP performs the duties set forth in Article Six of the Baltimore City Code, implements the goals and directives of the Commission, supervises staff of the Planning Department’s Historical and Architectural Preservation Division, works with the Mayor and City Council to craft legislation, policies and goals pertaining to historic preservation, and coordinates historic preservation activities with other City agencies.Essential Functions

The Executive Director directs staff in the following responsibilities:Designate Baltimore City’s historic districts and landmarks.Review plans affecting locally designated properties.Provide technical assistance and historical information to the public.Administer the Baltimore City Historic Restoration & Rehabilitation Tax Credit.Work with the Mayor’s Office and other City agencies to conserve and maintain City-owned outdoor sculpture and monuments.Conduct historic resource surveys.Comply with Federal law to provide preservation recommendations for federal and state funded projects.Integrate historic preservation recommendations into the Department of Planning activities.Education and Experience Requirements

Education and experience are in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior. Use this link to view requirements:

Secretary of the Interior Standards .Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The responsibilities and duties of the Executive Director of the Baltimore City Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) derive from the following:Designating Historic Districts, Landmarks and Potential Landmarks.Creating and maintaining the Inventory of Historic Places.Reviewing and Approving all exterior alterations to properties in a designated historic district or on a designated local landmark or potential landmark.Reviewing alterations on municipally owned structures.Commission Goals and Directives

CHAP has conducted a review of current historic preservation policies and activities in Baltimore and identified the following tasks for the Director to enhance the work of CHAP:Creating a Conservation District program that will provide a less stringent design review process that will help to preserve the historic character of neighborhoods.Updating CHAP’s rules and regulations and historic preservation design guidelines:

CHAP Rules and Regulations .Creating an outreach and communications committee to help CHAP better communicate the significance of its mission and work.Enhancing Equity in CHAP activities.Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

Baltimore City Benefits .Residency & Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete an Affidavit for Political Appointees and Public Officials as part of the City’s Residency Requirement. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly.You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply.

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