Architectural Historian: Field Research & Contexts

Kleinfelder; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,880 - 58,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in California seeks a qualified architectural historian to engage in fieldwork and office tasks related to architectural history surveys, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates hold a BA or higher in Historic Preservation or a related field and have 3-6 years of experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $25.32 to $42.26 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and support for career development.

Qualifications

• 3 – 6 years of related experience in California.
• SOI Qualified architectural historian or historian preferred.
• Familiar with preparing Department of Parks and Recreation Forms (DPR 523-series).

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and research at repositories for architectural history surveys.
• Draft historic contexts, write reports, and evaluate resources.
• Collaborate with architectural historians and project managers.

Skills

Fieldwork in architectural history

Interpersonal communication

GIS experience

Photography proficiency

Education

BA or higher in Historic Preservation or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Online

CHRIS

Job description

A leading consulting firm in California seeks a qualified architectural historian to engage in fieldwork and office tasks related to architectural history surveys, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates hold a BA or higher in Historic Preservation or a related field and have 3-6 years of experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $25.32 to $42.26 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and support for career development.