Topic ID #8239 - posted 7/31/2010 4:16 AM
Jennifer Palmer
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Architectural Historian - Dallas, TX
Jennifer Palmer
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Architectural HIstorian
Company: URS Corporation
Location: Dallas
Posted on: July 29, 2010
Job Description:
Requisition Number: URS46655Interest Category: EngineeringInterest Sub Category: Architectural/ Design ServicesJob Title: Architectural HIstorianEmployment Category/Status: Part TimeType of Position: Regular HireCountry: U.S.State/Province: TexasCity: DallasMinimum Requirements: Do The Best Work Of Your Life.At URS, we've got a lot of incredible projects going. But the most impressive is our total business success. We're already a recognized leader in the engineering, architectural, planning and construction management services.As the scope of our projects expands and diversifies, the opportunity for you to be challenged and develop will also continue to grow. If you'd like to work at the top of the industry, consider our opening for an Architectural Historian.Minimum requirements:. Graduate degree in history, architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field.. Meet the Secretary of the Interior's standards for an architectural historian or historian.. Minimum of two years of experience in performing Section 106 review and assessment, archival research, the development and production of historic overviews and historic contexts.. Experience managing the research components of cultural resources projects or in other areas of responsibility.. Competent writing skills and an understanding of the requirements of historic-era cultural resources documentation.. Ability to work independently in the field, and able to work with others to efficiently produce reports.. Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time.. Excellent communication skills.. Comfortable working with MSWord, MSExcel, GPS units, photographic equipment, and able to quickly learn new software as necessary.. Experience with TxDOT, Cold War-Era and other military resources, and Section 4(f) documentation.Job Description: Primary Responsibilities:. Performing services associated with the identification, documentation, evaluation, and reporting of historic resources.. Applying NRHP or other criteria to determine the significance and/or integrity of historic resources.. Preparing survey reports, writing, historical research and documentation.. Section 106 review and assessment.. Budgeting and contribution to the preparation of cost proposals.. Archival research.. Development and production of historic overviews and historic contexts.. Participation in other projects that involve assessment, research, and documentation of historic resources.. Participation in research efforts related to archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery projects; scoping efforts for utility and transportation corridor projects; and other projects with historic research components.URS seeks individuals who are motivated to learn, grow and seek out new project responsibilities.As one of the world's largest engineering design firms, URS offers abundant opportunities to work on world-class projects and gain valuable professional experience. Through our global network of offices, we offer an unparalleled variety of career paths to choose from.Our Career Planning Program (CPP) can provide you with a planning framework so you can realize your professional potential. Ask about this important program created and designed in house by URS employees working within the Company's various disciplines.URS offers an attractive compensation package including full health benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, EOE M/F/D/V.
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Architectural HIstorian
Company: URS Corporation
Location: Dallas
Posted on: July 29, 2010
Job Description:
Requisition Number: URS46655Interest Category: EngineeringInterest Sub Category: Architectural/ Design ServicesJob Title: Architectural HIstorianEmployment Category/Status: Part TimeType of Position: Regular HireCountry: U.S.State/Province: TexasCity: DallasMinimum Requirements: Do The Best Work Of Your Life.At URS, we've got a lot of incredible projects going. But the most impressive is our total business success. We're already a recognized leader in the engineering, architectural, planning and construction management services.As the scope of our projects expands and diversifies, the opportunity for you to be challenged and develop will also continue to grow. If you'd like to work at the top of the industry, consider our opening for an Architectural Historian.Minimum requirements:. Graduate degree in history, architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field.. Meet the Secretary of the Interior's standards for an architectural historian or historian.. Minimum of two years of experience in performing Section 106 review and assessment, archival research, the development and production of historic overviews and historic contexts.. Experience managing the research components of cultural resources projects or in other areas of responsibility.. Competent writing skills and an understanding of the requirements of historic-era cultural resources documentation.. Ability to work independently in the field, and able to work with others to efficiently produce reports.. Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time.. Excellent communication skills.. Comfortable working with MSWord, MSExcel, GPS units, photographic equipment, and able to quickly learn new software as necessary.. Experience with TxDOT, Cold War-Era and other military resources, and Section 4(f) documentation.Job Description: Primary Responsibilities:. Performing services associated with the identification, documentation, evaluation, and reporting of historic resources.. Applying NRHP or other criteria to determine the significance and/or integrity of historic resources.. Preparing survey reports, writing, historical research and documentation.. Section 106 review and assessment.. Budgeting and contribution to the preparation of cost proposals.. Archival research.. Development and production of historic overviews and historic contexts.. Participation in other projects that involve assessment, research, and documentation of historic resources.. Participation in research efforts related to archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery projects; scoping efforts for utility and transportation corridor projects; and other projects with historic research components.URS seeks individuals who are motivated to learn, grow and seek out new project responsibilities.As one of the world's largest engineering design firms, URS offers abundant opportunities to work on world-class projects and gain valuable professional experience. Through our global network of offices, we offer an unparalleled variety of career paths to choose from.Our Career Planning Program (CPP) can provide you with a planning framework so you can realize your professional potential. Ask about this important program created and designed in house by URS employees working within the Company's various disciplines.URS offers an attractive compensation package including full health benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, EOE M/F/D/V.
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