What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Project Compliance Member position at American Conservation Experience - EPIC?
About the Build Up Technical Internship Program:
This position is part of the Build Up Technical Internship Program facilitated by the Historic Preservation Training Center.
The Build Up Technical Internship Program is working to expand and diversify the National Park Service workforce while addressing critical maintenance needs by providing professional experiences in technical fields to students and recent graduates.
Position Overview
As the Historic Research and Compliance Intern, you'll combine historical research, technical skills, and collaboration to assist with project compliance in the Historic Fort Spokane District and other areas within Lake Roosevelt NRA.
Your work will ensure that preservation efforts meet the highest standards of historical and regulatory accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Identify, scan, and organize historic photographs and documents related to Fort Spokane.
- Develop preservation and compliance planning documents that support resource stewardship and project approvals.
- Use GIS and AutoCAD Map to create rectified GIS data, develop maps, and define the Area of Potential Effect (APE) for proposed projects.
- Assist in monitoring compliance for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permits and other regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with the park's Project Manager, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, and Archeologist to fully develop compliance packages.
- Input project details into the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) Program, including maps, drawings, and supporting documents.
- Evaluate planned facilities and ensure they are accurately added to the Facility Management Software System (FMSS).
Training and Orientation
ACE members will receive position-specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.
Key Skills
- GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis: Creating and analyzing GIS-based maps to define Areas of Potential Effect (APE) and support compliance planning.
- AutoCAD and Digital Drafting: Utilizing AutoCAD Map to create technical drawings and plans that align with project needs and regulatory requirements.
- Data Management and Archival Techniques: Digitizing, organizing, and preserving historic photos and documents.
- Compliance Systems Expertise: Learning to navigate and use the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) system for project documentation.
- Project Management: Developing and managing detailed work plans, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines for deliverables such as compliance packages and GIS maps.
- Mentorship and Networking: Building relationships with park staff, mentors, and professionals in historic preservation and cultural resource management.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE's online application page for this position on our website.
