Cultural Resources Specialist - Architectural Historian

Overview

Survey, evaluate, and manage historic resources for NE infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• survey data
• historic survey
• effect evaluation
• literature review
• proposal prep
• agency coordination

Tasks

-Make decisions on significant design and scientific procedures, taking responsibility for survey data compilation, assessment, analysis within historic contexts, historic context development, and report writing -Coordinate with state agencies -Coordinate and conduct reconnaissance or intensive-level surveys of historic-age, above-ground properties -Coordinate and compete resolution of adverse effects -Complete Historic Resource Survey Forms -Perform literature reviews and records checks -Perform complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard science techniques and procedures for historic structure projects -Attend client/agency, consulting party, and public meetings. -Complete Determination of Effect Evaluations -Prepare proposals and cost estimates -Conduct research at archives/historical organizations -Complete evaluations of historic-age, above-ground resources -Complete Section 4(f) Evaluations

Requirements

• bachelor's
• gis
• arcgis
• 5 years
• section 106
• driver's license

What You Bring

-Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews -Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field -Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities -Willingness to work under varied weather conditions -Experience with Microsoft Office Suite -Experience applying the NRHP criteria -Experience with proposal development -Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, or at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required -Experience working with the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission -A minimum of 5 years experience in cultural resource projects -Team player with strong ability take initiative and solve problems using sound judgment -Master’s degree strongly preferred. -Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads is required -Experience throughout the Northeast, especially New York, New Jersey, New England, and Pennsylvania -GIS skills for data acquisition and interpretation preferred (experience with ArcGIS online and ESRI ArcPro) -Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in Architectural History or History -Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills -Strong understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the process for identifying and evaluating resources and resolving adverse effects. -Excellent oral and written communication skills -Candidates who reside locally to HDR’s Syracuse, Alban, or New York City offices are preferred.

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