Part Time Project Architectural Historian
$99,000–$165,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct survey field leadership and detailed research for federal, state, and commercial clients across the Mid-Atlantic region. Author technical reports documenting historic above-ground resources while maintaining quality control standards for accurate evaluation and documentation. Comply with safety guidelines and utilize National Park Service guidance to determine project effects on historic resources. Synthesize data from field investigations and archival research to address project questions and prepare maintenance and treatment plans under National Register criteria. Maintain ethical decision-making regarding company funds and adhere to organizational policies. This role supports the Heritage & Cultural Resources and Earth & Environment teams, offering a part-time, salaried position with benefits commensurate with education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree (MA/MHP) or graduate level certificate in Historic Architecture, Historic Preservation, History, or related field
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience working as an historian, architectural historian, or similar role
- Meet the Secretary of the Interior Standards (36 CFR 61) in Historic Preservation and/or History A thorough understanding of architectural resource significance recommendations and justifications
- Good organizational skills and familiarity with standard office computer applications
- Skills directly associated with standard above-ground historic architectural and cultural historic surveys, including familiarity with historic American architectural forms, styles and details, archival research, standard documentation of field investigations, preparation of architectural reports including resource descriptions, maintenance and treatment plans, historic context, and significance assessments under National Register criteria
- Ability to address project research questions through a synthesis of data from the field, analysis of archival research, and incorporation of relevant published research
- Possess a valid driver's license and pass a background check
Desired Qualifications
- Five years of demonstrable experience in Cultural Resource Management
- Experience performing surveys and reporting with State Historic Preservation Offices in Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding states
- Experience with ESRI GIS software packages including Fieldmaps and ArcGIS online
- A technical skill or specialty such as, but not limited to, American architecture, historic bridges, cultural landscapes, cemetery investigations, archival research, preservation planning, HABS/HAER/HALS recordation, National Register nominations, etc.
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