On-Call Architectural Historian

Kleinfelder•Rancho Cordova, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for On-Call Architectural Historians to support public and private sector projects throughout California. The role involves assisting with historical research, field survey, resource recordation, and technical reports. The position is largely remote and field-based, with occasional reporting to Kleinfelder offices as needed. The direct supervisor is located in San Diego, California, but the home office can be in any of Kleinfelder's Northern California offices (Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, or Santa Rosa). Successful candidates will be familiar with working in a fast-paced consulting environment and contribute to developing effective solutions for project challenges, demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to client service and technical excellence.

Requirements

BA or higher (MA preferred) in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, or closely related field.
SOI Qualified architectural historian or historian preferred.
3 - 6 years of related experience in California.
Familiarity with preparing Department of Parks and Recreation Forms (DPR 523- series).
Must be able and willing to travel and work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, sometimes traversing rugged terrain.
GIS experience (e.g., ArcGIS Online, field maps).
Photography proficiency.
Familiarity with CRM databases/software (i.e. CHRIS).
Some overnight travel may be required.
Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Excellent interpersonal communication and management skills.
Ability to work closely with clients, engineers, and other technical specialists as part of a larger combined project team.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Candidates located in Northern California are preferred.

Responsibilities

Fieldwork including research at in-person repositories, reconnaissance- and intensive-level architectural history surveys, resource recordation (architectural descriptions), and resource evaluation based on NRHP, CHRH, and/or local regulations.
Office tasks including remote research, drafting historic contexts, report writing, and resource evaluation based on NRHP, CHRH, and/or local regulations.
Work directly with other architectural historians, archaeologists, biologists, environmental planners, and project managers.
Provide enthusiasm and commitment to client service and technical excellence.