[MassHistPres] Job Posting: Survey Director/Architectural Historian

[Burks, Sarah]

View this job posting online here: http://www2.cambridgema.gov/viewjoblisting.cfm?Job_ID=2021
Please do not reply to me directly but reply to employment at cambridgema.gov<mailto:employment at cambridgema.gov>.


NOTICE OF POSTING
POSTING DATE:   05/16/18
RESUMES AND LETTERS OF INTEREST REQUESTED BY:   06/18/18
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Recruitment of external applicants is underway concurrent with this posting.
Resumes and letters of interest can be submitted via email to employment at cambridgema.gov<mailto:employment at cambridgema.gov>
Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply.

JOB TITLE                            Survey Director/Architectural Historian

DEPARTMENT:                    Historical Commission

JOB CODE/POSITION #:      M594-701



CIVIL SERVICE:                  Non-civil service position


HOURS OF WORK:              37.5-hour work week; attendance at evening meetings required



UNION AFFILIATION:         Non-Union Position


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Survey Director of the Cambridge Historical Commission is an architectural historian who supports the Commission's historic preservation activities. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

  *   Maintain and update the Survey of Architectural History in Cambridge, an inventory of all 13,000 structures in Cambridge, to include new buildings, renovated and demolished structures, and historical materials.
  *   Support digitization of the Survey by working closely with Commission staff to perfect metadata, evaluate work done by outside consultants, and address concerns and issues as they arise.
  *   Update National Register of Historic Places listings for Cambridge.
  *   Advise property owners on historically appropriate exterior paint colors and other matters of architectural history and appropriate alterations.
  *   Research, write, and edit for internal use and for publication.
  *   Administer one or more neighborhood conservation districts.
  *   Serve on various staff committees as assigned
  *   May perform other related responsibilities/tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  *   A Master's degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or closely related field with coursework in American architectural history; or a Bachelor's degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or closely related field with coursework in American architectural history, plus at least two years of full-time experience in historic preservation practice including research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history with an historic preservation agency, historical organization, or academic institution.

  *   Excellent research and writing abilities, a high level of organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  *   Experience with 19th and 20th century exterior color palettes, field techniques for historic color analysis, surface preparation, and application of exterior paint.
  *   A practical understanding of building fabric and an ability to 'read' historic structures.
  *   Experience compiling state or local architectural inventory forms and National Register nominations.
  *   Familiarity with PCs and related software, particularly Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Ability to assist in maintaining web content and GIS skills are also desirable.
  *   Proficiency with digital SLR cameras for architectural photography.
  *   Ability to negotiate obstacles such as staircases and scaffolds and to visit sites throughout Cambridge without assistance.


PREFERRED:

  *   Valid driver's license preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:      Work is performed primarily in office settings, but outdoor work is required in the photography and inspection of properties and construction sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, including copy machine, printers, and a folding machine.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


RATE:  $30.43-$42.97 per hour (rate includes 2.5% COLA effective 7/1/18)


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Internal applicants submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both your resume and letter of interest; external applicants submit both your resume and letter of interest via email to: employment at cambridgema.gov<mailto:employment at cambridgema.gov> or to Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA  02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Resumes and letters of interest requested by 06/18/18. Position will remain open until filled.

THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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