The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) is a Division in the Planning Department for the City of Austin. HPO encourages the preservation of Austin’s historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts; promotes awareness of our cultural and architectural heritage; and helps shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable city in collaboration with other City departments and community partners.

The Historic Preservation Office coordinates designation of historic landmarks and districts in Austin. The office coordinates review of applications for historic zoning with the Historic Landmark Commission, and Austin City Council makes final decisions on these designations. The HPO team reviews proposed work to locally designated historic properties, work within National Register historic districts, and demolition and relocation permits for historic-age properties.

Come help preserve Austin’s historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts by promoting awareness of our cultural and architectural heritage.  Help us preserve the past to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable city for the future.

The City of Austin Planning Department has two (2) career opportunities in the historic preservation team for those seeking to make a difference in preserving our past. We seek motivated individuals to lead various historic preservation projects as part of a talented team of historic planners. The positions offer the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a multitude of historic projects at various scales. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and a passion for preserving our history, identity, and heritage.  Experience and/or background in a historic preservation-related field such as architecture, history, archeology, anthropology, research, city planning, or land use is preferred. Apply here: https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/117174.

The City of Austin offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a fantastic work-life balance with flexible work schedules and telework privileges. Are you a dedicated team player, a great communicator, and someone who loves to make a difference in our community by preserving our past? If so, check out the job posting below and share it with your networks. For benefit information: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits.