Colorado State University Looking for Architectural Historian (Mid-Level) – JBPHH, Oahu, HI Full Time

Position Location
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, HI

Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position: Yes

Posting Number: 202400274AP

Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title
Prof/Indiv Contrib II

Work Hours/Week: 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$89,000 – $98,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Desired Start Date
04/08/2024

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
03/18/2024

Description of Work Unit

CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Position Summary

A Mid-Level Architectural Historian position is available with Colorado State University and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to provide on-site program support for Commander, Navy Region Hawaii. This position will be duty-stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) on the Island of Oahu. Relocation expenses are available if conditions apply.

The Mid-Level Architectural Historian is expected to function as part of a team that supports Navy Region Hawaii’s (CNRH) cultural resources management and compliance tasks. The position requires a combination of office and field activities to assess potential effects of proposed undertakings; and preparing context statements, site records, National Register eligibility evaluations, and other reports for historic structures, buildings, features, and sites.

The primary duties include assisting Navy Region Hawaii in the following: perform historical and archival research; conduct inventory and National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) evaluations of architectural and engineered resources to satisfy CNRH’s obligations under Section 110 of the NHPA; review and/or prepare historic resources survey reports, NRHP eligibility evaluations, State historic building inventory forms, and Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record (HABS/HAER) documentation; and assist in the development of historic preservation treatment plans.

Must be able to communicate and interact with internal/external staff, Navy officials, seamen, airmen, and the public in a professional manner. Work requires a high degree of independent judgment/decision making, technical writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and people skills.

LOCATION: Commander Navy Region Hawaii is the regional coordinator for all shore-based naval personnel and shore activities in Hawaii. Navy Region Hawaii at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam provides key services to maintain the safety and vital infrastructure that allows the Navy to operate efficiently in Hawaii. Pearl Harbor was established as a U.S. Naval Base in 1908 and is listed as a National Historic Landmark for its contribution to the rise of the U.S. as a major power in the Pacific and the crucial role it played in World War II, beginning with the December 7, 1941 attack.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Required Job Qualifications

• MA degree in architectural history, architecture, historic preservation, history, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in architectural history, including experience conducting historical and archival research; analyzing historical data, conducting architectural surveys and evaluations; and synthesizing and writing up the results of research.
• Familiarity with Federal historic preservation laws and regulations that govern cultural resource management (e.g., the National Historic Preservation Act).
• Experience photographing historic properties.
• Experience working with a wide range of data and information, maintaining organized details, and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Have a thorough understanding of most standard computer programs.
• Experience communicating technical information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Highly qualified candidate will possess greater than two (2) years of post-graduate professional work experience in architectural history
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards (36 CFR 61) and/or applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards in accordance with Section 112 of the NHPA (54 USC 306131)
• Previous work experience in the Pacific region, particularly the Hawaiian Islands.
• Familiarity with Hawai?i State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) Guidelines and Documentation.
• Knowledge of Historical American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and/or Historic American Landscapes Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) recordation and documentation standards.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Job Duty Category: Inventory, Documentation, and Evaluation of built-environment historic resources

Duty/Responsibility

• Work collaboratively as part of a team to document, evaluate and periodically monitor historic built-environment resources.
• Perform research and fieldwork necessary for the identification, documentation, evaluation, and reporting of historic resources, especially historic buildings.
• Prepare historical reports and other technical documents; contribute to research designs; and develop historical contexts.

Percentage Of Time: 40

Job Duty Category: Cultural Resources Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist with project and document review, conduct background/archival research, and provide professional input and analysis, as requested and as required for compliance under NHPA.
• Write and produce documents to support the CNRH Program.
• Participate in project reviews of undertakings, including construction and renovation projects, training, etc. to consider effects on historic properties and write, prepare, and assemble NHPA compliance documents, as directed.
• Based on research and investigations, compile sufficient information for NRHP eligibility evaluations

Percentage Of Time: 40

Job Duty Category: Communication and coordination

Duty/Responsibility

• Regularly and routinely communicate via in-person meetings, tele/video conferences, and email to provide support and assistance regarding all aspects of cultural resource management
• Prepare meeting materials and minutes;
• Document preparation, review, and summary;
• Prepares briefs, presentations, and memoranda that support management deliberations and decisions;
• Gathers, synthesizes, and analyzes data;

Percentage Of Time: 15

Job Duty Category: Other Duties

Duty/Responsibility

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time: 5

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than March 18th, 2024 for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

1. Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
2. Resume
3. References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other – Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal backgro

Search Contact
Alexandra Wallace, [email protected]

EEO Statement

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The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected].

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The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Minimum References Requested
3

Maximum References Requested
3