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toircpreservation commission s of south bend and st. joseph county ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Job Descriution Description: ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 The Administrative Assistant assists the Director and the Commission in a broad range of preservation activities and responsibilities under the direction of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana. More specifically, the Administrative Assistant conducts the Certificate of Appropriateness application process for Historic Districts and Landmarks; provides the public technical information, including preservation techniques, grants, programs, local procedures and related matters; assists the Director with grant programs. The Administrative Assistant also assists the Director in the preparation of Historic District, Local Landmark and National Register nominations. The Administrative Assistant attends all Commission meetings and Committee meetings at the Director's disgression. On various occasions the Administrative Assistant will represent the Commission at affairs in the community, and will attend seminars, workshops and conferences. The Administrative Assistant will also work in conjunction with the Commission and at times may also be called upon to work with other city and/ or county officials. Educational Requirements: The Administrative Assistant must possess a Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in historic preservation, architecture, architectural history, or another closely related field as defined by and subject to the ruling of the National Park Service in 36 C.F.R. Part 61. Required Skills: Knowledge of American architectural styles and history; research and writing skills; ability to communicate and work well with public; good organizational skills; clear knowledge of architectural survey techniques. In addition a competency in IBM compatible personal computing operations is highly desirable. Additional Requirements: Must have driver's license and vehicle. Working Relationships: 0 Reports to the Director and members of the Historic Preservation Commission.