[Hiring] Architectural Historian @Merjent

Role Description

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is currently seeking an Architectural Historian. The Architectural Historian will work within the larger Cultural Resources Group and perform a variety of office and field tasks, including:

• Historic research
• Completion of historic resource evaluations/assessments
• Field survey and property documentation
• Working with and developing new clients

This is a full-time, benefits eligible opportunity that can be based anywhere in the U.S. or from Merjent's Minneapolis, MN or Appleton, WI offices. The anticipated salary for this position is between $72,100-$111,300, depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. This position is also bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and coordinate compliance with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state environmental regulations.
• Assess the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility of individual resources and/or districts.
• Write architectural descriptions, property histories, historic context statements, statements of significance, and effect determinations.
• Conduct historic property and context research, including primary and secondary sources, census records, historic maps, newspapers, city directories, building blueprints, tax records, etc.
• Engage with the public and stakeholders.
• Prepare defensible compliance documentation in support of NHPA/Section 106 review.
• Prepare technical reports for above-ground property surveys.
• Conduct field surveys and site visits (approximately 20% travel required).
• Independently manage architectural history and historic preservation projects.
• Perform and analyze photographic surveys of historic resources and project viewshed impacts on resources.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Maintain qualifications to meet the guidelines of a PI in each state where they conduct fieldwork or review projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, Heritage Conservation, Architectural History, or a closely related field and 3+ years of relevant experience; OR a bachelor's degree in one of these fields and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional 36 CFR Part 61 Qualifications in Architectural History.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience working with NHPA and NEPA.
• Experience in cultural resources management and the supervision of cultural resource projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the history/architectural history of the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
• Experience working in the consulting environment, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience in visual landscape analysis and assessment is preferred.
• Documentation and research experience, including Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record documentation, is preferred.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation package, pro-rated according to start date.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits and compensation packages.
• Support for annual career-related training.
• Encouragement of organic growth within the company.
• Support for travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

E-Verify

Merjent, Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to merjent.applicantpro.com .

Merjent, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.