Cultural Resources Specialist 2 - (168934)

We specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services at HDR. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and innovative infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Company
HDR
Portland ME
Responsibilities
  • Manage tasks related to the preparation and development of technical documentation for cultural resources compliance under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Section 4(f) (49 U.S.C. 303) of the Department of Transportation Act and applicable state historic preservation laws
  • Lead reconnaissance and intensive-level surveys, historic contexts, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nominations and determinations of eligibility, assessment of project effects on historic properties, Historic Structures Reports, condition assessments, and other technical work
  • Conduct detail archival and background research
  • Prepare architectural inventory forms
  • Author architectural and historical resources reports
  • Assist with tasks related to Section 106 consulting party coordination and development of Section 106 agreement documents, including correspondence on behalf of federal agencies, consulting party coordination, and development of Section 106 agreement documents.
  • Develop presentations for clients and consultative purposes
  • Assist with preparation and development of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation and feasibility and supporting studies for environmental planning projects
  • Develop and successfully manage relationships with internal and external clients, specifically with federal and state agencies, and with State Historic Preservation Offices
  • Work independently on small projects, or assist other staff on larger projects
  • Perform other duties as needed
  • Travel to project locations, predominantly throughout the Northeast Region
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field
  • Minimum 7 years of applicable experience
  • Self-motivated, with excellent writing and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel and work under varied weather conditions, remotely, and within natural environments
  • Willingness to work in a team environment
  • Previous experience with the regulatory framework surrounding cultural resource management (i.e., Section 106, Section 4(f), and NEPA)
  • Strong oral communication skills; basic computer skills (Microsoft Office products)
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous work experience in Section 106 NHPA compliance
  • Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural History
Program / Center Affiliation
Job Type
Full-Time