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Your Opportunity
Stantec, is seeking an Architectural Historian.
This position is for a candidate who can work independently to perform tasks
including research, field work, historic context development, evaluations of eligibility,
consultation, and report development.
Your Key Responsibilities
Research and develop historic
contexts, and work with other cultural resources personnel to produce
compliance documents
Prepare written architectural
descriptions and determinations of eligibility
Perform fieldwork tasks,
including photographing resources, and using mobile tablet for data
collection
Conduct archival research
online and at libraries and repositories
Prepare inventory forms and
technical reports
Support consultation with
state, federal, and local agencies
Additional duties may include
support for local and National Register of Historic Places nominations,
preservation plans, historic structure reports, cultural resource
education materials, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American
Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) documentation, planning and implementing of
mitigation, and other types of special projects
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic knowledge of cultural
resources program management; experience with Section 106 compliance,
interaction with Federal agencies; experience with Section 4(f) of the US
Department of Transportation (USDOT) Act a plus
Must be able to work
independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team with other
cultural resources and environmental professionals
Must have strong written and
verbal communication skills
Must be willing to travel to
meet project needs
Requires valid driver’s license
and good driving record
Education and Experience
Graduate degree (M.A., M.S., MHC) or certificate
in public history, heritage conservation, architectural history, historic
preservation, planning, or related field that meets the Secretary of the
Interior’s Guidelines for Professional Qualification Standards for
Architectural History
2 years' experience as an architectural historian/built environment specialist
working in cultural resources management or a closely related field is desired
but not required.
This position works in both field and office
settings. Field work may include exposure to the elements including
inclement weather, remote locations, summer heat, and rough terrain; as well as
bending, stooping, carrying field equipment, standing, and walking for extended
periods of time.
This description is not
a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be
required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may
be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest
come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on
the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Other opportunities are available for a variety of markets and career levels. Please review them all at https://stantec.jobs/jobs/?q=historian&r=25&page=1&sort=relevance
Pay Transparency: Depending on the level of role and market the pay range may be $80K - $100K