Assistant Historic Preservation Manager

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 27, 2025
  • Salary: $85,367.76 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:85367
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Administration and Management
  • Historic Preservation
  • Museum and Arts
  • Job Description

    Job Location: Jefferson City, Missouri 65109

    Why you’ll love this position: The assistant historic preservation manager is responsible for coordination of archaeological investigations and oversees the production of all cultural resource technical reports. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

    Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

    • Tracks departmental project timelines and monitors the status of cultural resource investigations to make certain that no project is delayed due to state and federal historic preservation laws; ensures that post field work, such as laboratory analysis and report writing, occurs in a timely manner.
    • Communicates within the department and with external groups about department cultural resource activities and responsibilities.
    • Determines if department historic preservation staff has the correct training, equipment and resources necessary to complete their work in a safe and timely manner.
    • Ensures project compliance with Section 106 in coordination with the department's Local Public Agency program and current staff.
    • Performs supervisory responsibilities.


    Minimum Qualifications

    • Master's degree in anthropology, historical architecture, or related field.
    • Five years of experience in historic preservation studies, including at least two years in a supervisory or project director role.


    Special Working Conditions:

    • Job requires periodic, statewide, and out-of-state overnight travel.


    Preferred Qualifications: MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

    MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

    At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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