Technical and administrative work for the Agency of Transportation involving the identification and documentation of historic sites that may be affected by proposed construction or maintenance projects. An incumbent serves as Agency liaison to the Division For Historic Preservation, develops alternative plans that preserve historical resources, and develops legislative initiatives related to historical resources. Duties include the oversight of contracted work.
Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative supervisor.
Evaluates project documents, blueprints, and specifications. Assesses project effects on historic and architectural resources in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Vermont State Historic Preservation Act, Act 250, and other historic preservation and environmental legislation. Develops design alternatives to mitigate potential loss of historical resources. Serves as liaison with the Division for Historic Preservation and coordinates State Historic Preservation Office review of project sites. Negotiaties agreements between the Agency of Transportation and Division for Historic Preservation and drafts memoranda of understanding.