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🔗Cultural & Historical Specialist
Website Orsted
World's Leader in Renewable Energy
Imagine a future where you support our portfolio of renewable energy projects while building regulatory expertise in historic and cultural resource protection
Join us in this role where you’ll work with our permitting, government affairs, legal, and commercial teams. Alongside external consultants, subject matter experts (SMEs), and regulatory agencies you will identify and assess project impacts. You’ll also develop strategies for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating adverse effects on historic properties under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and in coordination with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
Welcome to Permitting, Environmental, and Marine Affairs
You’ll be part of Strategic Permitting where you, together with your colleagues, will be part of a small team of bright, curious, commercially minded professionals who collaborate with colleagues on renewable energy projects across the US. You will support the execution of technical studies and manage the implementation of Section 106 mitigation measures. Additionally, you will focus on cross-portfolio risk reduction, compliance support, and grow relationships with key historic resource stakeholders and build upon lessons learned from project experience. As a team, we engage in a collaborative approach to ensure the timely and commercially efficient development of renewable energy projects that are well-suited for project execution and operations phases.
You’ll play an important role in:
working with the project permitting teams, internal SMEs, and consultants to manage and track the implementation of mitigation measures for onshore and offshore historic resources
developing materials such as meeting minutes, summary reports, PowerPoint slides, and schedules
engaging in regulatory activities, such as meetings and correspondence with state and federal agencies and consulting parties to document compliance with regulatory agreements
building and maintaining relationships and identifying opportunities to improve consultation with Tribal Nations, State Historic Preservation Officers, and other consulting parties
fostering alignment and lead approaches across projects that expedite review timeframes and improve the effectiveness of Section 106.
To succeed in the role, you:
hold a degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, Anthropology, Law, Environmental Science/Studies or another relevant field
meet or are working towards meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR 61) for one of the following: Architectural History or History
have excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills through previous professional experience as a project or task manager
possess demonstrated knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Register of Historic Places, and the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
have the ability to speak and write English fluently with strong computer and word processing skills using MS Office products
thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.
Join a global leader in renewable energy
Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you’ll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You’ll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.
As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accomodation@orsted.com.
Please note that you’re expected to do some traveling in relation to your work, as you’ll meet with internal project teams, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders across our U.S. portfolio.
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country.
About Ørsted
We develop, construct, and operate offshore and onshore wind farms, solar energy farms, storage facilities, and bioenergy plants in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.
We’ve been ranked one of the world’s most sustainable energy companies for the past six years.
We’re headquartered in Denmark.
We have over 8.600 employees, working in 15 countries and growing.
An equal opportunity employer
Ørsted wants all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, regardless of age, nationality, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or beliefs. We’re committed to secure an inclusive work environment characterized by a respect for all people so everyone feels free to openly share their input and ideas. We also welcome applications from veteran candidates who have engaged in military service of a similar level of experience and responsibility.
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!
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.
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