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🔗Historic Preservation Specialist II
Website City of Las Cruces
City of Las Cruces, New Mexico municipal government
The Historic Preservation Specialist assists, supports, and participates in the development, management, and maintenance of a City-wide historic preservation program. Coordinates, promotes, and implements developed programs and resources and serves as the primary contact for all historic preservation activities.
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, managing personnel, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
Work is performed primarily indoors with occasional field/on location meetings or engagements as needed; travel to other community and neighborhood areas often. May spend time outside or in various weather situations.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Administers, manages, and leads the historic preservation program and provides support for the historic preservation commission; drafts HPC agendas, writes technical staff reports, and makes public presentations when needed.
• Reviews, reports, and recommends demolitions, site improvements, exterior alterations, preservation incentives, and landmark applications for properties and projects identified and addressed by the historic preservation ordinance.
• Conducts, leads, and guides various projects related to historic preservation master plan preparation and implementation; performs historical research, architectural surveys, neighborhood character assessments; demonstrates skills drafting ordinances, preparing grant applications, developing public information, and participating in preservation program development.
• Develops, administers, reviews, and amends policies and ordinances for the protection of heritage resources by preparing the historic preservation ordinance in collaboration with government departments and agencies; coordinates public review, drafts presentations, and presents to elected officials; manages contracts and communicates information to stakeholders.
• Processes and reviews construction projects and building permits for compliance with the historic preservation ordinance; conducts site visits, inspections, report preparation, and design review.
• Provides heritage preservation information and technical assistance to city staff, elected officials, property owners, contractors, and the general public; responds to requests for information, provides training, presents education, assembles relevant resources, and maintains presence on City website.
• Promotes and markets the historic preservation program by making presentations to local businesses, service groups, public groups, and at conferences and seminars; prepares press releases, drafts articles, and appears on radio and television when required.
• Ensures the compliance with any historic preservation certification, regulation, or ordinance; remains compliant with accepted grant requirements, state, and Federal historic preservation programs.
• Assists and supports the preparation, management, and reporting related to awarded historic preservation grants and other program financial matters.
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.