Field Architectural Historian – Survey & Historic Preservation (Entry-Level)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Benefits eligible employees

Job summary

ERM is seeking entry-level field Architectural Historians for immediate opening to work on projects across the United States. This full-time, limited-term role (four weeks, extendable) involves field surveys, documenting and evaluating historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register, and assessing project effects under Section 106 of the NHPA.

You will join a team of historians, conduct surveys, photograph buildings, and contribute to cultural resources reports and state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or related field; MS preferred.
• Recent graduate to 2 years of relevant experience in survey and evaluation of historic architectural resources.
• Knowledge of architectural styles and materials.
• Understanding of visual APE and how it is refined based on the project, and permitting standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain, sometimes for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week, when needed.
• Comfortable with talking to members of the public.
• Ability to travel frequently and on short notice.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently, and take initiative to meet project deadlines.
• Experience with photo documentation of structures.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and performing surveys of above-ground historic properties.
• Documenting and photographing buildings, structures, and other historic properties.
• Preparing appropriate sections of cultural resources reports describing the survey and analysis of above-ground historic properties.
• Preparation of state specific forms.
• Complying with corporate HSE.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required, inclusive of general administrative duties required for the day-to-day running of the office.

Skills

Field survey experience

Historic preservation knowledge

Outdoor work readiness

Travel flexibility

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architectural history or related field

MS preferred

Job description

ERM is seeking entry-level field Architectural Historians for immediate opening to work on projects across the United States. This full-time, limited-term role (four weeks, extendable) involves field surveys, documenting and evaluating historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register, and assessing project effects under Section 106 of the NHPA.

You will join a team of historians, conduct surveys, photograph buildings, and contribute to cultural resources reports and state