Architectural Historian

Sapphos Environmental, Inc. is seeking a full-time architectural historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualifications for History and Architectural History. This professional exempt position encompasses technical, project management, and marketing responsibilities. The minimum professional qualifications are a graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history, or a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field plus one of the following: 

1. At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or 
2. Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history

• Conduct historic resources surveys and assessments, including site inspections, research, photography, and evaluation under National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and other criteria of significance
• Prepare State of California Historic Resources Inventory forms, Historic Resources Technical Reports and Context Statements, and Environmental Impact Report/Statement sections related to historic resources
• Compile Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation packages
• Analyze potential impacts to historic resources under the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other legislation
• Coordinate with the Office of Historic Preservation and other government agencies
• Manage projects, including client interaction, tracking of budgets and schedules 
• Participate in marketing outreach and development of historic resources proposals, project budgets, and schedules

In addition to the professional requirements listed above, candidates must not only meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualifications for History and Architectural History (required in order to be considered) but must have the following experience-

• Experience in cultural resources project management with a command of federal and state cultural resource and historic preservation statutes and regulations
• Knowledge of the history and architectural history of Southern California
• Background in the application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and preparation of HABS documentation
• Demonstrated research, writing, and photographic abilities
• Ability to use computer hardware, software, and other related information technologies for extended periods on a daily basis
• Knowledge and/or experience with the environmental analysis and documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, desired, but not required.

Candidates should be detail-oriented; have a professional demeanor and strong organizational skills; and possess the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with clients. 

The salary range for this position is determined by level of education and experience. In addition to competitive salaries, Sapphos Environmental, Inc. offers a full benefit package that includes medical, dental, long-term care, disability, health club incentive, secured parking, 401k plan, and a training allotment.

In addition to competitive salaries, Sapphos Environmental, Inc. offers a full benefit package that includes medical, dental, long-term care, disability, health club incentive, parking, 401k, and a training allotment.

All interested applicants, please send a cover letter, writing sample (less than 5 pages), and resume to recruiting@sapphosenvironmental.com