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Architectural Historian

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

Architectural Historian

Raleigh, NC
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,600 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #54 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

     

    Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a full-time Architectural Historian with 1-3 years of experience for our Raleigh office to assist in our growing Cultural Resource practice. The position will entail technical work focusing on historic structures documentation and evaluation, with an emphasis on telecommunications projects. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team including archaeologists, architectural historians, historians, environmental scientists, engineers, and planners. He/she must be able to write at a professional level and present ideas in a well thought-out and comprehensive manner. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with superior communication and “hands-on” skills to excel in a team environment.

     

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Fieldwork to survey a variety of structure types
    • In-person and online archival research
    • Documenting and evaluating historic structures
    • Writing property descriptions, historical narratives, significance statements, and National Register justifications
    • Section 106 effect evaluation

    Required Skills

    • Knowledge and understanding of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Section 106 regulations

    Required Experience

    • A Master’s Degree from an accredited school in Historic Preservation (or similar field)
    • Meets, or exceeds, the requirements for an Architectural Historian and/or Historian under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
    • Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards 36 CFR 61 as an Architectural Historian or Historian
    • Experience conducting background research and writing reports at a professional level
    • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be capable of renting a car
    • Experience with organizing and completing fieldwork is preferred
    • Experience with GIS and Adobe Acrobat Professional preferred
    • Experience with digital photography (including SLR cameras) preferred
    • FHW or ACHP Certified Section 106 Course preferred
    • Experience with FCC 620/621 forms preferred

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Working conditions range from field efforts to office analysis. The successful candidate should enjoy working in the outdoors as required to complete job tasks. The job will require but may not be limited to certain physical demands while performing duties in the field. These physical requirements will include the ability to walk, stand, kneel, or bend for extended periods of time and be able to carry field equipment and supplies long distances. Field work may be conducted during any time of the year and may occur in a variety of weather and climate conditions, as needed. The candidate is not required to perform field work in hazardous weather conditions.

    The position will entail up to 50 percent travel throughout the United States (primarily east coast and mid-Atlantic). Candidate must be willing to travel throughout the U.S. for brief (e.g., 1 or 2 week) work efforts on their own as well as with coworkers.

     

    JOB COMPETENCIES

    • Attention-to-detail
    • Collaboration
    • Communication
    • Dependability
    • Job Proficiency
    • Job-Focused Learning
    • Planning and Organizing/Time Management

     

    JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

  • Qualifications
    • Knowledge and understanding of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Section 106 regulations