The Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to serve as the State Historic Preservation Office’s (SHPO) Historic Tax Incentive Coordinator. As a member of SHPO, this position serves as the State of Nebraska’s recognized expert and administrator of the Federal Historic Tax Credit, Nebraska Historic Tax Credit, and Valuation Incentive Program, and assist with other building reviews. The position will be accountable for reviewing applications, providing technical assistance on historic preservation to applicants, and communicating with National Park Services staff to maintain consistency between the state and federal historic tax credit programs. The Tax Incentive Coordinate is responsible for one of the most utilized programs with the SHPO. With that responsibility comes the opportunity to travel throughout the state to visit project sites, work with a wide range of applicants including seasoned developers, local governments, and small-town business owners, and have an impact on the development of educational materials that help improve and empower Nebraska’s historic preservation goals.
Look at what we have to offer!
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- A safe and secure environment
Job Duties
- Work with applicants and their architects/consultants to complete the application process for tax incentive programs, verifying that properties are certified historic structures, and answer any questions applicants or potential applicants may have about the programs.
- Review and process applications for commercial, residential, and other projects seeking to qualify for federal and/or state historic rehabilitation tax credits.
- Review plans, construction drawings, and other materials related to historic building rehabilitation to ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
- Provide technical assistance and periodic training for constituents, developers, local governments, and the public related to building rehabilitation. Assists in the development of educational and promotional materials and activities.
- Manage tax credit files and other information related to the review and approval of historic preservation tax credit applications.
- Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to helping other departments, contributing to the Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, assisting with sub-grant programs, participating in interdepartmental committees and working groups, or participating in community outreach events.
