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 🔗Historic Preservation Specialist 2

  • Full Time
  • Paterson, NJ
  • $73,000 - $79,000/- USD / Year
  • Department: Division of Historic Preservation
  • Job Summary: Assist the Director of the Division of Historic Preservation, lead the Paterson Historic Preservation Commission and the day-to-day administration and office management of both the Division and Commission’s responsibilities .
  • Job Qualifications:

    Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation, History, Anthropology, Architecture, Architectural History, Landscape Architecture, Anthropology or Archaeology, or in a related field with significant course work in one of the above-named fields (college transcripts and diplomas must be submitted) including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional planning subjects such as land use planning, urban planning, planning project design, or planning law and administration may be substituted for the indicated education requirement.

    Experience: 3-5 years of experience working in historic preservation planning, historic preservation architectural projects, CRM, public history in public or private sectors, with demonstrated experience in preparation of technical reports, historic research, architectural history, office administration and/or other professional experience related to the historic preservation, archaeology, history or architecture fields. NOTE: A Master’s degree in one of the listed disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of the required work experience.

    License: A valid NJ driver’s license is required.

    Residency: Must be a NJ resident upon acceptance of position.

  • How to Apply:

    Please email your complete resume and cover letter as PDF attachments with a short writing sample of 15 pages or less attachment to: garchimede@patersonnj.gov – Director Gianfranco Archimede, MS, RPA, 125 Ellison Street 4th Fl, Paterson, NJ 07505. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

    Please use this posting as a guide and reference the topics as they apply to you in your submission. Please do not respond if you do not meet all of the various requirements of this position, especially of note are: education, NJ residency upon offer of employment, essential skills and level of experience.

    Time is of the essence, this posting will close in three weeks.

  • Job benefits: an excellent, full-service, tiered Health Care / Dental package through BCBS, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Pension Benefits, Life Insurance, Collective Bargaining (Union membership is required for this position), NJ Civil Service
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: moving file boxes, climbing scaffolding, walking through construction sites.
  • Application Email: hpcinfo@patersonnj.gov

City of Paterson, NJ

The City of Paterson, NJ is a dynamic urban environment with an exceptional history and architectural legacy. Founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1792, it is also home to NJ's only urban national park. As New Jersey's third largest city, Paterson is extremely diverse and fast-paced. Paterson's Division of Historic Preservation is a unique municipal agency within the state of NJ with a 30+ year legacy. The division handles historic preservation review both administratively and through the Paterson Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) among other duties related to the City's four historic districts and individual landmarks. Working in the HP Division offers immersion into every aspect of historic preservation practice, administration of municipal government regulatory framework, office management and working directly with a variety of community stakeholders, professionals and applicants. The projects are rich, challenging and rewarding.

Duties: This is a growth-oriented junior leadership position focused on taking responsibility for processing HPC design and planning review applications, preparation of staff reports, conduct site visits, meet with applicants, lead public meetings, and execute special research assignments and grant projects to advance the mission of the HPC. Administrative duties include correspondence, record keeping, filing, billing, reviewing applications, preparing mailings, coordination of activities, meetings, and all aspects of office management. Requires full time, in person/35 hrs. week plus occasional after-hours meetings paid as flex time. There is no work from home option. Occasional use of personal vehicle for site visits may also be required.

Essential Skills: Strong computer literacy, focused on the Microsoft Word Suite, Adobe software, and Windows OS; Strong office management, time and organizational skills; data and file management; high level verbal and written communication; ability to work independently on several projects at once; successfully work under deadlines; knowledge of historic research techniques.

Desirable Skills: ability to evaluate applications based on guidelines and standards; ability to read architectural plans and maps; knowledge of digital photography, scanning and printing; ability to prepare for and preside over public meetings; prepare and deliver public presentations.

Salary: $73,000 – $79,000 commensurate with related 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.

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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.

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