Architectural Historian

SPIN Global is a Maryland-based public benefit corporation that exists to disrupt disasters from neighborhoods to nations. We are seeking qualified applicants to build a deployment-ready cadre, prepared to support response operations as opportunities arise. Applicants must possess a FEMA Entry on Duty (EOD).

‬‬‬Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of historic structures and sites, ensuring compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
• Prepare detailed reports on historic and cultural resource impacts, preservation strategies, and compliance findings.
• Collaborate with FEMA teams and other stakeholders to assess damage and develop recovery plans for historic properties.
• Utilize FEMA’s Grants Portal to manage and maintain transparency in documentation and reporting.
• Provide technical guidance on the preservation of architectural and cultural resources during disaster recovery efforts.
• Conduct reviews in compliance with FEMA’s Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) processes.
• Stay current with FEMA’s policies, including IS-1000, IS-1001, IS-1002, and IS-253.a course content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or a related field, with 5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
• Completion of FEMA courses preferred:
  • IS-1000: Public Assistance Program and Eligibility
  • IS-1001: The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation
  • IS-1002: FEMA Grants Portal - Transparency at Every Step
  • IS-253.a: Overview of FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation Review
• Strong understanding of architectural and cultural resource preservation practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and present findings.
• Proficiency in relevant tools, including GIS and preservation databases.
• EOD Required.

Work onsite in North Carolina