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Senior Historian

McCormick Taylor•Harrisburg, PA
•Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick Taylor has an immediate opening for a Senior Historian in its Cultural Resources Department. The role involves planning and conducting historic resource surveys, preparing survey and effects-analysis reports, developing mitigation projects and documentation, and participating in or leading consulting-party and public meetings. The Senior Historian also supports project budgeting and scoping, technical quality review, client and agency relationships, marketing and business development, staff management and development, and public involvement programs. The ideal candidate can manage multiple projects and deadlines, work collaboratively in a hybrid remote office environment, and communicate and organize effectively with attention to detail.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience.
  • Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
  • Knowledge of GIS.
  • Experience with clients and various state and federal agencies.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Experience with State Historic Preservation Office guidelines for cultural resources investigations in the Mid-Atlantic region and/or Southeastern region.
  • Strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to organize.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work well in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct historic resource surveys.
  • Conduct and prepare historic resource survey reports, including eligibility reports and effects analysis.
  • Develop and implement creative mitigation projects.
  • Prepare mitigation documentation, including Memoranda of Agreement and Programmatic Agreements.
  • Participate in or lead consulting-party and public meetings.
  • Prepare project budgets and scopes of work.
  • Complete projects within allotted time frames and budgets.
  • Serve as a technical specialist or advisor.
  • Maintain and cultivate relationships with clients and cultural resource review agencies.
  • Assist with marketing efforts, proposal writing, and business development.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews for technical accuracy.
  • Manage staff by assigning tasks, coordinating workloads, and supporting staff training and professional growth.
  • Develop and implement public involvement programs.

Benefits

  • No-deductible medical plans.
  • Free vision and dental plans.
  • Programs to enhance work-life balance.
  • Flexible and hybrid work schedules.

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