Architectural Historian - Preservation & Field Research

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Employment Opportunity

Career Development and Learning

Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Accruals

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) is seeking an energetic Architectural Historian to join the Architectural Team and support documentation, evaluation, and preservation of Nebraska’s historic built environment. The role works on the Highway Archaeology Program, collaborating with NDOT and cultural resource professionals.

Responsibilities include archival research, field surveys, and preparing technical reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in history, archeology, architectural history or closely related field; or bachelor’s plus two years’ relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Great Plains history and architectural surveys is preferred.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ability to document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on architectural history using primary and secondary sources.
• Identify and evaluate properties for National Register eligibility through archival research, field survey, and documentation.
• Assess impacts of undertakings on historic properties under NHPA, NEPA and related laws.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing survey results.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro and ESRI GIS tools to document project data and produce professional maps.
• Other duties as assigned within the program scope.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Geographic Information Systems

Research skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in history/archeology/architectural history

Bachelor’s degree in history/archeology/architectural history

Tools

ESRI GIS tools

Photography analysis

Job description

The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) is seeking an energetic Architectural Historian to join the Architectural Team and support documentation, evaluation, and preservation of Nebraska’s historic built environment. The role works on the Highway Archaeology Program, collaborating with NDOT and cultural resource professionals.

Responsibilities include archival research, field surveys, and preparing technical reports.