The Agency
The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is the largest municipal preservation agency in the nation. It is responsible for protecting New York City's architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites by granting them landmark or historic district status and regulating them after designation. The agency is comprised of a panel of 11 commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor and supported by a staff of approximately 80 preservationists, researchers, architects, historians, attorneys, archaeologists, and administrative employees. There are more than 37,500 designated buildings and sites in New York City, most of which are located in 152 historic districts across in all five boroughs.

Working at the Landmarks Preservation Commission provides a great opportunity to cultivate intellectual inspiration and professional development.

The Team
The Preservation Department is responsible for reviewing permit applications from property owners, issuing permits for certain kinds of work at designated buildings and sites, and guiding applicants in preparing presentations for review by the full Commission. Landmarks Preservationists in the Preservation Department work in small teams with other preservationists, supervised by a Deputy Director, who meet regularly to discuss and review these applications.

Your Impact
Landmarks Preservationists have the unique opportunity to work closely with owners and their consultants, including architects, engineers, and preservation specialists, in reviewing applications to restore, adapt or appropriately alter landmark buildings of all types throughout New York City. In doing so, Landmarks Preservationists share knowledge and provide guidance to applicants in meetings, site visits and outreach events, and these efforts build positive relationships in these communities and yield tangible results in protecting and preserving landmark buildings and historic districts.

Your Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Preservation review applications, including architectural plans, to restore, rehabilitate, or alter individual landmarks and properties in historic districts;
- Consult with owners and architects, conduct meetings and site visits, make presentations to Commission at public hearings and public meetings;
- Prepare and issue permits for changes that the Commission has found to be appropriate;
- Provide technical assistance to owners;
- Other duties and special projects in various departments as assigned.

The position requires excellent technology, communication, and customer service skills.

Education and Experience Requirements: By the last day of the Application Period you must have:

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history; and one year of full-time satisfactory experience working in the fields of preservation, restoration or conservation of historic structures; or conducting research in architectural or art history, or
working as an architect or architectural assistant; or teaching college level courses in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history; and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Graduate study in any of the majors listed in "1" above can be substituted for up to one year of required experience on the basis that 30 graduate credits is equivalent to 1 year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in any of the fields listed in "1" above, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.

- Professional experience reviewing architectural drawings, building material samples and specifications involving historic preservation work strongly preferred - Professional experience using databases, Microsoft Office programs, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as virtual meeting and communication programs strongly preferred - Experience with software used in the design and construction industry is desirable - An understanding of historic preservation policies and practices, especially in New York City - Strong customer service approach - Excellent communications and organization skills.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.