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🔗Historic Preservation Specialist
Website Anderson Hallas Architects
Anderson Hallas is an architectural firm committed to community-based public sector work. Our contemporary design services complement our national reputation in historic preservation.
Anderson Hallas Architects is seeking a Preservation Specialist with a passion for historic preservation who has an interest in working on iconic historic buildings with assessments, condition analysis, report writing and the creation of construction documents for rehabilitations. Successful candidate shall have a degree in preservation and/or architecture with a minimum of 2-5 years of preservation experience including writing assessments. Architectural license is not required.
Job responsibilities include:
- Assess and analyze existing conditions at historic structures
- Perform research with various source materials.
- Work with project team to write historic structure reports.
- Prepare graphics and formatting for historic structure reports in Adobe InDesign.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Architects to complete drafting tasks for rehabilitation projects ranging from schematic design to construction documents.
Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Familiar with the National Register and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
- Eager to learn and work with project teams to produce high quality deliverables for clients around the country.
- Ability to learn, apply and retain construction and preservation knowledge for future projects.
- Interest in learning about the design and construction process through participation in a range of project work and building types.
- Proficient writer – able to provide preservation writing samples.
- Research experience with archival and primary source material.
- Adobe Suite proficient – especially InDesign and Photoshop.
- Revit – basic drafting skills are a plus.
A successful candidate will be comfortable with travel to sites across the west for assessment and project related work, performing field investigations in both indoor and outdoor environments and working at heights from aerial lifts, ladders and scaffolding.
Initially, this role requires full-time in-office presence for a year to best support mentorship and professional growth. After this period, there may be an opportunity to transition to 1 day of remote work per week, upon mutual agreement.
Anderson Hallas Architects offers a small business atmosphere with competitive compensation and benefits, including continuing education, wellness programs, medical, dental, vision coverage, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401K matching. Merit-based bonuses may be available for candidates demonstrating a positive attitude and success toward the firm’s goals.
* Note: Salary range is commensurate with demonstrated experience, effectiveness, and expertise with skills. The salary range for this position is budgeted at $55,000-$70,000 based on demonstrated similar experience.
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!
Once the deadline for submission has passed, NPS supervisors will review the applications and may contact candidates for a phone interview. Candidates who are not selected will be notified. Please allow about 4 weeks after the deadline before inquiring about the status of your application.
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