Associate Architectural Historian

Conducting architectural and historical structure surveys, recording & evaluating historic built environment resources, and technical reporting

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN

Locations: Various

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Associate Architectural Historian. This position may report to any Æ office. Some work may be performed remotely (telecommuting). Flexible hours for full time or part time depending on candidate’s availability and workload.

Pay Range:

Associate $28.00 - $40.00/hr DOE ($58,240 - $83,200 annually)

Duties:

The Associate Architectural Historian will manage and direct small to mid-size cultural resources projects and will review the work of other staff. The Associate Architectural Historian is responsible for ensuring the quality of all project work, including historical and technical reporting. Job duties will include conducting and directing architectural and historical structure surveys; recording and evaluating historic built environment resources according to National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and CRHR criteria; archival research; authorship of elements of technical reports; and some preparation of proposals.

Skill Requirements:  

  • Managing clients, budgets, schedules and tasks related to specific projects;

  • Contribute to proposal preparation;

  • Strong technical writing skills;

  • Writing and reviewing technical reports and research designs/treatment plans;

  • Strong understanding of the CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA Section 106;

  • Ability to perform archival and historical research using primary and secondary documentary sources; 

  • Ability to perform oral history research;

  • Researching and developing historic contexts and writing historic background overviews; 

  • Recording, documenting, and evaluating historical buildings, industrial and commercial structures, and landscapes to current professional standards; 

  • Reviewing design plans for consistency with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines; 

  • Contributing to HABS/HAER/HALS documentation meeting national or state-level documentation requirements; 

  • Ability to adapt quickly to changes in project needs;

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, clients, agency representatives, construction contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

  • Advanced degree in history, art history, architectural history, historic preservation, or related field required.

  • Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for an Architectural Historian.

  • Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible employment in CRM which includes managing historic built environment projects and preparing proposals

  • Demonstrated supervision or management experience desired.

  • Regional expertise in Æ service area desired.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, three professional references and two writing samples.

No phone calls please.

Salary Equity and Transparency - Æ is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all employees.  We include good faith pay ranges in all advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this CA-based position can expect an hourly wage of $28.00 - $40.00/hr for the Associate Architectural Historian position. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Candidates are also encouraged to consider Æ’s total compensation package including competitive benefits, ESOP participation, professional development, exclusive in-house leadership development and coaching.

Æ diversity, equity & inclusion pledge

As members of our local communities, Æ's employee owners strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of Cultural Resource Management (CRM). We raise awareness to our communities through outreach and learning opportunities increasing exposure to CRM, archaeology, and paleontology. We help overcome barriers to entry into the field, such as offering professional development time, tuition reimbursement, and potential field school scholarships. We invest in educational opportunities to serve and educate others appropriately and effectively. Finally, we offer internal tools for our staff communicating DEI content and events.

Æ is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other factor that is not related to the job. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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