Historian

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

The Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 50 design firms in the nation.

Kci Benefits Information

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

KCI Technologies is hiring a Historian to join our team in Duluth, GA.

• Background/documentary research
• Position will require Field survey/site visits (up to 30% travel)
• Report writing and applying National Register Criteria of eligibility
• Writing architectural descriptions.
• Evaluating resources for NRHP eligibility and assessing effects as required under Section 106 of the NHPA and applicable state preservation laws.
• Assessment of Effects Reporting
• Assist in developing scopes of work
• Assist project managers with meeting client needs
  
  

Position Requirements

• Masters Degree in Historical Preservation, Architectural History or related field or Bachelors Degree with equivalent work experience to meet Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualifications standards for Architectural History
• Flexibility to travel
• Strong Communication, organization, and writing skills
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have transportation-industry experience, GIS skills, and/or familiarity with the state’s Plan Development Process (PDP) and Environmental Procedures Manual (EPM)
• Pre-employment drug testing is required as a condition of employment and random drug test for contracts as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required as a condition of employment and random drug test for contracts as required.
  
  

Performance Expectations

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
• Complete other duties as required/assigned
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(85% typical)
• Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
• Attend meetings with clients and county officials, public hearings, county meetings and seminars as required
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
• Consult and coordinate with other practices as required
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
• Compare field data to base plan
• Conduct project site research and analysis to determine potential project density and intensity, and identify development constraints
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
• Draft schematic land use, landscape/wetland mitigation, forest stand delineation, and water quality planning plans
• Obtain research material from Federal, state and/or local agencies as required
• Plot location of project site and utilities, including property deeds from descriptions
• Prepare and present all zoning/rezoning applications and appeals as required
• Prepare and review research summaries
• Prepare preliminary site plans, including bay sheets as required, and submit for approval
• Prepare secondary impact analyses as required
• Prepare timely comprehensive plan updates
• Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
  
  

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.