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🔗State Historic Preservation Office Administrator / Deputy SHPO
Website Idaho State Historical Society
Be part of an organization that makes history every day! Join a highly motivated team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to inspiring, enriching and engaging all Idahoans by leading the state in preserving, sharing and using history and cultural resources relevant to today to inform and influence the future. The Idaho State Historical Society is a trusted guide through the state’s history and how it has shaped every aspect of our lives, our land, our communities, our government and our people. Created in 1881 and established as a state agency in 1907, the Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) is an extraordinary system of cultural and historic resources comprised of the Idaho State Museum, Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historic Preservation Office, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Historic Sites Program
Duties & Essential Job Functions:
Administration
Provides counsel to the ISHS State Historic Preservation Officer/Executive Director and to the other members of the Leadership Team on historic preservation and department-wide matters, including priorities, policy, legislation, organization, personnel, planning and budget.
Manages Division’s budget to ensure funds are managed in a fiscally responsible way to maximize the programs’ effectiveness and accountability.
Develops and monitors strategic and annual work plans for the Division to ensure appropriate completion of projects and goals.
Manages staff effectively and in accordance with the appropriate policies, including recruiting and hiring, mentoring, and training, performance evaluations, and terminations.
Provides ISHS Trustees requests for action on historic preservation matters.
Represents the State Historic Preservation Office on matters affecting historic and archaeological resources.
Collaborates with the State Historic Preservation Officer/ISHS Executive Director to communicate/liaison with the Governor’s Office and at various meetings or other communication with legislators, agency heads, elected officials, congressional members, organizations, and individuals.
Participates in ISHS inter-and intra-agency task forces or working groups.
Participates in ISHS legislative issues, including preparation and presentation of testimony, directs responses to legislators, preparation and revision of budget and concept documents, and coordination of ISHS efforts related to historic preservation programs.
Provides information, advice, and assistance to the ISHS ED and Leadership Team in matters related to cultural resources within ISHS properties, with an emphasis on achieving balanced solutions that serve the needs of the department and its resources.
State Historic Preservation Office Duties
Oversees the management of statewide federal and state mandated historic preservation programs under the Historic Preservation Act, ID 67-41 and 46, and the Archaeological Survey of Idaho.
Advances positive, collaborative relations with tribal, federal, state, county, and local governments and related stakeholders.
Ensures compliance with all statutory program requirements.
Creates long and short-term plans.
Determines program priorities and policy in consultation with the ISHS ED/SHPO.
Plans, monitors, implements, and adjusts annual budget.
Assigns staff work priorities and allocates resources for project implementation.
Investigates and resolves problems or disputes in all program areas, involving parties outside the agency when necessary.
Participates in the preparation of legislative proposals and testimony.
Approves applications for federal tax incentives for historic properties.
Acts as the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. Negotiates, reviews, and prepares agreements relating to federal and state cultural resource laws.
Nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places; oversee the State Historic Sites Review Board.
Awards federal pass-through grants.
Participates in federal regulatory and policy task forces at state and national level.
Certifies local governments for participation in the Certified Local Government program.
Reviews and comments on federal cultural resource regulation and federal appropriations and policy issues.
Works with local government officials, congressional members and their staffs, state and federal agency heads and staff, and tribal governments on cultural resources issues and policy.
Gives speeches or otherwise addresses community groups, professional organizations, special interest groups, or members of the public on agency programs and policies relating to cultural resources.
Program Management
Coordinates the delivery of outreach, education, and public information programs to make the work of the office more relevant to constituent needs and demands. Serves as a point of contact for media inquiries.
Directs the development and delivery of accurate cultural resource information using databases, filing systems, and other technologies, as appropriate.
Supervision
Supervises SHPO personnel, hires and trains new employees, resolves employee disputes, responds to grievances, and initiates disciplinary action when necessary. Oversee contract work; monitors work to ensure accuracy and conformance to department and national standards.
Promoting Responsible Government and Special Functions
Serves on the Agency Leadership Team and participates in organizational development, including timely strategic planning, conflict resolution, accountability practices, and decision-marking in accordance with industry bet practices, enhancing board and staff development, creating a highly productive and positive work environment, and monitoring agency performance Provides strategic direction to the Agency through participation on select agency and partner organization committees as outlined in the strategic plan.
Administers and may serve on select regranting committees and make critical funding decisions for partners and other entities across the state.
Other Functions
Provides support to agency public programs and outreach efforts
Some weekend and/or evening hours will be scheduled
Some in- and out-of-state travel required
Performs other duties as assigned
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.