Architectural Historian

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Job Description

At Olsson we help our clients in multiple states navigate complex historical and archaeological compliance landscapes with ease. We ensure proactive adherence to key historical preservation laws and regulations including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) review process. Our innovative methods empower clients to achieve project goals while preserving our historical heritage.

Olsson is seeking candidates who meet the United States Secretary of Interior (SOI) Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR 61). The ideal candidate could be an archeologist or an architectural historian. This role is multifaceted and critical in ensuring compliance with state local and federal historical and archaeological preservation regulations while promoting sustainable this role you will lead compliance projects perform cultural resource assessments engage with regulatory agencies coordinate with clients and collaborate with team members and external consultants. You will have the opportunity to mentor and train others in complex compliance work as well as lead client and regulatory meetings.

Join us and be part of a team thats making a real impact!

We are open to considering candidates in a variety of locations including areas where we may not currently have an office presence. While we have active openings in Fayetteville AR; Little Rock AR; Lincoln NE; Omaha NE; Overland Park KS; Oklahoma City OK; Colorado Springs CO; Loveland CO; and Denver CO we welcome candidates interested in other locations as well.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating complex federal state and local regulations and attaining necessary permits and clearances
• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA): Developing necessary NHPA documentation collaborating with agencies such as the lead federal agency Native American tribes state agencies the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) USACE and USFWS to obtain essential reviews and guidance while coordinating a multidisciplinary team.
• Field Investigations: Completing or coordinating fieldwork with Olsson staff or sub-consultants including archaeological surveys test excavations and the documentation of above-ground historic resources such as buildings roadways bridges and historic districts
• Public Engagement and Outreach:Organizing public meetings and workshops to gather community input shaping projects through feedback and ensuring transparent communication of project details while effectively engaging stakeholders. Additionally lead federal agencies may request Olssons assistance with tribal consultation requirements
• Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Work:Collaborating with engineers architects and urban planners to incorporate historical preservation into projects and promote interdisciplinary teamwork
• Project Management:Overseeing projects from start to finish managing timelines budgets and deliverables and coordinating with subconsultant clients and agencies

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Graduate degree in archaeology anthropology history architecture historic preservation or a closely related field
• Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR 61) for Archaeologist or Architectural Historian
• Practical experience in archaeological or historical research cultural resource management or compliance with historic preservation standards
• Aptitude for project management ensuring oversight and compliance with historical and archaeological regulations
• Skilled in clearly communicating findings and producing high-quality written deliverables including reports memos and documentation.
• Self-direction and dependability with strong follow-through on deadlines and deliverables

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design client advisory services planning field services and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender disability age military status or other protected status.

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