Principal Architectural Historian

Additional Locations: NA

Primary Locations: VA, Gainesville, 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite 100, 20155 

Requisition ID: 202431

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company,  is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time permanent Principal Architectural Historian position in our Northern Virginia office. The pay rate for this position is competitive and dependent on experience.

Job Duties

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversight and/or management of architectural projects including reconnaissance and evaluation surveys
• Planning and budgeting architectural history projects and preparing technical and cost proposals
• Coordination with local, state, and federal agency staff and clients under the direction of project managers
• Monitoring and ensuring work quality and adherence to schedule and budget for diverse architectural history projects from field survey to report production
• Researching, writing, compiling, and editing cultural resource management reports

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• An advanced degree in Architectural History, or a closely related field and at least three (3) year of experience as a Principal Architectural Historian
• Applied knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resource laws and regulations
• Willingness to travel (per diem and lodging will be provided on projects more than approximately 90 miles from the office)
• Physical ability to perform rigorous fieldwork in all settings and weather conditions
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience and familiarity with architectural resources and cultural history of the Mid-Atlantic region
• Experience preparing National Register nominations and HABS/HAER/HALS documentation

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program:  Send-A-Friend
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on exchanging ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

 

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

 

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

 

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%