The role involves the overall direction, policy, and operation of a comprehensive historic preservation program for the State of Vermont. The incumbent is appointed by the Governor to serve as the State Historic Preservation Officer, representing the state's historic preservation interests to the federal government and national organizations. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Agency Secretary but with significant need and opportunity for individual judgment and decision making.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical, and clerical assistants.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive range of programs to identify, protect, interpret and promote Vermont's historic, architectural, archeological resources. Directs the overall development, management, and operation of the state-owned historic sites system. Develops and directs programs impacting historic and archeological resources owned by individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, federal and state agencies and local governments. Develops, supports, administers, and monitors the Division budget. Plans, promotes, supervises and monitors special programs for historic preservation projects.