Senior Historian
About The Position
VHB’s Environmental Resources Group in Atlanta is seeking a senior historian to work with our expanding cultural resources group. This position would serve in dedicated staff augmentation role for the Georgia Department of Transportation. Key responsibilities include the management and completion of the history-related aspects of environmental documentation for state and federally funded transportation projects. This position requires periodic outdoor work with limited travel. Strong written and verbal communication skills are paramount, and the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented with the ability to effectively convey technical information. Strong organizational skills are essential, and the ideal candidate must be able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment.
Requirements
- A BA/BS/MHP in Architectural History, Historic Preservation Planning, or closely related discipline
- 8-11+ years of professional experience
- Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications
- An understanding of, and experience with, the application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the evaluation of historic properties
- Knowledge of federal and state cultural resource management, federal and state cultural resource and historic preservation statutes and regulations, including Section 106 and National Register criteria is required
- Excellent research, writing, editing, and photographic abilities
- Experience with building research, and knowledge of architectural styles, forms, building materials, and periods of development
- Knowledge of the history and architecture of Georgia
- Extensive experience in preparing Section 106 documentation for the Georgia SHPO and/or the Georgia Department of Transportation is required
- Ability to read and interpret aerial photography and maps, including construction and right-of-way (ROW) plans
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with existing context studies in Georgia is preferred (Georgia’s Living Places, the Ranch house in Georgia, Tilling the Earth)
- Experience with GIS software is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct and manage cultural resource identification and evaluation surveys for the Georgia Department of Transportation
- Provide technical fulfillment for cultural resource components of documents for transportation projects for the Georgia Department of Transportation. Tasks will include the identification and evaluation of historic properties, assessment of project-related impacts, and technical writing
- Coordinate Section 106 and other applicable federal and state historic preservation reviews for transportation for the Georgia Department of Transportation, including resource identification and evaluation; assessment of project-related impacts; and preparation of required documentation. Assist the Georgia Department of Transportation in consultation and negotiation with SHPOs, government officials, and consulting parties
- Manage the completion of history-related tasks, including the coordination and completion of surveys and effect assessments.
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
