On-Call Architectural Historian

Kleinfelder Inc•San Jose, CA

11d•$25 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Environmental team is seeking On-Call Architectural Historians to support public and private sector projects throughout California. The individual will assist with historical research, field survey, resource recordation, and technical reports. The individual will largely work remote and in the field but will report to Kleinfelder offices as needed. The individual's direct supervisor is located in San Diego, California, however the individual's home office can be in any of our Northern California offices including Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco or Santa Rosa.

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.
Familiar with preparing Department of Parks and Recreation Forms (DPR 523- series)
Candidates 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.
The ability to work closely with clients, engineers, and other technical specialists as part of a larger combined project team.
Candidates located in Northern California are preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Fieldwork including but not limited to: Research at in-person repositories, reconnaissance- and intensive-level architectural history surveys, resource recordation including architectural descriptions, and resource evaluation based on NRHP, CHRH, and/or local regulations.
Office tasks including but not limited to: 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.
Help to develop effective solutions to both expected and unexpected project challenges.
Provide enthusiasm and commitment to client service and technical excellence.