Cultural Resources Specialist - Architectural Historian
HDRCity of Syracuse, New York, United States • City of Albany, New York, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted January 15, 2026
60650 - 108125 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
HDR is a employee-owned company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.
Job Description
HDR is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist - Architectural Historian to perform literature reviews, conduct research, and coordinate surveys of historic-age properties. The role requires a strong understanding of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and experience working with GIS utilities.
Requirements
- Perform literature reviews and records checks
- Conduct research at archives/historical organizations
- Coordinate and conduct reconnaissance or intensive-level surveys of historic-age, above-ground properties
- Complete Historic Resource Survey Forms
- Complete evaluations of historic-age, above-ground resources
- Complete Determination of Effect Evaluations
- Coordinate and compete resolution of adverse effects
- Complete Section 4(f) Evaluations
- Coordinate with state agencies
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates
- Attend client/agency, consulting party, and public meetings
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time away
- Parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee referral bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
