Historic Preservation Officer

Storey County

• $92K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in history, anthropology, museum studies, historic preservation, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in museum operations, collections management, or historic preservation.
  • Master's degree in architectural history or historic architecture preferred, with relevant standards met.
  • Experience in program leadership, project coordination, or staff supervision preferred.
  • Valid Nevada Class C Driver License needed.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background investigation required.
  • Military experience related to the position may be preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build and oversee county programs for historic preservation and museum operations.
  • Manage artifacts and collections to ensure proper preservation and access.
  • Coordinate with non-profit organizations managing historic properties.
  • Serve in administrative roles with the Comstock Historic District Commission.
  • Develop and implement programs related to historic and cultural resources.
  • Lead or supervise staff involved in preservation and museum operations.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid Nevada PERS retirement.
  • 100% paid employee and family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • HSA employer contribution plan available.
  • PPO buy-up plan option offered.
  • Nevada Deferred Compensation 457(b) retirement option available.
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation per year.
  • 120 hours of paid sick leave annually.
  • Paid holidays throughout the year.
Full Job Description
Salary : $92,759.65 Annually
Location : Storey County Business & Community Services, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Business Development
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Summary

Under general direction, the incumbent builds and administers county programs for historic preservation, museum operations, artifact and collection management, and coordination with non-profit organizations managing historic county properties, and may serve in and coordinate key administration roles with the Comstock Historic District Commission.
Distinguishing Characteristics

This position works with a high level of independence and autonomy developing and implementing historic and cultural resources programs, coordinating historic property programs with non-profit and other independent entities, and serving necessary functions between the county and independent agencies such as the Comstock Historic District Commission. The position may lead or supervise other employees.
Licensing, Education, & Other Requirements
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
o Bachelor's in history, anthropology, museum studies, historic preservation, or closely related field; and

o 5 years of progressively responsible experience in museum operations, collections management, historic preservation, or related field; or

o Equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Master's in architectural history or Historic Architecture meeting U.S. Secretary of Interior and/or State Historic Preservation Office standards may be preferred.
• Experience providing program leadership, project coordination, lead direction, or supervision of staff is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada Class C Driver License.
• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Military experience applicable to the duties of this position may be preferred.
Additional Information
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including 100% employer-paid Nevada PERS retirement; 100% paid employee medical, dental and vision; 100% paid family medical, dental, and vision; HSA employer contribution plan, and PPO buy-up plan option; Nevada Deferred Compensation 457(b) retirement option; 3 weeks paid vacation (per accrual); 120 hours paid sick leave per year; paid holidays.

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