Environmental Review Historian

Job Information

• Location: Department of Community Affairs Office, Atlanta, Georgia
• Advertised Salary: $40,000 – $45,000
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: March 16, 2026

Work/Life balance

• 13 paid Holidays
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Educational Support Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k match and more! 

Job Description

This contract position will serve as an Environmental Review (ER) Historian on the ER team in the Historic Preservation Division of DCA.  The ER Historian will process project review applications for database entry, routing, and file management. They will primarily review U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) projects for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility and effects determinations for Section 106 compliance and similar/related state and federal laws. They will utilize Section 106 program alternatives such as programmatic agreements and program comments to facilitate the review process.  They will assist in resolving adverse effects, including negotiating and reviewing agreement documents.  Additionally, they will provide interagency liaison support, technical assistance, and information to the public, along with giving presentations and conducting meetings and site visits as necessary. Furthermore, they will provide ER program reporting and assist in managing program files in accordance with established procedures. Finally, they will advise the ER Program Manager, HPD Office Directors, Historic Preservation Division Director, and other agency officials on ER-related issues and projects. As necessary, they will support other HPD program areas and support and participate in special projects.

Duration

This position is funded through Disaster Recovery funds, as such it is subject to the funding provided under disaster relief efforts, specifically from HUD.  Initial position period will be up to a year and a half, with the intent to continue through at least 2032.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in architectural history or historic preservation or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in a directly related field.

-OR-

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in an equivalent position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants with a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or Architecture in combination with minimum qualification educational requirements or other multiple degree combinations including disciplines from both minimum and preferred qualifications lists and one or more of the following:

• Experience with reviewing projects for Section 106 compliance and similar/related state and federal laws, including defining APE and eligibility and effects determinations
• Experience surveying for and documenting historic resources, including identifying/defining types and styles, as a consultant or as a state/local agency staff
• Experience with evaluating historic resources for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and reviewing work for consistency with SOI Standards
• Experience working with property owners or agencies regarding preservation and rehabilitation issues
• Experience working with databases or other electronic information file systems
• Experience working with at least one other core SHPO program area such as Tax Incentives, Certified Local Governments, or National Register on a consultant basis or as agency staff

Working Conditions

This position is currently designated as a hybrid (part in-office and part remote/telework) position.  This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime.  Local periodic travel may be required.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and consistently operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to perform office-related duties.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, applicants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.
• Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.