Architectural Historian
Stantec
full-time
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Location: Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Conduct background research and archival research online and at libraries and repositories
- Develop historic contexts and contextual analysis; prepare inventory forms and technical reports; assist with recommendations regarding eligibility under the National Register of Historic Places; assist with report preparation (e.g., historic resources survey reports, historic context statements, and National Register eligibility evaluations)
- Coordinate with the team to ensure quality of data, perform field work, and produce documentation (e.g., written architectural descriptions and determinations of eligibility)
- Conduct built environment and historic architectural fieldwork regularly, including photographing resources and using mobile tablet for data collection; out-of-town travel and some overnights can be expected
- Projects vary in size, scope, and complexity and are conducted in close coordination and under the supervision of senior-level staff
- Complete physically demanding tasks in urban and rural settings; work in hot and cold climates and rough terrain; bending, stooping, carrying field equipment, standing, and walking for extended periods
- Demonstrate commitment to growth in judgement, technical skills, and communication skills; desire for new skill development
Requirements
- Must have demonstrated strong technical writing, verbal communication, and research skills
- Must have excellent organization and coordination skills
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team with other cultural resource and environmental professionals
- Must be willing to travel to meet project needs
- Requires valid driver's license and good driving record
- Knowledge of Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act preferred
- Knowledge of the National Register of Historic Places and the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties preferred
- Fluency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe Acrobat
- Working knowledge of mapping; must be able to read a map and utilize a fairly simple map application on a tablet or cell phone
- Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in urban and rural settings; hot and cold climates; wet and dry weather; and including walking, hiking, and field navigation
- Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, or History
- One to a minimum five years of professional experience preferred; open to candidates with less than one-year applicable experience