Architectural Historian

Wood•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Wood is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work on-call with project managers, archaeologists, and other environmental staff to successfully complete projects and expand existing and new client relationships. The ideal candidate will contribute to Wood’s capacity in the environmental and engineering marketplace. Superior performance may lead to full time employment. Employment will emphasize inventory, evaluation, and assessments of effects under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) for buildings, structures, and objects. This role requires experience with mitigation, visual impact assessments, and cultural landscapes within the built environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, Public History, Architecture, or closely related field
Currently meets Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) Professional Qualifications Standards (36 Code of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61) for architectural history
Minimum three years of experience in regulatory architectural history, history, or a related field
Demonstrated experience preparing historic inventory reports, including completing NRHP eligibility evaluations
Working knowledge of cultural resources management and environmental principles and standards
Field experience using established methods and techniques for surveying historic buildings, structures, and landscapes
Previous field experience recording, evaluating, and reporting on architectural resources
Demonstrated experience in conducting mitigation in response to adverse effects on historic properties
Flexible, team-oriented approach, with a commitment to working as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability and willingness to travel to field sites
Strong commitment to safety
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate motorized vehicles

Nice To Haves

RPA certification is a plus.
Experience with application of The SOI Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) and Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) documentation and procedures is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform archival, informant, background, and digital historic research and prepare detailed analysis of all data.
Successfully complete field surveys and architectural study reviews
Evaluate architectural resources within the built environment including assessment of potential effects, as required under Section 106 of the NHPA.
Prepare appropriate state or agency architectural inventory forms in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona.
Manage the preparation of architectural reports for historic resources compliance with Section 106 requirements.
Prepare technical reports containing architectural resource assessments, and collaboration with project teams, and all project stakeholders including tribes and agencies.
Provide consultation support to various SHPOs throughout California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona.
Assist in developing plans and policies to meet socio-economic, and physical needs of our communities including land use, transportation, city planning, transit planning, environmental planning, and development.
Fully understand mitigations for both horizontal and vertical impacts.
Conduct tasks with an emphasis on design and technical aspects of projects.
Oversee the work of junior staff.
Ensure quality control and compliance of all documents.
Assist with all aspects of cultural and historical assessment and planning.
Collaborate with staff archaeologists in the completion of cultural resource Class I, II, and III studies to establish and identify known cultural resources located within the Area of Potential Effects (APE).
Assist in directing small-scale planning projects and portions of larger projects from concept development through submission drawings.
Accommodate limited task assignee duties and tasks associated with business development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Primary responsibilities will include field work, report preparation, presentation of findings and recommendations, contribution to environmental impact analyses per NEPA, CEQA, Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 permitting, etc.
Fluent understanding of compliance with the NHPA, Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and related guidelines is required.