Architectural Historian II

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Requirements:

• MA/MS in Historic Preservation, City/Regional Planning, History, or a similar field of study.
• Must meet the Secretary of Interior’s Qualification Standards in History, Historic Architecture and/or Architectural History, or Historic Preservation.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Cultural Resources Management/Consulting or other related industry where Architectural History is the principal responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research for historic properties.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting historic resource surveys and writing architectural descriptions.
• Experience in preparing Cultural Resource Reports for Section 106 consultation.
• Experience in land records search and establishing a complete chain-of-title for a historic property.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing NRHP eligibility evaluations and assessment of effects.
• Strong written and verbal communication is essential. The candidate must be willing to provide samples of work demonstrating writing ability, historic context development, and knowledge of American Architectural History.

Responsibilities:

• Provide NRHP eligibility evaluations.
• Assess potential effects to historic properties.
• Conduct fieldwork for reconnaissance-level and intensive-level architectural surveys nationwide.
• Conduct archival research at local repositories including libraries, archives, museums, and land record offices, among others.
• Prepare architectural descriptions and complete Architectural Survey Inventory Forms.
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation of technical reports for Section 106 cultural resource investigations.
• Assist in the development of historic contexts and the preparation of NRHP nominations.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.