Historic Preservation Specialist

Terracon•Jacksonville, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Terracon is seeking a Conservation Technician/Historic Preservation Specialist for its Historic Preservation Team in the Jacksonville, Florida office. This full-time role is part of the Environmental Planning Division and supports the assessment and treatment of historic resources. Working with a Senior Preservationist and an interdisciplinary team, the specialist assists with architectural and material conservation, historic preservation, architectural history, hands-on treatment, documentation, reporting, administrative tasks, and lab organization. The work includes field activities as well as office and laboratory work, data analysis, archival research, and report preparation. The successful candidate is self-motivated, communicates effectively, writes at a professional level, and can present ideas comprehensively. The role requires working independently and collaboratively, managing multiple clients and tasks, and handling a potentially stressful work environment. Travel for projects may last up to two weeks at a time, and long work hours and overnight trips may be required. Work takes place in the field and in an office/lab environment. Fieldwork may occur year-round in varying weather and climate conditions, though work in hazardous weather is not required. The position requires walking, standing, kneeling, or bending for extended periods; carrying equipment and supplies over long distances; and lifting or assisting with moving more than 50 pounds. The listed salary range is $62,200 to $87,100, commensurate with experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a background fingerprint/security check, and provide two valid forms of identification. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required. The posting states that certification in the candidate’s field of expertise is required.

Requirements

Completed an undergraduate degree program in Conservation, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, Preservation Planning, History, or a related discipline, or four years of technical experience focused on conservation, restoration, cultural resource management, or a related discipline.
The qualifications section specifies a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related science field and at least three years of related experience, or at least seven years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated ability to assist with condition assessment, conservation, and restoration of historic materials, objects, and structures.
Ability to draft professional-quality documentation, consultation letters, and email.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to handle a stressful work environment.
Strong written communication, computer, customer service, interpersonal, analytical, research, and communication skills.
Experience or ability using Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Google Earth for technical reports, correspondence, document review, and archival research.
Ability to multitask and serve multiple clients.
U.S. citizenship.
Must pass a background fingerprint/security check and provide two forms of valid identification.
Availability to travel out of town for work projects for up to two weeks at a time.
Certification in the candidate’s field of expertise is required.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.

Nice To Haves

Education and experience meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards.
Prior experience consulting with State Historic Preservation Offices.
Understanding of the National Historic Preservation Act, environmental and historic preservation laws, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and compliance-based procedures.
Project-level review for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
Master’s degree from an accredited school in Historic Preservation or a similar field.
Experience working with government agencies.
Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, InDesign, or other technologies, including digital data collection methods such as laser scanning and photogrammetry.
Experience with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, NHPA Section 106, Section 4(f), and the AIC Code of Ethics.
Meeting or exceeding the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards, 36 CFR 61, as an Architectural Historian or Historian.
Ability to identify and evaluate historic resources for historical significance and integrity, and to prepare property descriptions, historical narratives, significance statements, treatment plans, and National Register justifications.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Preservationist with architectural and material conservation, historic preservation, and architectural history projects.
Assist with condition assessment, conservation, and restoration of historic materials, objects, and structures.
Support hands-on treatment, documentation, administrative tasks, reporting, and lab organization.
Prepare professional-quality technical documentation, consultation letters, correspondence, and reports.
Conduct archival research and review documentation.
Assist with project-level review for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
Identify and evaluate historic resources for historical significance and integrity.
Write property descriptions, historical narratives, and significance statements; assist with preservation and conservation treatment plans and National Register justifications.
Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, while handling multiple tasks and serving multiple clients.
Travel out of town for work projects, potentially for up to two weeks at a time.