Staff Architectural Historian at Vantage Point Solutions

Staff Architectural Historian

Job Summary

The Environmental and Cultural Resources Team at Vantage Point Solutions is looking for an SOI-qualified historian or architectural historian to assist with projects in both the office and in the field. The applicant must have strong writing skills and should be familiar with the National Environmental Projection Act and National Historic Preservation Act/Section 106 requirements for different project types. Successful applicants will have previous experience planning and leading building survey projects in multiple states for multiple agencies, be willing to work in a team to complete other permitting projects, be able to multi-task, and be a strong communicator. This position is mostly office-based (80% office, 20% field).

VPS specializes in telecommunications projects in more than 40 states. Remote work, after a training and probationary period, is possible with this position.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and right-of-way specialists for environmental and cultural resource concerns
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies on current architectural requirements
• Writing and preparation of cultural resource/architectural proposals, Phase I/Class I reports, and providing technical professional opinions for project planning
• Organize and plan Phase III/Class III field projects of various sizes, in multiple states

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in one of the following fields (or related field): history, architectural history, historic preservation
• Experience with federal or state permitting for environmental and/or cultural resources required (at least 6 months)
• Valid US Driver’s license, clean driving record
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to be in the field/travel mandatory (40% office/60% field on average, more during summer months/field season)

Benefits

Vantage Point is offering full-time positions with benefits and contract positions for these openings. The benefits for full-time positions are as follow:

• Wages $25-32 pr/hour depending on experience
• Per diem (no receipts) when away from office/home base
• Health Insurance
• Overtime and Bonus Potential
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program

About Vantage Point Solutions

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people – both employees and clients – first. VPS is a customer-focused, technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband, power, and financial industries.

Vantage Point is employee-owned, and because client success means employee success, the entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun, too).

EEO

Vantage Point Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”