Architectural Historian

Terracon is seeking an Architectural Historian to join the growing Cultural Resources Team in our Tampa, Florida office. This is a full-time position with a diverse team of professionals in our Environmental Department. The position will entail technical work for mostly compliance-based preservation projects.

The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team including archaeologists, architectural historians, environmental scientists, and engineers. The qualified candidate must be able to write at a professional level and present ideas in a comprehensive manner. The preferred candidate will have strong technical writing capabilities and will enjoy a variety of working conditions ranging from research, to field efforts, to office-based analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early career Architectural Historian or Historic Preservation Specialist with superior communication skills to excel in a team environment

• Work is performed in the field at least 33% of the time and requires the ability to walk, stand, kneel, or bend for extended periods of time and in a variety of environments, including urban, rural, or wooded sites. Work requires the ability to carry field equipment and supplies long distances.
• Successful candidate may assist archaeology team with field work or reporting.
• Must be able to lift or assist in moving 50 lbs.
• Fieldwork may be conducted during any time of the year and may occur in a variety of weather and climate conditions, as needed.

The position periodically requires long work hours and overnight trips for up to two (2) weeks at a time.

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards and meet deadlines on projects. This includes adherence to Terracon's quality processes and requirements for document quality control reviews.
• Assist with preparing survey reports, resource/site forms, research designs, and other technical documents.
• Assist with background and field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production.
• Understanding of Florida Cultural Resources and Environmental Compliance and Review (FS Ch 267 and 373, F.A.C. Rule 1a-46) and Federal (NEPA/Section 106) compliance and reporting protocols.
• Develop professional relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Other duties as assigned by the Cultural Resources or Environmental Department Group Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Relevant experience with FDOT and/or Telecommunications Projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of documenting and evaluating historic structures in the southeastern US; HABS, HAER, HALS experience.

• Certification in field of expertise required.

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural history, Historic Preservation, Preservation Planning, History, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated field related experience of 3-5 years.
• Working knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and NHPA Section 106 consultation process.
• Demonstrated ability to write property descriptions, historical narratives, significance statements, and National Register justifications.
• Must be available to travel out of town for work projects for up to two weeks at a time.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Candidate must provide research examples and writing examples.