City of Bothell Historic Preservation Consultant Recruitment

The City of Bothell seeks a part-time Historic Preservation consultant on contract to the City to provide staff assistance to the City’s Landmark Preservation Board.  This is a 10 hour-per-week consultant position with compensation paid at the rate of $32.34 per hour.  The position requires the successful candidate to staff the Board’s official monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday evening of each month (except for August, when the Board is in recess). The position reports to the Planning Manager in the Department of Community Development.  The successful candidate should, at minimum, have a Bachelor’s degree in historic preservation or a closely related field and at least two years of commensurate experience. Knowledge and skills required include: knowledge of historic preservation practices and programs; knowledge of architectural styles and periods; excellent speaking and writing skills; knowledge and experience of working with Boards or Commissions; knowledge and experience running meetings, including taking minutes; knowledge and experience with word processing and database programs (Microsoft Word and Access).  Typical duties performed include: scheduling, organizing and running meetings; performing research and analysis of historic data;  review of demolition permit applications for historic significance; update and maintenance of the City’s Historic Resources Inventory;  researching and producing local/state/national register nominations;  compiling and applying for grants;  writing brochures or interpretive information;  working with diverse interest groups and individuals; and other related duties as assigned. Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume no later than 5 p.m. on August 22, 2014 to: The Planning Manager, Department of Community Development, 9654 NE 182^nd Street, Bothell, WA 98011. Questions can be directed to: gary.hasseler@ci.bothell.wa.us.