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🔗Architectural Historian/Historic Preservation Specialist

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Austin, Texas (or surrounding region, remote office options available)
  • $55k-$65k USD / Year
  • Department: Cultural Resources
  • Job Qualifications:

    What you must have (minimum qualifications):

    • Master’s degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related field
    • Minimum of 2 years of continuous or equivalent professional experience in Architectural History

    What we would like you to have (preferred skills):

    Specializations such as historic architecture, historic landscapes, transportation studies, public history, history, conservation, or historic interpretation; command of NEPA, NHPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations; a history working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies; knowledgeable in the history and architectural history of the Southwestern US; knowledge related to other regions of the United States is a plus; interest in developing or enhancing leadership skills to contribute to a progressive work environment for; employee development and career fulfillment; familiarity with ArcGIS and variety of GPS equipment

  • How to Apply:

    For additional information about Horizon, please visit our web site at www.horizon-esi.com.  Interested parties should submit (mail/e-mail) a letter of interest, resume, writing samples, salary requirements, and at least three references to:

    Kathryn St. Clair, M.S.

    Architectural History Manager

    Horizon Environmental Services

    1507 S. Interstate 35

    Austin, Texas 78741

    Phone: (512) 293-6895

    Email:  kstclair@horizon-esi.com

    All applicants are subject to a pre-hire drug screening and quarterly random testing under US Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations (49 CFR Part 199).  Horizon participates in E-Verify, a service of the US Department of Homeland Security and US Social Security Administration (www.dhs.gov/e-verify).

  • Job benefits: Currently, the position being filled is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, including group insurance (health, dental, vision, life, and disability), paid time off (PTO), 401(k), and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Part-time options are also considered, and some part-time options include benefits.
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Office setting (home or company office), Periodic travel regionally including field survey (walking on uneven surfaces) and roadway corridor surveys, driver's license required
  • Contact Name: Kathryn St. Clair
  • Application Email: kstclair@horizon-esi.com
  • Application Phone #: 5122936895
  • Application Address: Horizon Environmental Services 1507 S. Interstate 35 Austin, Texas 78741

Website Horizon Environmental Services (Horizon; an LJA Environmental Services Company

Horizon is seeking an Architectural Historian/Historic Preservation Specialist to contribute to built environment and cultural resources studies as either stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary projects.  You will combine your technical skills with strong regulatory compliance expertise to develop project-level analysis for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance on a wide variety of projects, including transportation, land development, and public utilities.  The Architectural Historian/Historic Preservation Specialist will work closely with our senior architectural historian and archaeologists on project work, with opportunities to manage individual projects and collaborate on larger-scale project efforts.

In this position, you will:

  • Evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places eligibility, develop resource management recommendations, assess project effects on resources, and provide high-level support to address complex management challenges that require technical or regulatory knowledge.
  • Provide technical expertise in architectural history, including technical approach development, self-directed technical analysis and documentation, and collaboration with junior and senior technical colleagues.
  • Participate in technical leadership on projects related to environmental compliance and cultural resource management, including client contact, task order management, budget monitoring, schedule, and subcontractor coordination.
  • Contribute to marketing and proposal efforts for cultural resources opportunities or as part of a larger team on multi-disciplinary opportunities.
  • Collaborate in an integrated team with engineers, scientists, planners, regulators, and other stakeholders.
  • Work with other cultural resources staff who provide technical support in field and office settings.
  • Travel as necessary to gather data on historical resources, including photography and gathering GIS/spatial data.

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.  We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment.

If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about Horizon and LJA Environmental Services and consider applying to join our team.

If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about Horizon and LJA Environmental Services and consider applying to join our team.

 

  • NCPE Internships: Eligibility & How to Apply

    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.

    As an organization operating under Public Land Corps Act (PLC) authority, many NCPE positions qualify the intern for Federal Hiring Preference if (1) they complete a minimum of 640 hours at one or more qualifying conservation project(s); (2) are between the ages of 16 and 30 years (35 if a veteran); and (3) apply for a Federal position at USAJOBS with PLC noted in the announcement within two years of completing the internship. Find out more about this hiring preference during the interview or contact manager@preservenet.org for details.

    Eligibility

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