Terracon is seeking an Architectural Historian to join the growing Cultural Resources Team in our Tampa, Florida office. This is a full-time position with a diverse team of professionals in our Environmental Department. The position will entail technical work for mostly compliance-based preservation projects.
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team including archaeologists, architectural historians, environmental scientists, and engineers. The qualified candidate must be able to write at a professional level and present ideas in a comprehensive manner. The preferred candidate will have strong technical writing capabilities and will enjoy a variety of working conditions ranging from research, to field efforts, to office-based analysis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early career Architectural Historian or Historic Preservation Specialist with superior communication skills to excel in a team environment
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in the field at least 33% of the time and requires the ability to walk, stand, kneel, or bend for extended periods of time and in a variety of environments, including urban, rural, or wooded sites. Work requires the ability to carry field equipment and supplies long distances.
Successful candidate may assist archaeology team with field work or reporting.
Must be able to lift or assist in moving 50 lbs.
Fieldwork may be conducted during any time of the year and may occur in a variety of weather and climate conditions, as needed.
The position periodically requires long work hours and overnight trips for up to two (2) weeks at a time.
Responsibilities
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards and meet deadlines on projects. This includes adherence to Terracon's quality processes and requirements for document quality control reviews.
Assist with preparing survey reports, resource/site forms, research designs, and other technical documents.
Assist with background and field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production.
Understanding of Florida Cultural Resources and Environmental Compliance and Review (FS Ch 267 and 373, F.A.C. Rule 1a-46) and Federal (NEPA/Section 106) compliance and reporting protocols.
Develop professional relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Other duties as assigned by the Cultural Resources or Environmental Department Group Manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
Master’s degree preferred.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Relevant experience with FDOT and/or Telecommunications Projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of documenting and evaluating historic structures in the southeastern US; HABS, HAER, HALS experience.
Required Certification:
Certification in field of expertise required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in architectural history, Historic Preservation, Preservation Planning, History, or related discipline.
Demonstrated field related experience of 3-5 years.
Working knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and NHPA Section 106 consultation process.
Demonstrated ability to write property descriptions, historical narratives, significance statements, and National Register justifications.
Must be available to travel out of town for work projects for up to two weeks at a time.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
Candidate must provide research examples and writing examples.
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