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🔗Architectural Historian

  • Full Time
  • Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
  • $60,000 -$65,000 USD / Year
  • January 15, 2025
  • Job Summary: Entry-level position performing information gathering tasks in connection with historic preservation projects including research and fieldwork. Assists with the preparation of studies, reports, and applications related to historical resources.
  • Job Qualifications:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation, History, Art History, Architectural History or a closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history.

  • How to Apply:

    Please go to our website and click on the open position to apply: https://gpaconsulting-us.com/careers

  • Job benefits: Health Insurance, PTO/Sick, Supplemental Insurance, Alternative Work Schedule, Remote work
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift; carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and coordination including use of a computer keyboard. Must be able to drive for long periods of time. May be required to travel by air. Must be able to multi task and work amid frequent interruptions
  • Application URL: https://gpaconsulting-us.com/careers

Website GPA Consulting

Do what you love and love what you do by joining the GPA Team! GPA Consulting, a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in environmental planning, biology studies, and historic preservation, is looking for a qualified entry-level Architectural Historian to join our diverse team of highly skilled professionals. If you are passionate about historic preservation, research, and analysis, and you share our determination to provide our clients with high-quality work, then we want to hear from you. Our ideal candidate will possess critical thinking skills, an eagerness to learn, and strong research and writing/word processing skills. At GPA Consulting, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality professional services to public and private clients throughout California, while maintaining a friendly and flexible workplace environment. We are a company who values training and developing our entry-level staff to provide growth and advancement opportunities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge and experience in the general principles and techniques used in conducting primary and secondary research
  • Knowledge and experience in the general principles and techniques used in technical writing and oral communication
  • Knowledge and understanding of conducting field work related to historic preservation
  • Knowledge and understanding of the history and architecture of California
  • Knowledge and understanding of the criteria for the evaluation of historical resources for national and state registration programs
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and programs related to historical resources

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

  • Work as a team member
  • Conduct project site visits by taking field notes and photographs
  • Organize and label photographic and written materials
  • Identify buildings, structures, objects, and districts that are more than 45 years old
  • Distinguish between original and non-original building features
  • Assist architectural photographer in documenting historical resources according to HABS/HAER standards
  • Conduct general research on relevant contexts and themes
  • Conduct property specific research on potential historical resources
  • Identify and visit research repositories in different areas within the state
  • Prepare bibliographies and footnotes according to Chicago Manual of Style
  • Maintain and organize research materials
  • Write architectural descriptions
  • Write statements of significance and integrity evaluations
  • Prepare inventory forms for evaluated properties
  • Enter data into electronic databases
  • Prepare high-quality maps, illustrations, and exhibits for presentations, reports, and applications related to historical resources
  • Prepare correspondence to interested individuals
  • Prepare records search requests for Regional Information Centers
  • Assist with defining study areas and areas of potential effects for CEQA and Section 106 compliance reports
  • Assist with final document preparation
  • Assist with the preparation of project scopes, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and progress reports
  • Assist with the preparation of presentations for clients, public, and boards or commissions

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

How to Apply

You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.

Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.

Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.

Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!



Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.