Writes in narrative, brief, or outline form chronological account or record of past or current events dealing with some phase of human activity, either in terms of individuals, or social, ethnic, political, or geographic groupings. Attains historical data by consulting sources of information, such as historical indexes and catalogs, archives, court records, diaries, news files, and miscellaneous published and unpublished materials. Organizes and evaluates data on basis of authenticity and relative significance. Advises or consult, and performs research for individuals, institutions, and commercial organizations on subjects, such as technological evolution within industry or manners and customs peculiar to certain historical period. May trace historical development within restricted field of research, such as economics, sociology, or philosophy.
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Architectural Historian II (USA)

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Architectural History

Worker Sub-TypeWorker Sub-Type
Regular

Worker TypeWorker Type
Employee

Time TypeTime Type
Full time

Compensation GradeCompensation Grade
14

Primary LocationPrimary Location

Sacramento, CA (CA82)

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Sacramento, CA (CA82)

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San Francisco, CA

Scheduled Weekly HoursScheduled Weekly Hours
40
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Recruiting Start DateRecruiting Start Date
02/20/2024
Target Hire DateTarget Hire Date
02/20/2024
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Architectural Historian

San Francisco, CA or Sacramento, CA

ICF is a purpose-driven company that prizes diversity, opportunity, equality, ethics, and respect. Our core values include embracing differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences. You will work with talented and passionate individuals and grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent to develop long-term career success. Our cultural resources team includes experts in architectural history, history, archaeology, GIS, data management, environmental regulations, and planning.

ICF is currently seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work in a dynamic, challenging environment on complex environmental compliance projects. This position is based out of our Sacramento or San Francisco, CA offices. Hybrid or full-time remote options will be considered.

Job Description

The Architectural Historian will work under the supervision of our cultural resources team leads and job duties will focus on support for CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 compliance for cultural resource projects in the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento regions. Historic Preservation responsibilities, with direction from senior staff, will include historical research for context statements and property histories; conduct historic resources surveys; compose historical contexts; evaluate properties for National and California Register eligibility; and analyze project impacts/effects. Project coordination responsibilities may include organizing stakeholder outreach correspondence; preparing project team meeting notes; developing and maintaining project staffing trackers; project deliverable coordination; and related project intake and coordination tasks. The candidate may also assist with the preparation of proposals, communication with clients, and tracking project budgets and schedules. This position provides a basis from which to grow a career at ICF in accordance with the candidate’s strengths and career interests, including historic preservation planning, regulatory compliance, and/or project management.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct historical research in local, state, and regional libraries and archives.
Contribute to historic resources surveys and assessments, including site inspections, research, photography, and evaluation under state and national criteria for historical significance.
Prepare historic property inventory forms (including statements of significance and architectural descriptions).
Assist with the preparation of CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 regulatory documents.
Collaborate with archeologists, architectural historians, planners, and cultural landscape specialists toward an integrated multi-disciplinary approach to cultural resources investigations.
Collaborate on multi-disciplinary compliance teams composed of ICF staff, subconsultants, and agency/client staff.
Assist with project coordination under the direction of senior technical staff and project management teams.
Serve as a liaison to assist technical staff on project teams.
Coordinate project deliverables with document production staff.
Monitor project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Organize and facilitate meetings (such as preparing agendas and preparing meeting summaries).
Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and agency staff about data needs and related organizational tasks.
Track outreach correspondence with stakeholder groups.
Qualifications

Master’s degree in Historic Preservation or related field plus at least 3 years of professional experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus at least 5 years of applicable professional experience.
Preferred Skills/Experience

Operational knowledge of the history and architectural history of Northern California.
Familiarity with San Francisco-specific cultural resources environmental review processes.
Familiarity with the California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 form sets.
Experience with research at the California Historical Resources Information System Information Centers and processing Information Center results.
Prior experience implementing historic preservation regulations, especially CEQA and NHPA Section 106.
Experience working with diverse community stakeholders and groups.
Demonstrable research and technical writing abilities, especially with the ability to present clear, precise, and authoritative arguments. Writing samples may be requested.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and track data, project deliverables, and schedules.
Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project)
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences.