Lead Historic Preservation Specialist; Part-Time

ICF is currently seeking a Lead Historic Preservation Specialist

to provide regional leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on some of the region's most influential and complex environmental compliance projects. The specialist will join a team of collaborative practice leaders and will serve as a mentor to junior- and mid-level ICF cultural resources professionals. This is a part-time opportunity and is slated for 30 hours/week. The Lead Historic Preservation Specialist will provide cultural resource management services as a client-facing technical lead, with capabilities that include project management and senior-level technical expertise.

The Lead Historic Preservation Specialist will also assist on or lead the preparation of proposals, communication with clients, and tracking project budgets and schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural history and regulatory compliance, and a capacity for managing projects and client relationships.

• Quality of life:
  Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community:
  Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you:
  Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

• Provide technical leadership in architectural history, including technical approach development, task delegation, and QA/QC for technical reports or documents prepared by junior staff
• Manage projects related to environmental compliance and cultural resource management, including client contact, task order management, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, and subcontractor involvement
• Evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places, develop resource management recommendations, assess project effects on resources, and provide high level support to address complex management challenges that require advanced technical or regulatory knowledge
• Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists (archaeologists, historians, ethnographers, landscape historians, etc) to solve problems alongside natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Integrate with clients to achieve long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance

• Master’s degree in Architectural History or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check

• Advanced knowledge of NEPA and Section 106 regulatory requirements
• A background working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies in the Southeast
• Knowledgeable in the history and architectural history in southeastern United States; knowledge of other regions of the United States is a plus
• Specializations such as historic landscapes, public history, or history

• Leadership and mentoring skills to contribute to a progressive work environment for employee development and career fulfillment
• A desire to excel and passion for rewarding work on complex environmental challenges in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Orientation toward fulfilling client objectives

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