Architectural Historian
About The Position
This position provides technical expertise and conducts professional research related to historic preservation and environmental regulation compliance. Under supervision of the Museum Archaeology Program (MAP) Director within the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), the incumbent supports research on historic properties on behalf of state agencies - including the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - as well as other public entities in accordance with federal and state historic preservation laws. This research is critical to identifying historic properties and assessing project impacts and effects under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Wisconsin preservation statute §44.40. MAP is responsible for planning and executing architectural history surveys of buildings, structures, and landscapes for our client compliance with these regulations. After identifying and evaluating potentially significant historic structures and MAP provides professional recommendations regarding the treatment of effects from a proposed undertaking. The Architectural Historian performs a wide range of tasks that will vary in complexity from research to field settings. The incumbent will conduct historical research for specific topics, gather information from the Wisconsin Historic Preservation Database, prepare adequate notes and records documenting the consulted resources, historical data analysis, and report preparation. The Architectural Historical will prepare documents and imagery regarding the research results, prepare written summaries of the analysis, and complete standardized forms to document the research. The completed research and documents are reviewed by the MAP Director and documents are submitted to the client and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and/or Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO) for their comments. This position may work closely with Program partners and provide additional historic preservation related services. Furthermore, additional professional services (e.g. participation in public hearings, developing mitigation strategies, agency consultation) will be provided as requested by the client. The incumbent must meet ferally mandated minimum qualifications for a professional architectural historian as outline 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61 of the US Secretary of Interior's Standards.
Requirements
- Applicants must meet the standards of an 'architectural historian' according to the U.S. Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines (36 CFR 61) https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm
- Graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field with coursework in American architectural history or a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field plus one of the following:
- At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution.
- Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience executing, implementing or reviewing Federal/State/Local historic preservation programs and projects (e.g. Historic Preservation Tax Credit, Surveys and Subgrants, National Register of Historic Places, Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act. etc.)
- Experience with Wisconsin Department of Transportation Architecture/History Survey Manual
- Knowledge of Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Office Intensive Survey Manual
Responsibilities
- Conduct historical research for specific topics
- Gather information from the Wisconsin Historic Preservation Database
- Prepare adequate notes and records documenting the consulted resources, historical data analysis, and report preparation
- Prepare documents and imagery regarding the research results
- Prepare written summaries of the analysis
- Complete standardized forms to document the research
- Documents are submitted to the client and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and/or Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO) for their comments
- Work closely with Program partners and provide additional historic preservation related services
- Participation in public hearings, developing mitigation strategies, agency consultation as requested by the client
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
