Architectural Historian

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SPIN Global

Architectural Historian

Raleigh, NC
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SPIN Global is a Maryland-based public benefit corporation that exists to disrupt disasters from neighborhoods to nations. We are seeking qualified applicants to build a deployment-ready cadre, prepared to support response operations as opportunities arise. Applicants must possess a FEMA Entry on Duty (EOD).

    ‬‬‬ Responsibilities

    • Conduct evaluations of historic structures and sites, ensuring compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
    • Prepare detailed reports on historic and cultural resource impacts, preservation strategies, and compliance findings.
    • Collaborate with FEMA teams and other stakeholders to assess damage and develop recovery plans for historic properties.
    • Utilize FEMA's Grants Portal to manage and maintain transparency in documentation and reporting.
    • Provide technical guidance on the preservation of architectural and cultural resources during disaster recovery efforts.
    • Conduct reviews in compliance with FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) processes.
    • Stay current with FEMA's policies, including IS-1000, IS-1001, IS-1002, and IS-253.a course content.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's Degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or a related field, with 5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
    • Completion of FEMA courses preferred:
      • IS-1000: Public Assistance Program and Eligibility
      • IS-1001: The Public Assistance Delivery Model Orientation
      • IS-1002: FEMA Grants Portal - Transparency at Every Step
      • IS-253.a: Overview of FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation Review
    • Strong understanding of architectural and cultural resource preservation practices.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and present findings.
    • Proficiency in relevant tools, including GIS and preservation databases.
    • EOD Required.

    Work onsite in North Carolina