Associate Project Architectural Historian

SWCAs expanding Architectural History team is seeking anAssociate Project Architectural Historianto support projects in the Pacific Northwest subregion. Under supervision of the Cultural Resources Director an Associate Project Architectural Historian performs a variety of office and field tasks including historic research documentation of historic properties and completing historic resource evaluations/ assessments.

This is a full-time regular (with benefits) hourly position that will report to our Portland OR officeHowever we are considering qualified candidates from across oursubregion and individuals located near our offices in Boise ID; Corvallis OR;andWhitefish MTare strongly encouraged to apply and will receive full position is eligible to work on a hybrid or distributed basis.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applicationsimmediately and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we haveidentifiedsuitable individuals we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of environmental professionals who specialize in environmental planning natural and cultural resource management and regulatory compliance. Ourcompanypurpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects thatbenefitpeople today.

• Independently or as part of a project team conduct historic resource assessments/evaluations according to local state and federal criteria of significance.

• Conduct independent archival research.

• Draft historiccontext statements.

• Plan and carry out historic resource surveys of a variety of residential commercial industrial and institutional properties.

• Analyze drawings plan sets and written project descriptions to assess effects using the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and other relevant criteria.

• Prepare defensible reports and compliance documentation in support of NHPASection 106 reviewand equivalent state-level reviews.

• Manage quality and completeness of data collection analysis and report preparation from start to finish.

• Work closely with the Cultural Resource Team Lead(s) as well as project managers directors principal investigatorsarchaeologistsGIS stafftechnical editorsand others throughout the company to promote SWCAs business interests in adherence to its mission vision and values.

• Collaborate with SWCAs Historic Preservation Working Group and architectural historians throughout the company.

• Take responsibility for team safety developing safety plans (when applicable) and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Architectural History Historic Preservation Heritage Conservation Public History or a closely related field.

• At least3years of experience working in cultural resource management as an architectural historianor equivalent experience.

• Meets the Secretary of the Interiors Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History and/or History.

• Experience surveying architectural resources at the reconnaissance and intensivelevel andpreparinghistoric property resourceforms.

• Working knowledge of cultural resource laws and regulations includingNEPAandSection 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

• Willingness and availability to travel throughout the region and potentially elsewhere in the United States. Travel mayrequireapproximately30% of the time.

• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive on behalf of SWCA.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working in cultural resource management as an architectural historian.

• At least 2 years of experience conducting architectural history and historic built environment surveys in the Pacific Northwest.

• Demonstrated experience preparing historic property inventories evaluations and technical reportsin accordance withState Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)guidelinesand documentation requirements for Oregon Washington and/or Idaho.

• Familiarity with state-specific cultural resources regulations survey methodologies and Section 106 consultation practices in the Pacific Northwest.

• Candidateslocatedin the Pacific Northwest sub-region.

KnowledgeSkillsand Attributes

• Strong technical research writing and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks across projects priorities and deadlines.

• Experience coordinating with federal state Tribal and local agencies and clients.

• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality technical deliverables.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to a growing cultural resources program.

We are#OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices programs and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning we#NeverSettle and we#GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCAs unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness Is giving back to your community a priority SWCA is a team of scientists planners technical experts and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose:Ourcompanypurpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects thatbenefitpeople today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm providing afull-spectrumof environmental offices across the United States SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks amongEngineering News-RecordsTop 200 Environmental Firms.

If you needassistanceaccessing SWCAs website completing the online application or requireaccommodationsat any point during the hiring process due to a disability please contact us ator call to providingan inclusiveand supportive experience for all contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its alignment with this commitment SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Portland OR-based position can expect a rate of $31.36/hour to $40.02/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience qualifications geographic location client requirements where applicable and other factorspermittedby -status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCAs Total Rewards package which includes a competitive benefits package ( forward-thinking workplace flexibility outstanding corporate culture award-winning career development and more.

EOE - women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds including those with diverse experiences and veterans to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity innovation and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills andexperiencesour internal team members bring to SWCAs continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within where possible providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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