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🔗Landmark Design Review Supervisor
Website City and County of Denver
Note: This position will accept applications until October 18th, 2023. With the timing of this recruitment, the anticipated start date for the role will likely be December or January.
Do you get excited about preserving the historic, architectural, and cultural character of Denver? Are you seeking a position that will allow you to utilize your exceptional leadership skills to supervise, coach and inspire a well-established team of fun and dedicated planning professionals? Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service to guide customers through changes to designated properties and improving design review processes? If so, this may be the position for YOU! The City and County of Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department (CPD) is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and accomplished preservation professional with expertise in design review for our Landmark Design Review Supervisor position. Landmark Preservation is a vital and integrated component of Community Planning and Development and the Planning Services team. Denver’s landmark structures and historic districts enhance the city’s unique identity, quality of life, and economic vitality. We offer excellent work/life balance, unmatched benefits, and a pension plan for life! Apply today!
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As the Landmark Design Review Supervisor, you will oversee a team of preservation design review staff and their workload and will manage complex design review projects and process improvements. This is a newly created position to oversee a well-established team. Under the guidance of the Landmark Preservation Manager, you will inspire and coach the design review staff and will strategically develop innovations using a strong equity lens. The design review team currently includes six members: five established preservation planners and an intake and operations staff member. In this role, you will also advise on preservation enforcement for our Landmark/Zoning inspector, who is on a separate inspections team, and frequently collaborate with the Landmark Preservation Manager and the Landmark Planning and Regulatory Supervisor, as well as other development review and enforcement supervisors in CPD. In addition, you will manage several complex design review projects and will oversee the development of regulatory updates for the Landmark work program. Our goal is to continually evolve our efforts around all aspects of preservation work and strengthen our already strong position as a national leader in historic preservation. As a result, we need a forward-thinking, innovative, and well-organized leader with exceptional skills at creative problem solving and positive communications to supervise our Landmark design review team.
Schedule – Hybrid, at least three days in office per week. 9/80 flex option after completion of six-month probation.
As the Landmark Design Review Supervisor, your duties will include:
Directly supervising a team of six to eight planners, which includes: inspiring and coaching team members through challenging situations, supporting professional development and training, overseeing schedules and workloads, setting goals and evaluating performance, and recruiting and retaining staff
Sustaining and celebrating a workplace culture built on the twin pillars of meaningful work and supportive camaraderie
Frequently interacting with the Landmark Manager to set work program goals and priorities, determine resource needs to accomplish work program objectives and to inform budget decisions, and to recommend improvements in processes, procedures, and policies
Collaborating with the Landmark Manager and other supervisors to accomplish the Landmark design review work program including monitoring project intake, making assignments, balancing workloads, and coordinating with other planning and development processes
Guiding Landmark design review projects as a subject matter expert by providing leadership, creative solutions, and guidance to planners, and reviewing their work products as needed
Providing creative solutions to design problems, technical preservation recommendations, enforcement solutions, and other design review expertise
Providing guidance on preservation related matters to stakeholders such as neighborhood organizations, City Council, commissions, and regional, state, and national preservation agencies
We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates to apply even if you don’t have all the desired skills. If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, we encourage you to apply and to consider joining our team!
Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
Experience in historic preservation planning or architecture, especially with a focus on preservation design review work, including strong familiarity with design guidelines, design compatibility, architectural styles or building materials, and enforcement efforts
Demonstrated commitment to prioritizing equity principles in preservation and in the workplace
Experience in leading, coaching, motivating, and inspiring a team
Political savvy
Strong, creative problem-solving skills
Excellent strategic communication skills
Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details as well as the big picture
Reliability, dependability, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience that demonstrates a multi-disciplinary approach to preservation regulations and policy development
Public speaking and presentation skills
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NCPE Internships: Eligibility & How to Apply
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.
As an organization operating under Public Land Corps Act (PLC) authority, many NCPE positions qualify the intern for Federal Hiring Preference if (1) they complete a minimum of 640 hours at one or more qualifying conservation project(s); (2) are between the ages of 16 and 30 years (35 if a veteran); and (3) apply for a Federal position at USAJOBS with PLC noted in the announcement within two years of completing the internship. Find out more about this hiring preference during the interview or contact manager@preservenet.org for details.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) and be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Interns are not eligible 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 during the Summer and Winter application rounds 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 user name 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. PDF only, labeled Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages preferred. May be .doc, .docx or PDF. 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 this application round. 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.
Quick Tips on How to Apply
#1 If you feel you need to bolster your resume or expand your knowledge base in a certain area, consider offering research assistance to an authority at your university and/or design a 1-credit reading course with an eminent scholar or practitioner.
#2 "Experience" is more than paid work. It is any activity that gives you the knowledge and ability to do something well. So include in the Universal Application all relevant research projects, academic extracurricular activities, and volunteer interests to show your initiative, leadership, and competency.
#3 Proofread everything. The qualification most sought after for any job or internship is strong communication skills so start off on the right foot with no spelling or grammatical errors in your application.
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.