What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant, Historic Tax Credits position at Ryan, LLC?
Why Ryan?
- Hybrid Work Options
- Award-Winning Culture
- Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
- 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
- Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
- Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
- 401K with Employer Match
- Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
- Fertility Assistance Program
- Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
This position is entry level leading to Senior Consultant level positions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
People:
- Creates a positive team member experience.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, displays a positive demeanor and team spirit.
- Provide support to senior staff for historic rehabilitation projects
Client:
- Conducts site visits as required in support of senior staff and execution of Part 1, Part 2 or photo layups
Values:
- Research and prepare Part 1 applications – which includes developing historic contexts and architectural analyses for a building or district per State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and National Park Service (NPS) professional standards
- Help prepare necessary documentation for municipal applications for local review and/or Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications
- Prepare cover forms for federal and state applications
- Complete photo layup and photo keys and other figures related to filings
- Manage associated project files for Ryan records and for distribution to client
- Assist with administrative tasks necessary for the smooth operation of office
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with strong writing and research capabilities (in History, Architectural History, Historical Preservation or equivalent preferred)
- Minimum two years’ experience with historic tax credit application projects
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and write persuasive technical arguments
- Work experience in comparable federal, state, or local preservation programs is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and initiative working in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to conduct research both online and in archives
- Ability to multi-task and work independently in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment
Computer Skills:
- The candidate must have Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (especially InDesign)
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None required.
Work Environment:
- Standard indoor working environment.
- Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
- Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
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This position requires a fair amount field activity
- Exposure to workplace elements, such as dust, dirt, shavings
- Independent travel requirement: 30 to 50%.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
