Harris Environmental Group, Inc.is seeking a part-time or on-call Architectural Historian to support projects in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This position will perform a variety of tasks including historic research, completion of historic resource evaluations/assessments, and working with clients. ?

Candidates must meet SOI requirements for Architectural Historian roles as well as either holding an ODOT certification or be eligible and willing to complete Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Certification paperwork.

Compensation package will be commensurate with experience.

?

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist other project managers in the execution of architectural history, historic preservation, preservation planning, and components of multi-disciplinary projects and occasionally independently manage stand-alone architectural history and historic preservation projects
• Plan and complete historic resource surveys of residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and institutional properties using tablet computers, digital photography, and other survey methodologies
• Conduct archival research, focusing on primary and secondary sources, and write historic narratives and context statements
• Evaluate resources under National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria
• Prepare defensible compliance documentation in support of NHPA/Section 106 review
• Carry out project-level review for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, in support of NHPA and local permitting projects
• May assist Project Managers in developing and managing project budgets and staff
• Manage quality and completeness of data collection, analysis, and report completion from start to finish
• Perform mid-level technical peer review of documents
• Work with clients to identify project needs and make recommendations for management of historic resources

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, Heritage Conservation, History, Architectural History, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in cultural resources management as an architectural historian
• Prior experience managing or supporting projects (schedules, budgets, RFP's) preferred
• A working knowledge of federal and state cultural resources and historic preservation laws and practices, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.?
• Demonstrated knowledge of the history/architectural history of the US

To apply, please email resume and letter of interest to Katie Handley, HR Manager at khandley@...

?

HEG is an award-winning, woman-owned cultural and natural resources consulting firm specializing in the American Southwest. Our team includes archaeologists, architectural historians, wildlife biologists, environmental scientists, plant ecologists, and administrative personnel. We have a long history of working with federal, state, and local agencies throughout the Southwest, and our clients benefit from the collective experience of our diverse group of specialists. HEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer – women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.