CareerPlan

Architectural Historian- Preservation Associate

Lincoln, NE, USFull-time$23k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conduct research and fieldwork to document, evaluate, and preserve Nebraska's historic built environment, assessing impacts on historic properties for transportation projects.

Role type

Architectural Historian (Preservation Associate)

Builds

Technical reports, survey documentation, and GIS maps for the Highway Archeology Program.

Domain

Historic preservation / Cultural resource management / Transportation infrastructure

Required skills

Architectural history research, field survey methodology, regulatory compliance (NHPA Section 106, NEPA, Section 4(f)), technical report writing, GIS mapping

Preferred skills

Great Plains architectural history, quality control review of field documents, regulatory framework experience, architectural survey experience

Technologies

ArcGIS Pro, ESRI GIS tools

Responsibilities

Conduct archival and field research to identify and document historic buildings; Evaluate architectural properties for National Register eligibility; Assess impacts of proposed undertakings on historic properties; Prepare technical reports summarizing survey results; Utilize GIS tools to produce professional maps; Engage in community outreach and public education.

Seniority

Mid-level, specialized IC