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Architectural Historian/Preservation Planner
Page and Turnbull / Los Angeles, CA
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Page & Turnbull, one of California’s first architecture and cultural resources firm to focus its practice on historic preservation, is looking for architectural historians/preservation planners who are passionate about reimagining cultural resources for the way we live today. Our projects include developing design guidelines for Eichler-designed homes, preparing the Santa Barbara African American Historic Context Statement, and writing Historic Resource Evaluations for multiple property types. We believe that every community has stories to tell and, through our passion and understanding our history and architectural history, we believe we’re the firm to uncover them.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS IMPORTANT
We strive to have a meaningful impact on historic places in California and beyond. With your research ability, outstanding communication skills, and knowledge of National Register criteria for evaluation and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, you will help us produce exceptional deliverables. You’ll be working directly with a talented ten-person Cultural Resources Studio team and often collaborate with the Architecture and Preservation Technology studios. You’ll immediately work on an exciting variety of historic projects encompassing a range of size and property types.
The Nuts & Bolts
- Perform digital and traditional research.
- Visit sites and document existing conditions.
- Survey and evaluate important historic places.
- Prepare a variety of reports and studies.
- Review architectural project drawings and recommend improvements that align with historic preservation best practices.
- Enhance projects through GIS mapping and clear illustrations.
WHAT PAGE & TURNBULL OFFERS
In addition to a collegial workplace that values a work life balance, we offer a competitive salary; health, dental and vision insurances; paid vacation and holidays; professional development opportunities; 401K participation; and other benefits. Page & Turnbull is very supportive of participating in professional and community organizations including the California Preservation Foundation, Docomomo US, Society of Architectural Historians, Los Angeles Conservancy, and others.
Salary ranges from $68,000 to $75,000 annually.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
The Position at a Glance
We are hiring at our Los Angeles office, though we work throughout California. We are looking for an Architectural Historian/Preservation Planner with a graduate degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or related field; comparable expertise is acceptable as well. Applicants must have at least 3 years of professional experience in the field. Project review and/or experience applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards preferred. Architectural Historian/Preservation Planners support a variety of project types including Historic Resource Evaluations/Assessments, Historic Context Statements, Historic Resource Surveys, Project Impact Analyses, Historic American Building Survey (HABS) projects, Cultural Resource chapters of CEQA Environmental Impact Reports, NHPA Section 106 Consultation services, Federal Tax Certification Documentation, and architectural design/entitlements consultation.
Application Instructions
If you have a passion for preservation, architecture, and design and want to work with smart, dedicated, and collaborative people who understand that work satisfaction is an important part our life, then please send a letter of interest, resume, and work samples in PDF format to [email protected] (no phone calls please). To make sure your information gets reviewed in a timely fashion, add “P&T LA – Architectural Historian/Preservation Planner Position” in the subject heading.
