Lead Historic Preservation Specialist (Part-Time - 30hrs/week)

Location: Remote – Southeastern US preferred

Ready to make a difference?

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.

Why you will love working here:

• 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!)

What you will be doing:

• 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

What You Will Need To Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• 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

What We’d Like You to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• 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

Professional skills you will use:

• 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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Working at ICF

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)