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🔗Historic Preservation Planner
Website City of Erie
JOB SUMMARY: The Historic Preservation Planner is responsible for promoting and expanding the City’s historic preservation program. The position will be responsible for a variety of planning-related functions, including but not limited to the collection, analysis, and reporting of data and trends related to various urban issues affecting the City; outreach and education for residents, community organizers, and decision makers on issues related to planning and development in the City.
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Respond to requests for service and research; collaborate with employees and the public; present information to commissions, boards and the public.
2. Work directly with the State Preservation Office (SHPO) and local and regional preservation entities.
3. Act as staff liaison to the City’s Historic Review Commission (HRC) by performing all related tasks associated with the work of the HRC and the City of Erie. Act as community liaison for preservation efforts, education and training to residents, neighborhood groups and outside agencies.
4.Issue certificates for projects by meeting with applicants and reviewing applications, preparing reports, making site visits, drafting orders, preparing agenda items, presenting information to commission members, acting as liaison to applicants, and maintaining records of information.
5. Work with zoning officers, planning department staff, planning commission, City clerk and City Council on the proper steps and approval sequencing of local historic designation nominations and related historic preservation processes.
6. Follow projects to completion by interacting with code enforcement staff and reviewing code enforcement activities, communicating with related Departments, working with legal staff, and interacting with property owners.
7. Prepare reports for active CLG grants; manage the City’s certified local Government status and maintain requirements of the CLG certification. Prepare reports for active Keystone grants through the PASHPO office.
8. Prepare grants and other funding requests to further the mission of the City’s preservation program.
9. Participate in planning projects and activities: research projects; prepare related reports and documentation; attend a variety of meetings, workshops, and public forums.
10. Assist in coordinating City efforts to achieve its goals and implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Erie Refocused and other City adopted plans.
11. Work with other City departments to align resources to meet community needs as well as help identify areas where additional research, policy development, or planning is needed.
12. Assist director with the preparation and administration of local, state and federal grants related to planning goals and projects.
13. Assist staff in Neighborhood Resources with neighborhood-centered initiatives, community engagement efforts, and community outreach, specifically the Love Your Block program.
14. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in City Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Urban Design, Historic Preservation, Architectural History, Sustainability/Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Economics, Public Administration, or closely related field, with one year of related experience required.
A Master’s Degree in City or Urban Planning, Architecture, Historic Preservation, Public Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
Professional experience in Historic Preservation is highly desirable.
Preferred Requirements: Experience with local, state, and national historic preservation programs, standards, and regulations. Understanding of Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code as related to land use and development issues. Experience using Geographic Information System. Ability to write effectively and speak clearly and respectfully to a broad spectrum of community interests and to represent the City at public meetings.
Benefits
All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.
Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.
The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.
The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.
Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.
How to Apply
You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.
Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.
Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.
Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.