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🔗Assistant Historic Preservation Officer
The City of Coral Gables
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Assists in the preparation of the department’s annual budget and in the supervision of staff. Assists in the development of programs, prioritizing assignments and ensuring completion of departmental goals.
Assists in identifying current and developing issues impacting the preservation of historic resources and recommends to the Historic Preservation Officer measures to enforce the provisions of the historic preservation regulations as related to the historical resources of the City.
Provides administrative support to the Historic Preservation Board including schedules, agendas, and proper notifications.
Under the direction of the Historic Preservation Officer, provides educational material and instruction to members of the Historic Preservation Board, general public, students, and other municipalities.
Prepares designation reports, which establish and define the historic significance and character of the proposed designated historic landmarks and historic landmark districts and all other items as described in the preservation ordinance, under the direction of the Historic Preservation Officer.
Assists in the preparation of the National Register of Historic Places nomination proposals.
Provides applicable advice, standards, guidelines, and procedures to prospective applicants for Certificates of Appropriateness for historic landmarks or historic landmark districts.
Reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, which may include a field check of the site and referral to other departments or agencies as necessary, to determine any adverse effect upon the public welfare; and makes recommendations to the Historic Preservation Officer to approve or deny standard Certificates of Appropriateness.
Maintains a survey and record of unique historically or architecturally significant sites, districts, or zones within the City.
Maintains and updates an official inventory delineating historic landmarks and photographic documentation of all officially designated historic landmarks and historic landmark districts.
Prepares summary reports of all decisions on applications for all Certificates of Appropriateness for designated historic landmarks and historic landmark districts including criteria and conditions for approval or denial.
Reviews final development plans for designated historic landmarks or historic landmark districts, for compliance with terms and conditions of applicable Certificates of Appropriateness, prior to consideration for approval by the Historic Preservation Officer.
Works with state, county, other local governments, other City departments, public agencies, and private groups as required providing a continuing effort to protect and preserve significant elements of the manmade and the natural environment through public education and encouragement of sound conservation policies.
Conducts research and evaluates the historical significance of properties.
Assists in the preparation of articles for publication and coordination of television programs about Coral Gables history.
Maintains the City’s archives, including the photographic collection.
Assists in the preparation of grant proposals; monitors compliance with awarded grants.
Performs other related 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.