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 38,500 designated buildings and sites in New York City, most of which are located in 159 historic districts across all five boroughs. Working at the Landmarks Preservation Commission provides a great opportunity to cultivate intellectual inspiration and professional development.
The Team
The Director of Environmental Review will manage the agency’s responsibilities under the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Section 106.
Your Impact
Reporting to the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Planning, the Director of Environmental Review will evaluate proposed projects for potential impacts on historic resources and prepare coordinated, timely agency responses that incorporate input from relevant departments. The position also directs the Agency’s Environmental and Demolitions Review Programs under existing Programmatic Agreements, and Memoranda of Agreement to assess their potential effects on State and National Register–eligible and LPC-eligible historic resources.
The Director of Environmental Review will:
Acts as the primary liaison for the Agency’s environmental review program under CEQR, SEQR, NEPA, and Section 106, coordinating with other agencies and representing the Agency at related meetings.
Manage the Agency’s Environmental Review program under CEQR, SEQR, NEPA, and Section 106 by reviewing project materials, identifying potential impacts on historic resources, assisting in ensuring compliance with mitigation measures when appropriate, and helping to prepare coordinated agency responses under the direction of senior staff.
Utilizing a strong understanding of best practices in historic preservation design review guidance, provide feedback on projects requiring design review, coordinating with LPC’s preservation department, and ensuring consistency with federal and city preservation standards and regulatory requirements.
Manage the Agency’s review of applications subject to the programmatic agreement for the city’s Demolition Program, including oversight of HABS/HAER equivalent documentation when required.
Manage reviews of projects subject to regulatory agreements and prepare supporting documentation under the guidance of senior staff.
Use LPC’s internal GIS-based database, the Environmental Review Geographic Information System (ERGIS), to log, track, and process environmental review requests, and coordinate with archaeology and research department staff to ensure accurate and complete information is incorporated into reviews.
Maintain accurate, complete environmental review project files and prepare clearly written comments and recommendations;
Document significant discussions and decisions accurately.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture, or civil engineering and five years of full-time paid experience in architecture, restoration or preservation of historic structures; research in architectural history or in teaching architecture, preservation or architectural history, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major as described above and six years of experience as described above, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 & 2 above.
Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate would have:
Experience with CEQR, SEQR, NEPA, as they relate to cultural resources, and Section 106, including knowledge of how these environmental laws are administered at the local level, and experience coordinating with multiple agencies.
Strong understanding of New York City’s architectural styles, historic contexts, and patterns of development.
Experience working in New York City or New York State government is ideal.
Proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint), with the ability to manage, analyze, and visualize data effectively.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with experience handling complex datasets, producing clear reports/maps, and managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
How to Apply
Please submit resume and cover letter to: JobsNYC at https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/
Please Note
- The Landmarks Preservation Commission will only respond to qualified candidates. While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- If you were educated in a foreign school, you must be able to submit an evaluation of your foreign education from an approved organization.
- Final appointment is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget.
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. LPC employees can expect to work as part of a highly engaged, passionate, and inclusive workforce where everyone’s contributions are valued, respected, and make an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!
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The ideal candidate would have: Experience with CEQR, SEQR, NEPA, and Section 106, including knowledge of how these environmental laws are administered at the local level, and experience coordinating with multiple agencies. Strong understanding of New York City’s architectural styles, historic contexts, and patterns of development. Strong analytical, writing and organizational skills
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
