The appointment includes the following:

·         Assistance is of a high technical nature concerning pro-active management, coordination and support of Army cultural and environmental resources.  Performance requires a general knowledge of historic cultural resource and environmental theories, principles and practices.

·         Participant serves as functional expert responsible for program support of Army proposals and initiatives, development of solutions to address and/or mitigate potential impacts to cultural and environmental resources, and coordination and execution of required environmental analysis.  Initial focus will be upon development and/or implementation of an Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan(ICRMP), Programmatic Agreement for operations and maintenance, and National Register of Historic Places nomination for ANCP properties.  A demonstrated understanding of period materials and methods of construction, cyclic maintenance, appropriate treatments of historic fabrics and regulatory compliance are essential. 

·         The participant assures technical adequacy of and compliance with ANCPs Cultural Resources and NEPA plans, programs and policies per applicable Army, DoD, federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations, directives, and procedures. 

·         Participant plans, advises, reviews and develops standardized procedures for internal/external project review. Responsible for developing reporting and budget input/requirements, conducting surveys of facilities, quality control, preparing and processing records, notifying and reporting to regulatory agencies, coordinating information/document review and releases, documenting projects, interacting with the community, and other related activities. Conducts training, data collection, evaluation, briefings, and prepares and submits the upward reporting as required.

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Architecture, History, Environmental Science or related discipline within the last five years. Other applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  The program is open to all qualifiedU.S.citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as aVietnamera or disabled veteran.

The participants will be selected based on experience, academic records, recommendations, and compatibility of background with ANCP applied research programs and projects.

The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for up to a total of four years based upon recommendation of USAEC and subject to availability of funds.  The appointment is full-time at Arlington National Cemetery(ANC), VA.

The participant will receive a monthly stipend.  The stipend rate is determined based upon level of education, training, and experience. Inbound travel and moving expenses are reimbursed according to established policies.  Travel and other costs will also be reimbursed for training related to the project and approved by ORISE and ANC.

The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance.  Health plans are available through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for Postgraduate Internship participants.