Architectural Historian - #1337648

Description

This position is for an Architectural Historian and is a temporary part-time/as-needed employment type. This position will report to the Principal Investigator. The employee will participate in conducting archival research, historic-age property and building descriptions and evaluations, photographic surveys, and preparation of technical documents for submittal to local, state, and federal agencies for review. Assignments will be both field and office-based.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• M.A./M.S. in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History.
• 2 years of experience in cultural resource management as an Architecture Historian, preferred knowledge of the history/architectural history of the Southeastern U.S.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Must be able to operate GPS units.
• Experience in evaluating historic-era properties under NRHP designation criteria and integrity requirements.
• Experience in assessing Section 106 impacts and effects regarding historical resources/historic properties.
  
  

Attributes

• Self-Directed – Shows initiative and the ability to organize oneself.
• Communicator - Able to succinctly convey information. Comfortable with communicating information to all levels easily. Proficient listener.
• Analytical – Adept at critically evaluating information, ideas, and situations. Able to question assumptions, examine evidence meticulously, and weigh different perspectives before forming conclusions.
• Detail-Oriented - Able to pay close attention to the small particulars when working on a task in order to produce a high-quality product.
• Data-Driven – Able to base conclusions and recommendations on empirical evidence and data gather.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and on-site investigations for aboveground cultural resource surveys.
• Viewshed Analysis, National Register of Historic Places Recommendations and Effect Determinations, Historic Contexts, Architectural History Survey and Inventory, Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation, Historic American Building Survey (HABS) documentation, Historic American Landscape Survey (HALS) documentation.
• Conduct Archival Research.
• Assisting in technical report writing and completing SHPO survey forms and accompanying documentation.
• Will search, develop, and write historic context statements.
• Assist in production of proposal scopes and budgets.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to travel frequently and on short notice.
• Ability to travel overnight for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in variable weather conditions sometimes for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk, see, or hear.
• The employee may be required to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• The employee may handle emergency and/or crisis situations.
  
  

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in the described position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all position duties and skills required of the individual classified in this position.

Additional Company Information

The above Job Description is a written statement of facts describing the scope, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of this position as it is. It is intended to provide a clear picture of the position’s role within the organization.

This job description is subject to change as Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC evolves, and in no way implies that this description includes all the duties associated with this position. Job duties related to this position may be added/removed from the job description as needed. Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC depends on its employees to assess current positions and update position description as duties change, responsibilities increase/decrease, technology improvements occur, or because of any other factors which may impact the success of such position.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. It is the policy of Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC to be nondiscriminatory in all matters regarding the selection, recruiting, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, work assignment, scheduling, compensation of employees, and any or all other terms and conditions of employment. The company does not unlawfully discriminate based on any applicable, legally protected classification or characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability. Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].

Providence Engineering and Environmental Consulting LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled