Historic District Commission Is Looking for a New Coordinator

​VILLAGE OF CALUMET
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION
 
Title - HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION COORDINATOR
 
Reports to: Historic District Commission
 
General Administrative Responsibilities:

• Schedule meetings to conform with timing requirements outlined in the ordinance
• Prepare public notice for all meetings and public hearings; prepare meeting agenda
• Record and maintain minutes
• Keep other records available for public review (e.g. a list of rules of procedure, design guidelines, as well as records of decision of the Commission
• Collect and maintain correspondence, applications and project information.
• Provide information to the public regarding the Commission and its work; answer public inquiries regarding historic preservation regulations

 
Design Review Administrative Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with building and zoning permitting officials, and others, to find out about work proposed and underway within a district
• Provide applications for review of work and information regarding review process
• Compile and maintain case files on each permit applicant, follow cases through the review process
• Attend Commission meetings, prepare their agendas, staff reports, meeting notices, press releases, minutes, photographs and background information on applications
• Send application materials to Commission members before meetings and present case information at Commission meetings
• Schedule public hearings and special meetings to accommodate design review cases: provide list of each permit application with agenda
• Give notice of Commission meetings to design review applicants; provide applicants with a written notice of the Commission's decisions
• Maintain a record of decisions made by the Commission, including reasons for each decision

 
 
Technical Assistance:

• Assist applicant in compiling applications. Provide guidance to applicant and to the Commission informally and at Commission meetings

 
Qualifications

• Clearly demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat; Google Drive; and GIS.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently, multi-task, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external contacts.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication.

VILLAGE OF CALUMET
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
PART TIME POSITION DESCRIPTION
 
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION COORDINATOR
 
Responsible for performing administrative and clerical functions for the Historic District Commission. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Some knowledge of land use, zoning, and construction practices helpful.
 
A complete copy of the job description for this position may be obtained from the Calumet Village offices or call 906-337-1713 for additional information.
 
Resumes must be submitted to the VILLAGE OF CALUMET HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION,
340 6th Street, Calumet, MI 49913 by 4:00 PM, June 6, 2020.
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