Lead Architectural Historian

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Lead Architectural Historian | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC010015] Engagement Team | Engineer / Scientist III Labor Category - Mid Level Exempt[1099] Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The CONUS Region supporting The FPAC Business Center is a first-of-its-kind organization at USDA, combining the talent of employees from all three FPAC agencies into specialized teams that serve employees and customers across the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). This new business approach helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters.

Seeking Lead Architectural Historian candidates with relevant Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Clients such as FPAC.  This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Regional Cultural Resources Identification Field Guides (Lead Architectural Historian) in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Industry Sector focussing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) – Environmental Activities Division (ENV)  Generally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the CONUS Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Lead Architectural Historian | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC010015]

The Lead Architectural Historian is responsible for analyzing and documenting historic buildings, structures, and landscapes that may be encountered by FSA staff in the field. This role includes contributing to the development of the field guides by providing expert input on the identification and significance of architectural features within each region. The historian ensures that the guides include clear and accurate information about the architectural heritage relevant to the project areas.. An architectural historian is a person who studies and writes about the history of architecture, and is regarded as an authority on it.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Lead Architectural Historian | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC010015] (FPAC010015) Candidates:

Education: Master’s degree meeting the Secretary of the Interior qualifications for architectural historian.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualifications - Lead Architectural Historian: Minimum Education - Master’s degree that meets the Secretary of the Interior qualifications for architectural historian.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of architectural history and historic preservation; Skills in documenting and analyzing historic structures; Proficient in creating detailed architectural reports.

Competencies Required

• Strong attention to detail and visual analysis; Ability to interpret architectural styles and construction methods; Expertise in compliance with historic preservation standards.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

Other Details

• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital