On-Call Architectural Historian

About the role

Kleinfelder is seeking On-Call Architectural Historians to support public and private sector projects throughout California. This role involves assisting with historical research, field surveys, resource recordation, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork including research at in-person repositories, reconnaissance- and intensive-level architectural history surveys, resource recordation including architectural descriptions, and resource evaluation based on NRHP, CHRH, and/or local regulations.
• Office tasks including remote research, drafting historic contexts, report writing, and resource evaluation based on NRHP, CHRH, and/or local regulations.
• Work directly with other architectural historians, archaeologists, biologists, environmental planners, and project managers.
• Provide enthusiasm and commitment to client service and technical excellence.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, or a closely related field.
• SOI Qualified architectural historian or historian preferred.
• 3 - 6 years of related experience in California.
• Familiar with preparing Department of Parks and Recreation Forms (DPR 523-series).
• Candidates must be able and willing to travel and work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, sometimes traversing rugged terrain.
• GIS experience (e.g., ArcGIS Online, field maps).
• Photography proficiency.
• Familiarity with CRM databases/software (i.e. CHRIS).
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and management skills.
• The ability to work closely with clients, engineers, and other technical specialists as part of a larger combined project team.
• Candidates located in Northern California are preferred.