KCI Technologies is the largest employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm in Maryland, employing more than 900 operating out of offices in 12 states—Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia—and the District of Columbia. With revenues of approximately $142 million in 2008, Engineering News-Record Magazine has placed KCI 88th among the top engineering firms in the country.
KCI has positions open for Architectural Historian to assist with historic structures studies and Section 106 related studies, including identification, documentation and evaluation of historic structures, districts and landscapes, and the assessment of NRHP eligibility and project effects on historic properties. The position includes field survey, research, preparation of historic contexts, completion of state survey forms and preparation of technical reports. Applicants also may assist with preparation and design of brochures, displays, and exhibits as they relate to historic resources.
The applicant should have strong knowledge of National Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria; experience conducting historic structure surveys and completing state survey forms, determination of eligibility and determination of effect reports; and be familiar with state and federal historic preservation legislation, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Position requires knowledge of regional architectural history, architectural styles, associated social movements and history, as well as a minimum of 2 years experience in survey, identification, documentation and evaluation of historic resources.
The applicant must be well organized, able to work both independently and within a team atmosphere and be willing to travel to field sites as needed throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern and Mid-Western US. The candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills and be comfortable interacting with clients, agencies and the public. Applicant must be well-versed in digital photography and related applications, and proficient in MS Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access and Photoshop is desirable.
The candidate must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for professional qualifications in architectural history, as well as possess a graduate degree in architectural history, historic preservation or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history required.
Job responsibilities may include participation in research efforts related to archaeological survey, testing and data recovery projects, scoping efforts for utility and transportation projects, and other projects that have historic research components.
Candidates must submit resumes through our online applicant tracking system.
To apply copy and paste into your web browser: http://careers.kci.com/jobdetail/10-P916-016_architectural_historian_i_ah_i_mechanicsburg_pennsylvania or visit our Career page at www.kci.com and post to position: 10-P916-016.
KCI offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.
KCI is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. Minority and female candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE/M/D/F/V
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