On-Call Architectural Historian
About The Position
Stantec is seeking an on-call Architectural Historian based in Sacramento or Roseville, California. The role involves working independently and as part of a team on architectural history efforts, with appropriate attention to workplace safety and the ability to work with limited supervision. The historian will collaborate with Stantec architectural historians, archaeologists, project managers, engineers, and environmental staff. Work includes research, field work, historic context development, eligibility determinations for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), consultation, and report development. Experience with report and environmental section writing, Department of Parks and Recreation record forms, and research facilities and databases is important. A bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree in a related field that meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History and History is highly desired. Applicants must have at least one year of relevant experience in cultural resources management or a closely related field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least one year of experience as an architectural historian or built environment specialist in cultural resources management or a closely related field.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision when conditions are appropriate.
- Awareness of workplace safety.
- Experience with report and environmental section writing, Department of Parks and Recreation record forms, and familiarity with research facilities and databases are important.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (M.A., M.S., or MHC) in public history, heritage conservation, architectural history, historic preservation, or a related field that meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History and History.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and field work for architectural history efforts.
- Develop historic contexts.
- Determine eligibility for the NRHP and CRHR.
- Participate in consultation.
- Develop reports, including report and environmental section writing.
- Prepare Department of Parks and Recreation record forms.
- Work independently or as a team member, collaborating with architectural historians, archaeologists, project managers, engineers, and environmental staff.
- Demonstrate awareness of workplace safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
