Overview

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Historic Preservation, provides support and assistance in daily operations of the department . Supports Director and Sr. Project Officer with overall program tasks including preparation and distribution of promotional and guidance materials associated with department’s programs . Assist with coordination of all activities associated with evaluation of applications for department programs including preparation of review documents and coordinating and moderating of meetings .

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the dissemation of technical information regarding EDA’s Historic Preservation programs including the Historic Property Reinvestment Program.

• Work collaboratively with NJDEP’s Historic Preservation and DCA’s NJ Historic Trust as needed for the coordination and development of tasks associated with EDA’s historic preservation programs.

• Actively participate in the collection /updating of data , and the preparation and maintenance of reports and databases, as needed to track and document information and statistics regarding all programs run by EDA’s Historic Preservation Department.

• Provide support to Department staff and Selection Committee members during evaluation period for Historic Property Reinvestment Program .

• Help p rovide general guidance, and information regarding EDA’s historic preservation programs and services to potential applicants, consultants, officials, municipalities, counties and partnering organizations .

• Provide assistance in outreach activities to promote the Historic Property Reinvestment Program and any other historic preservation program and/or product being rolled out by the EDA.

• Works closely with sector leaders on industry issues, initiatives and policy discussions

• Performs research on competitor state polices and programs

• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external customers.

• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge and understanding of Historic Preservation industry, including general knowledge of:

• Federal and State Historic Tax Credit Programs

• National and New Jersey Register of Historic Places

• Secretary of the Interior’s Standards

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff

• Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constrains with little or no supervision

• Ability to analyze data, prepare data visualization materials and other relevant documentation for the sector leaders

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff

• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new software packages

  Required Qualifications

  Education and Experience Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited degree program with a concentration in Historic Preservation, History, Architecture, or closely related field.

  Physical Demands

• Minimal

  Travel

• N/A

  Certificates and Licenses Required

• Valid driver’s license

  Note

  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job . This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

  Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time . Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees .

  NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Position Requirements

• Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date . If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.

• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.

• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.

• Must review the required NJEDA Ethics Guidelines.

• Those guidelines to can be found here:

• https://www.nj.gov/ethics/docs/ethics/plainlanguage2021.pdf

• https://www.nj.gov/ethics/docs/ethics/2022_uniformcode_april.pdf

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LocationUS-NJ-Temporarily remote due to COVID-19

Job ID 2024-2048

Category/Department Historic Preservation