Field Architectural Historian (Field Based)

ERM is seeking entry-level field Architectural Historians for immediate opening to work on various projects throughout the United States. Working with a team of Architectural Historians, this hire conduct field survey work and assist in office-based activities, including documenting and evaluating historic properties for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and assessing project effects under the provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. This is a full-time (40+ hours a week), limited-term role for a duration four weeks, extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Architectural Historian will support cultural resource projects, which may include, but is not limited to:

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.A. 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.
• Periodic drug and alcohol testing required.

Pay Transparency: 

For the Architectural Historians position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $45,760.00 – $49,920.00 $22/hr. – $24/hr. USD , limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to  benefits eligible * employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a  limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role through or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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