Architectural Historian - CDM Smith
Boca Raton, FL
About the Job
40556BR
Requisition ID:
40556BR
Business Unit:
TSU
Job Description:
Work with a dynamic team supporting federal agencies, states, local communities, tribes, and territories as they undertake projects to become more resilient in the face of disasters, natural hazards, and a changing world.
Demonstrated expertise in historic preservation policy and cultural resources management; completing federal project in compliance with federal historic preservation laws and regulations such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Section 106 regulations (36 CFR 800).
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the process of eligibility for, and the listing to, the National Register of Historic Places.
Develop National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation and compliance documents that would include analysis of physical and visual impact under Section 106 and assessment of National Register of Historic Places eligibility.
Assess potential impacts of projects on historic resources and historic sites, manage and coordinate necessary field work, provide quality control for field survey documents produced by a subcontractor.
Possess the leadership skills necessary to lead teams; manage and oversee subcontractor team members.
Manage multiple projects with diverse timelines and deliverables; have the organizational skills to track and run multiple projects simultaneously; be the Point of Contact for projects; interact with federal clients, state governments and local consulting parties.
Perform analyses to ensure all reasonable alternatives have been evaluated in accordance with criteria and document in written reports.
Review proposed projects to ensure that any proposed project actions comply with NHPA regulations.
Contribute to the production of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.
Provide technical expertise to assist with evaluation of potential effects on historic districts, individually eligible resources, whether a resource is eligible or not eligible for listing on the NRHP and provide the clarification for the determination.
Mentor junior staff to help them expand their technical skills and capabilities.
Collaborate on the preparation of proposals and provide expertise on technical approaches.
Job Title:
Architectural Historian
Group:
PSF
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
7 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating historic properties (buildings, structures, sites, districts, and objects) as well as conducting and managing all aspects of cultural resources projects for Section 106 review.
Demonstrated knowledge of the process for listing to the National Register of Historic Places, experience in evaluating a resource’s eligibility for listing and pervious experience applying the Criteria for Evaluation.
Expertise in NHPA Section 106 consultation preferred.
The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in Archaeology, and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in in Historic Preservation, History, Architectural History or a related subject or field, and exceed the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Qualification Standards [36 CFR Part 61]
Experience working with federal and state regulations and codes. Experience analyzing compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and other applicable laws, implementing regulations, and Executive Orders, as well as preparing necessary documents to demonstrate compliance.
Demonstrated experience reviewing proposed project scopes of work, project plans, and/or technical drawings for historic preservation compliance. This includes reviewing and providing technical comments, identifying historic resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and assessing adverse effects to historic properties.
Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating archaeological sites and/or architectural resources, completing technical reports, and compliance documents for state and/or federal projects including, but not limited to:
-Historic American Building Survey (HABS)
documentation
-National Register Nominations
-Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs)
-Programmatic Agreements
-Phase I, II, and III archaeological and architectural
investigations and reports (as applicable)
-Experience working with federal agency historic
preservation staff and demonstrated experience
working with various State and Tribal Historic
Preservation Offices.
-Experience writing Environmental Assessments and
Environmental Impact Statements or knowledge of
these documents.
EEO Statement:
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith?:
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Site Location:
United States - Nationwide
Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Amount of Travel Required:
20%
Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information:
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Consumer Report, Investigative Consumer Report and Drug Testing Information:
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require consumer reports or investigative consumer reports containing information about you in connection with your application for employment. The consumer report or investigative consumer report will provide information including but not limited to verification of employment, education and licensure, etc. as well as credit when applicable for certain positions. If this position is subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of the report. CDM Smith may also conduct drug testing for designated positions. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional consumer reports or investigative consumer reports, as well as drug testing.
Pay Range Minimum:
$90,605
Pay Range Maximum:
$158,579
Additional Compensation:
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Work Location Options:
Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
Requisition ID:
40556BR
Business Unit:
TSU
Job Description:
Work with a dynamic team supporting federal agencies, states, local communities, tribes, and territories as they undertake projects to become more resilient in the face of disasters, natural hazards, and a changing world.
Demonstrated expertise in historic preservation policy and cultural resources management; completing federal project in compliance with federal historic preservation laws and regulations such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Section 106 regulations (36 CFR 800).
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the process of eligibility for, and the listing to, the National Register of Historic Places.
Develop National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation and compliance documents that would include analysis of physical and visual impact under Section 106 and assessment of National Register of Historic Places eligibility.
Assess potential impacts of projects on historic resources and historic sites, manage and coordinate necessary field work, provide quality control for field survey documents produced by a subcontractor.
Possess the leadership skills necessary to lead teams; manage and oversee subcontractor team members.
Manage multiple projects with diverse timelines and deliverables; have the organizational skills to track and run multiple projects simultaneously; be the Point of Contact for projects; interact with federal clients, state governments and local consulting parties.
Perform analyses to ensure all reasonable alternatives have been evaluated in accordance with criteria and document in written reports.
Review proposed projects to ensure that any proposed project actions comply with NHPA regulations.
Contribute to the production of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements.
Provide technical expertise to assist with evaluation of potential effects on historic districts, individually eligible resources, whether a resource is eligible or not eligible for listing on the NRHP and provide the clarification for the determination.
Mentor junior staff to help them expand their technical skills and capabilities.
Collaborate on the preparation of proposals and provide expertise on technical approaches.
Job Title:
Architectural Historian
Group:
PSF
Employment Type:
Regular
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
7 years of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating historic properties (buildings, structures, sites, districts, and objects) as well as conducting and managing all aspects of cultural resources projects for Section 106 review.
Demonstrated knowledge of the process for listing to the National Register of Historic Places, experience in evaluating a resource’s eligibility for listing and pervious experience applying the Criteria for Evaluation.
Expertise in NHPA Section 106 consultation preferred.
The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in Archaeology, and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in in Historic Preservation, History, Architectural History or a related subject or field, and exceed the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Qualification Standards [36 CFR Part 61]
Experience working with federal and state regulations and codes. Experience analyzing compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and other applicable laws, implementing regulations, and Executive Orders, as well as preparing necessary documents to demonstrate compliance.
Demonstrated experience reviewing proposed project scopes of work, project plans, and/or technical drawings for historic preservation compliance. This includes reviewing and providing technical comments, identifying historic resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and assessing adverse effects to historic properties.
Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating archaeological sites and/or architectural resources, completing technical reports, and compliance documents for state and/or federal projects including, but not limited to:
-Historic American Building Survey (HABS)
documentation
-National Register Nominations
-Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs)
-Programmatic Agreements
-Phase I, II, and III archaeological and architectural
investigations and reports (as applicable)
-Experience working with federal agency historic
preservation staff and demonstrated experience
working with various State and Tribal Historic
Preservation Offices.
-Experience writing Environmental Assessments and
Environmental Impact Statements or knowledge of
these documents.
EEO Statement:
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Why CDM Smith?:
Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)
Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
Job Site Location:
United States - Nationwide
Agency Disclaimer:
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Amount of Travel Required:
20%
Assignment Category:
Fulltime-Regular
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.
Background Check and Drug Testing Information:
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Consumer Report, Investigative Consumer Report and Drug Testing Information:
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require consumer reports or investigative consumer reports containing information about you in connection with your application for employment. The consumer report or investigative consumer report will provide information including but not limited to verification of employment, education and licensure, etc. as well as credit when applicable for certain positions. If this position is subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of the report. CDM Smith may also conduct drug testing for designated positions. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional consumer reports or investigative consumer reports, as well as drug testing.
Pay Range Minimum:
$90,605
Pay Range Maximum:
$158,579
Additional Compensation:
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Work Location Options:
Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.
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