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🔗Senior Architectural Historian/Project Manager

  • Full Time
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • $95,000 - $135,000 USD / Year
  • Department: Cultural Resources
  • Job Reference #: Req. 2024-6321
  • Job Qualifications:

    The successful candidate will have:

    Bachelor’s degree in historic preservation or a related field such as history, architectural history, public history, anthropology, archaeology; AND at least fourteen (14) years of relevant experience
    OR

    Master’s degree in historic preservation or related field such as history, architectural history, public history, anthropology, archaeology; AND at least twelve (12) years of relevant experience
    AND

    Meets Secretary of Interior Standards in their respective field; and
    Has a valid driver’s license
    The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:

    Extensive knowledge of one of the following two technical arenas: architectural history or history
    Ability to guide clients on compliance with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and various state and local regulations, preferably in the mid-Atlantic
    Consultation with agencies and consulting parties
    Project management experience, including leading a team, client management, and adhering to schedule and budget

  • How to Apply:

    If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

  • Job benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; paid vacation and sick days; 401K; life & disability insurance
  • Application URL: https://careers.meadhunt.com/jobs/6321?lang=en-us

Website Mead & Hunt

Mead & Hunt offers planning, design, and construction management services in the fields of engineering and architecture. We are a full service, multi-discipline consulting firm. Our in-house capabilities and diversity allow for the integration of several disciplines into individual organizational teams, each project team uniquely formed to meet the specific needs of each client. The corporation, founded in 1900, employs more than 1300+ employees. Our permanent offices are located in California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wisconsin, and project offices throughout the country. Mead & Hunt is ranked among the top 500 architectural/engineering firms in the nation by Engineering News Record magazine.

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a highly motivated senior architectural historian/project manager to join our established team. This exciting opportunity allows for professional growth through challenging and rewarding projects for a variety of agencies in the mid-Atlantic and beyond. Mead & Hunt has a strong and thriving people-focused culture that values diversity and inclusion. We offer competitive pay and other valuable benefits, including retirement plan (401(k)) with employer match, health insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time, paid caregiver leave, paid time for community service projects, support for participation in professional conferences and organizations, and more.

 

Responsibilities will consist of leading cultural resource projects done under federal, state, and local guidelines, including managing projects, project teams and clients; agency coordination; and business development activities, including proposals and professional organization involvement. Will also include completing some technical studies done under their research specialty (architectural history or history. Preferred locations for this position would be Fredericksburg (VA), Columbia (MD), Wilmington (DE) or Washington DC.  However, we want to find the most qualified person that can contribute to our team, and we are open to other locations throughout the U.S. who have had notable mid-Atlantic experience. The possibility of remote work may be available depending on candidate experience and qualifications. A valid driver’s license and some travel will be required no matter your location.

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

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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.

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