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EMH&T is seeking a History Architecture Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team located in Columbus, Ohio.

The position will work closely with EMH&T's environmental and cultural resources staff to support EMH&T's cultural resource practice. This position can be either full-time or part-time to accommodate candidate's desired schedule.

Our Cultural Resource team works on a variety of projects that require compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and we are committed to excellence in our work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for history/architecture (H/A) surveys.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of surveys with the help of EMH&T's project managers; coordinating with clients and government agencies (e.g., Ohio State Historic Preservation Office and other SHPOs).
• Overseeing and ensuring technical accuracy of field investigations, documents, and report writing. Projects may range from small, local surveys to large, out of state projects.
• Complete all levels of history/architecture surveys and related documents.
• Perform H/A surveys, including research, site inspections, condition assessments, and evaluations under the National Register of Historic Places.
• Analyze assessment findings, develop recommendations and prepare historic structures reports, conservation plans, condition assessments and related documents for client and agency review.
• Serve as lead author and reviewer of H/A surveys and reports, ensuring technical accuracy and quality of work products.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MA/MS or Ph.D.) in American architectural history, anthropology, architectural preservation, preservation planning, architecture, or closely related field.
• Meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications for History, Architectural History, Architecture, Historic Architecture, or Historic Preservation Planning.
• Experience and ability to complete H/A surveys for a variety of clients and sectors.
• Minimum of five years demonstrated full-time experience as a preservation architect/historian conducting historic research, preparing surveys, and writing reports for architectural preservation, historic structures, and facility analyses.
• Must be a strong technical writer with a minimum of five years of experience as a lead author on H/A surveys (if selected for an interview, a writing sample may be requested).
• Knowledge of preservation, historic construction, and restoration techniques and policies.
• Ability to independently plan and organize work to meet fast-paced deadlines.
• Must be attentive to organization, detail, and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• ODOT Prequalification in History/Architectural Investigations
• Qualified on the Ohio SHPO History/Architecture Consultants List
• Professional accreditation, e.g., Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)

Physical Requirements:

The work may be physically demanding and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee in the above-listed position(s) will encounter and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits

EMH&T offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical & dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program, an employee assistance program that includes legal and identify theft services. Annually, based on yearend business results, an employee's eligibility for a merit increase and/or bonus is reviewed taking into account the individual's performance and contributions.

Must be legally authorized and permitted to work within the US without any restrictions or time limitations.