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Architectural Historian I or Historian I, Archaeological/Historical Consultants (Oakland, CA)
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Contributed By: Jennifer Ho
Website: https://ahc-heritage.com

Archaeological/Historical Consultants seeks an Architectural Historian I or Historian I to join our team immediately. Established in 1976, we are a small full-service cultural resources management firm based in Oakland, California, with work primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area and nearby counties.  We offer excellent benefits, flexible working hours, and a friendly and supportive working environment.

This is a full-time hybrid position (minimum of 30-40 hours/week) with pay ranging from $30-38/hr depending on experience and qualifications. The historian will be expected to work at our Oakland office a minimum of 2 days a week and participate in fieldwork around Northern California. We are looking for someone who is able to work efficiently and independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting established deadlines. The ideal candidate has a high level of organization, attention to detail, and excellent technical writing skills. You will be working on a wide variety of projects and collaborating with team members, clients, and other professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:
-Historical research at physical and online repositories
-Preparing detailed land use and building histories
-Assisting with historic context statements for properties, districts, themes, and cities
-Assisting with field survey, recording, and photography of buildings and structures
-Assisting with evaluation of built environment resources under National Register, California Register, and local criteria
-Preparing CEQA and Section 106 technical reports and DPR 523 forms
-Section 106 consultation with interested parties
-Document production and data management

Required Qualifications:
-BA/BS or MA/MS in History, Architectural History, History, or related field
-1-2 years relevant experience
-Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough, detail-oriented archival research using both physical and online repositories
-Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
-Knowledge of citation and bibliography formats
-Familiarity with property history research (such as Sanborn maps, aerial photographs, building permits, appraiser’s files, historic newspaper research, genealogy, title search)
-Effective interpersonal and communication skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat Acrobat and Creative Suite, and Google Earth
-For field work: the ability to walk on rough terrain, stand/walk for long periods, and lift loads up to 25 pounds
-A current California driver’s license and willingness to travel to field sites throughout Northern and Central California

Desirable Qualifications:
-Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Architectural History (36 CFR Part 61)
-Familiarity with California and Bay Area history, specifically residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial architectural styles and themes
-Knowledge of CEQA, NHPA Section 106, NRHP and CRHR criteria, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Treatment Standards
-Previous experience recording and evaluating buildings
-Basic knowledge of GIS and citation management software such as Zotero

Benefits include health insurance, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with employer match, and professional development funds. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@ahc-heritage.com.

 


Posted: September 26, 2024
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