Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Title: Historian

Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time

Travel Required: Yes (25-50%)

Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Incorporated in 2011, North Wind Resource Consulting's core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources, Section 404 for wetlands, and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Historian will be part of North Wind's Historic Preservation Team (HPT), which provides a wide variety of services associated with the identification, evaluation, and treatment of historic properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Conducting archival research, historic property research and documentation, National Register of Historic Places nominations and Determinations of Eligibility (DOEs), historic building and streetscape assessments, cultural landscape inventories (CLIs) and reports (CLRs) and providing supplemental historic preservation services for local governments.

+ Working with North Wind archaeologists on projects conducted under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and various state historic preservation laws.

+ Crafting NRHP eligibility recommendations for historic-age cultural resources.

+ Developing both general and property-specific historic contexts for a variety of projects across the country.

+ Writing and editing reports.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assisting with public outreach when needed;

+ Assisting with cultural resources field surveys;

+ Providing recommendations to maintain historic integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

+ Archaeologist, historic preservationist, or architectural historian with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or other degree related to cultural resources management of historic structures or preservation architecture with a concentration in American architecture and 2 years postgraduate professional experience in these fields is required.

+ Master's degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or other degree related to cultural resources management of historic structures or preservation architecture with a concentration in American architecture also qualifies.

+ Must have academic-level writing skills, experience in Section 106 and Section 110 consultation, and command of Microsoft Office suite software.

Skills and Abilities:

+ Ability to conduct historical research independently, online and in-person, at libraries, museums, archives, and other repositories.

+ Ability to create concise and professional presentations using PowerPoint or other media.

+ Ability to facilitate public meetings, workshops, design charrettes, etc.

+ Ability to conduct oral history interviews and synthesize information for incorporation into a historical report.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and basic background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/ArcGIS applications.

+ Experience in conducting cultural landscape inventories (CLI) and reports (CLR).

+ Basic knowledge of archaeology.

+ Professional experience in Arizona with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office including the preparation of State of Arizona Property Inventory forms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be physically fit and able to conduct fieldwork for long hours in various environments and conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The preferred candidate will work from North Wind's office in Tempe, Arizona. This position will require travel, sometimes on short notice and for extended periods.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.