ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN (Infrastructure Focus)

MASON seeks an an architectural historian to undertake historic research of which roughly 60% would entail historical investigations of infrastructure-related structures while the balance of effort would relate to buildings. Infrastructure resources include transportation properties such as roads and bridges, public infrastructure, such as hardened canals, culverts, basalt (lava) rock walls. It may also include the irrigation infrastructure of Hawai‘i’s former sugar-era plantations, such as irrigation ditches/waterways, reservoirs and pump houses. The ability to read engineering plans for roads, bridges and other infrastructure elements is required.

Field work may include site visits to remote sites, such as an irrigation system in a mountain watershed, or a pumphouse above a reservoir. Although not typical, some sites are not accessible by vehicle (or only by 4-wheel drive). Long walks are occasionally required. Sometimes minor vegetation clearance would be helpful on site to acquire better photographs of  resources.

Work tasks will include performing field work and research, writing reports, evaluating historic significance and integrity of historical resources, and evaluating effects of proposed projects. Deliverables include HABS/HAER, National Register nominations, historic inventory surveys, historic context studies, and historical consulting for State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) project reviews. Roughly 35% of the work is in the field, while 65% is in the office.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in history or historic preservation-related field.
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s (SOI) Professional Guidelines.
• Familiarity with National Register guidelines for evaluating historic properties.
• An ideal candidate is one who works well within a team but is also able to manage individual projects alone. Above all, we seek a candidate with good communication skills.

Skills that are a Plus but not required:

• Project management experience
• Interest and experience in military history, as well as Cold War era history.
• Section 106 experience
• Graphic support skills (Photoshop/InDesign)
• Geographic Information System (GIS) skills

Candidate shall reside on Oahu, Hawai‘i currently, or be willing to relocate here soon. Ability to travel to Pacific Region (Guam, etc.) as necessary.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Range: $65,000-$85,000 per year

Benefits: We pay for health and dental insurance, provide a 401k match plan, and also have transportation and continuing education budget, etc.

How to apply: Send cover letter and resume to: info@masonarch.com (Writing samples may also be submitted/requested).