Architectural Historian

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Architectural Historian to work in our Cultural Resource Management department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research Education Center with every other Friday off.

You will manage historic properties, objects, and landscapes within the built environment of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), along with preserving the historic record of the INL through oral history and heritage documentation. Also, the architectural historian will conduct frequent internal communication with a versatile team of archaeologists, architectural historians, archivists, environmental staff, scientists, engineers, and project managers. Furthermore, communication with external customers and partners in representing CRMO and solving complex project issues is required. Includes keeping up to date with current standard practices in field of study, employing the correct methods and techniques as applicable on a diversity of scope.

Responsibilities Include

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct intensive and reconnaissance surveys in the built environment and prepare INL resource records and monitoring forms to support Section 106 reviews and Section 110 priorities.
• Develop summary and technical documents detailing historic property evaluations methodology and analyses, results, interpretations, and compliance recommendations.
• Implement NHPA as it pertains to the built environment and historic land use. Serves as a leader within CRMO on Environmental Review Process (ERP) reviews and major contributions to CDRLs.
• Train partners on cultural resource awareness.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience with laws, regulations, policies regarding the preservation and protection of cultural resources.
• Produce cultural resource documents including cultural resource reports and effect determinations, resource records and eligibility recommendations for the historic built environment.
• Proficient in maintaining project records, cultural resource files, and electronic databases. Maintain cultural resource geospatial databases.
• Develop studies, plans, or proposals to locate and assess historic properties and to minimize or reduce impacts to historic properties resulting from undertakings. Working knowledge of memorandum of agreements and programmatic agreements to resolve adverse effects.
• Contribute to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation through Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs) or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). Integrate Section 106 into the NEPA processes.
• Lead and create goals for long term strategies regarding built environment resources, including but not limited to: EBR-I Preservation Plan, Built Environment Inventory Updates, Long term display opportunities with historic objects, Section 110 preservation issues.
• Knowledge of HABS/HALS/HAER documentation methods, requirements, and practices.
• Capable of conducting research and producing written contexts to document the cultural and scientific history of an area.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Level 2: A master's degree in architecture history, historic preservation, history or directly related field.
• Level 3: A master's degree in architecture history, historic preservation, history or related field and at least two years of relevant experience.
• Relevant work experience, direct field work experience, experience with site documentation, section 106 & 110, and deliverables.
• Cover letter.
• Must have professional qualifications outlined in the Secretary of Interior Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation: https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm
  
  

Job Information

• The pay range for this position is: Level 2 ($77,628 - $159,228) / Level 3 ($93,204 - $191,076). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
  
  

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
  
  

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

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Primary Location

US-ID-Idaho Falls

Job

Science

Organization

Environment, Safety, Health & Quality (Hxxx)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Apr 22, 2025, 9:16:39 AM

Unposting Date

May 7, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

RELOCATION

Position Relocation Eligible

TELEWORK

On-Site Worker