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HDR · 2 weeks ago

Cultural Resources Specialist - Architectural Historian

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$61K/yr - $86K/yr

5+ years exp

HDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued. In the role of Cultural Resource Specialist – Architectural Historian, you will conduct research, perform surveys, and prepare evaluations related to historic properties, while also coordinating with various agencies and stakeholders.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform literature reviews and records checks

Conduct research at archives/historical organizations

Coordinate and conduct reconnaissance or intensive-level surveys of historic-age, above-ground properties

Complete Historic Resource Survey Forms

Complete evaluations of historic-age, above-ground resources

Complete Determination of Effect Evaluations

Coordinate and compete resolution of adverse effects

Complete Section 4(f) Evaluations

Coordinate with state agencies

Prepare proposals and cost estimates

Attend client/agency, consulting party, and public meetings

Perform complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard science techniques and procedures for historic structure projects

Make decisions on significant design and scientific procedures, taking responsibility for survey data compilation, assessment, analysis within historic contexts, historic context development, and report writing

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Architectural HistoryCultural Resource ManagementGIS skillsSection 106 complianceProposal developmentProject compliance activitiesCommunicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeam playerProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field

A minimum of 5 years experience in cultural resource projects

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews

Willingness to work under varied weather conditions

Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Current valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads is required

Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, or at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required

Preferred

Master's degree strongly preferred

Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in Architectural History or History

Experience throughout the Northeast, especially New York, New Jersey, New England, and Pennsylvania

Experience working with the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission

Strong understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the process for identifying and evaluating resources and resolving adverse effects

Experience applying the NRHP criteria

GIS skills for data acquisition and interpretation preferred (experience with ArcGIS online and ESRI ArcPro)

Experience with proposal development

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills

Team player with strong ability take initiative and solve problems using sound judgment

Commitment to a culture of safety

Candidates who reside locally to HDR's Syracuse, Albany, or New York City offices are preferred