Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleHistoric Preservation Program Analyst - Division of Historic Preservation

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Saratoga

Street Address 1 Delaware Avenue

City Cohoes

StateNY

Zip Code12047

Job Specifics

Duties Description The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s Division for Historic Preservation (also known as the State Historic Preservation Office or SHPO) helps communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic and cultural resources. The Division for Historic Preservation (DHP) administers programs authorized by both the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980. These programs, including the Statewide Historic Resources Survey, the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places, the historic rehabilitation tax credits, the Certified Local Government program, the state historic preservation grants program, state and federal environmental review, and a wide range of technical assistance are provided through a network of teams assigned to territories across the state.

The Historic Preservation Program Analyst implements the work of the Survey and National Register Unit within an assigned geographic territory. This person directs and monitors historic resource surveys; prepares evaluations of eligibility for historic properties and districts; reviews and comments on state and federal undertakings through compliance reviews; reviews Part 1 applications for the State Homeownership tax credit program; and documents historic properties and districts for nomination to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Specific Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluate state and federal consultation submissions to identify eligible historic properties and assess potential impacts.
• Review state and federal compliance submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare National Register (NR) eligibility findings in a concise format, citing appropriate criteria.
• Complete compliance reviews within required time frames while allowing time for internal reviews.
• Prepare nominations for the State and National Register of Historic Places.
• Guide property owners and consultants in developing nominations.
• Edit drafts to ensure compliance with National Park Service standards.
• Conduct additional research as needed.
• Participate in public informational meetings.
• Present nominations to the New York State Board for Historic Preservation.
• Conduct site visits and meet with project sponsors for survey and National Register projects.
• Assist local sponsors in designing historic resources surveys.
• Travel periodically to assigned territories as required.
• Evaluate completed surveys and update the online inventory with new Unique Site Number (USN) or revisions.
• Discuss methodology and boundaries with consultants.
• Review and analyze final reports, prepare determinations of National Register (NR) eligibility, and issue comment letters to sponsors.
• Review incoming data from the Trekker Mobile App for content and quality control.
• Enter building inventory information into Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain and update the database of historic properties in CRIS.
• Assist with the cleanup of existing USNs to ensure data correctness.
• Reconcile legacy data during the review of survey reports and project submissions.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Qualifications:

The qualifications for appointment through the HELPS program are:

Either 1. a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, art history, architectural history, cultural anthropology, historic preservation,
historic preservation planning, public history, urban history or US history, and TWO years of experience* in a technical or
professional capacity working with historic preservation projects;

Or 2. a master’s degree or higher in any of the above disciplines and ONE year of qualifying experience as noted above.

Non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: anthropology, medieval history or military history.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

55-b/c Qualifications:
This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

*NY HELPS PROGRAM:
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.

PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the following minimum qualifications:

Either 1. a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, art history, architectural history, cultural anthropology, historic preservation,
historic preservation planning, public history, urban history or US history, and TWO years of experience in a technical or
professional capacity working with historic preservation projects;

Or 2. a master’s degree or higher in any of the above disciplines and ONE year of qualifying experience as noted above.

Non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: anthropology, medieval history or military history.

ELIGIBLE LIST QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.

REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Historic Preservation Program Analyst to be eligible for reassignment.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in public education or interpretation.
• Experience with event planning and program coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms, and email-delivery software.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Katherine Bush

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications.

Please submit your application materials to Katherine Bush, employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include the Vacancy ID in the subject line of your e-mail for consideration.

If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

POSTING DATE: 2/9/2026 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 2/23/2026

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency