As an on call architectural historian you will complete a variety of tasks that may include field survey and photography of historic-era resources, online and in-person archival research, writing architectural descriptions, developing historic context statements, and conducting National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and various local register evaluations. The position includes assistance with technical report preparation and CEQA/ NEPA environmental do... more details
CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
Our Cultural Resources Management practice, embedded under our Environmental Planning practice, performs a diverse array of cultural resources services for a wide spectrum of federal, state, and local agency clients, as well as private organizations. We provide archaeological and architectural history services that include California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental compliance projects, as well as preservation planning services to aid local agencies in identifying and preserving their historical resources. Exciting architectural history project types include city-wide historic context development, survey and evaluation of historic-era resources, mitigation documentation, National Register of Historic Places nominations, provision of cultural resources training, municipal preservation planning, historic design guideline development, grant writing, and public education and outreach.
DESCRIPTION
As an on call architectural historian you will complete a variety of tasks that may include field survey and photography of historic-era resources, online and in-person archival research, writing architectural descriptions, developing historic context statements, and conducting National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and various local register evaluations. The position includes assistance with technical report preparation and CEQA/NEPA environmental documents as well as other tasks as assigned. The position requires strong research and writing skills and working with MS Word and Adobe. Travel for field survey will occasionally be required throughout Southern California. Please note* this is an hourly as needed non benefitted position
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- BA/BS Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related field.
- MA degree in Public History, History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of experience working as an architectural historian preferred
- Ability to travel and conduct research throughout California
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
- Strong on-line and archival repository research skills
- Familiarity with completing California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 forms
- Knowledge of architectural styles
- Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards in Architectural History (36 CFR Part 61) preferred, but not necessary.
- Experience in local government preservation planning desired, but not required.
- Hold a valid driver’s license
COMPENSATION
The hourly range for this position is $25-$35 per hour. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.
