Job description
Early career Architectural Historian/Historic Preservation Specialist
Austin, Texas
We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.
Speaking of growth, our Cultural Resources team, which includes Secretary of the Interior qualified Archaeologists, Historians, Architectural Historians, Cultural Landscape Specialists, and Historic Preservation Specialists is currently seeking an early career Architectural Historian or Historic Preservation Specialist to work in a collaborative environment on complex environmental compliance projects.
Job Description
ICF seeks an early career Architectural Historian or Historic Preservation Specialist for our Austin, Texas, office. This position includes assisting with historical research, fieldwork, and report writing for built environment studies under the supervision of our cultural resources team managers. Projects are anticipated to focus on Transportation, Water, Energy, and Planning & Development markets.
What You Will Do
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Assist with historical research in local, state, and regional libraries and archives.
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Assist with historic resources surveys and assessments, including site inspections, research, photography, historic context writing, and evaluation under the National Register of Historic Places
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Assist with the preparation of historic property inventory forms (including statements of significance and architectural descriptions)
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Assist with preparing environmental documentation, including technical reports.
Basic Qualifications
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Masters in Historic Preservation, History, or Architectural History or closely related field.
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Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.
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Must be willing to travel occasionally for fieldwork and meetings, with occasional overnight travel for up to 5 days.
Preferred Qualifications
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Demonstrated research and writing abilities, with the ability to present clear, precise, analytical, and authoritative arguments. A writing sample may be requested.
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Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple disciplines.
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Operational knowledge of the history and architectural history of Texas and/or Oklahoma
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Working knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Antiquities Codes of various states.
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MS Office Suite.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that price diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences.
Working at ICF
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our
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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
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