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🔗Historic Preservation- Tax Credit Reviewer
Website Iowa Economic Development Authority
The office identifies, preserves, and protects Iowa’s historic and prehistoric resources. It also administers state and federal historic preservation programs, and maintains a survey and inventory collection of historic properties in Iowa.
The Iowa State Historic Preservation Office, located in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Historic Tax Credit Reviewer.
The Historic Tax Credit Reviewer provides historic preservation expertise while assisting in coordinating the State Historic Tax Credit Program in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and other SHPO staff. This position acts as a first point of contact for the State and Federal Historic Tax Credit Programs in alignment with the Secretary of Interior Standards and National Park Service program requirements.
Duties:
Acts as a Historic Preservation Specialist representing the SHPO and IEDA and the federally funded programs that require such review and compliance.
- Makes tax credit -application decisions for historic rehabilitation projects based upon conformance with The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and the regulations and other guidance for the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program.
- Completes time sensitive professional design reviews of proposed and completed tax incentive projects. Researches and analyzes the significance of complex and diverse cultural resources, including buildings of many architectural styles and periods, and determines their historic significance and character-defining features, if they contribute to the significance of historic districts, and whether they meet the criteria for inclusion in the National Register. Processes all related paperwork as required.
- Conducts independent research into specific problems, techniques or concepts related to historic rehabilitation, code requirements and materials conservation, and applies expertise to address technical assistance needs and to solve critical problems from the stakeholders and technical preservation experts to solve issues and address needs.
- Communicates verbally and in writing with program applicants and stakeholders providing technical assistance related to the tax incentives program, historic rehabilitation guidance, and technical preservation topics.
- Serves as liaison with National Park Service to coordinate on program reviews and ensure consistent interpretation of program policy and standards. Makes presentations on the tax incentives programs, historic rehabilitation issues, and technical preservation topics.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have experience working with reconnaissance and intensive architectural history surveys, historic resource identification and evaluation, Section 106 and National Historic Preservation Act policy review, and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties;
· Embodies our Core Values:
Accountability in Action – We take pride in our work and results.
Innovate Together – We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven – We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.
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As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:
Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability
IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave
To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees visit the benefits web page at das.iowa.gov.
The Historic Tax Credit Reviewer position is a non-merit, non-contract covered position that is classified by the State of Iowa as a Historic Program Specialist. This position is exempt (salaried) per FLSA regulations.
To Apply: Submit an application and resume at jobs.iowa.gov by the position closing date.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
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
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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.
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!
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