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Architectural and Interior Design

Federal Historic Architect Temporary

Summary:

Tidal Basin is hiring a Federal Historic Architect to support FEMA’s Public Assistance Program as an Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Specialist. This temporary, travel-intensive role ensures that historic buildings and infrastructure are preserved during disaster recovery across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify EHP issues and areas of concern.

  • Attend key meetings with Applicants.

  • Participate in site inspections: inspect and research facilities, buildings, and infrastructure to determine if they have historic significance.

  • Work with PA Staff to obtain data needed to evaluate project impacts.

  • Review formulated PA projects for EHP issues.

  • Identify actions necessary to comply with all applicable EHP laws, regulations, and guidance.

  • Document review findings and spell out conditions for project compliance in Grants Manager.

  • Review and analyze professional architectural or engineering reports and design or as-built plans.

  • Write reports detailing your analysis.

  • Validate applicant-provided scopes of work, including related code and standard requirements.

Requirements:

  • Must be familiar with applicable laws and guidance.

  • Must know or be able to learn the FEMA Public Assistance National Model as detailed in the FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) (training is provided).

  • Must know or be able to learn Grants Manager (training provided), other FEMA Systems, and GoogleEarth Pro.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and TEAMS.

  • Must know how to use a laptop and cell phone.

  • Must be able to learn how to use time and expense systems.

  • Good in oral and written communication.

  • Ability to follow directions.

  • Ability to work in challenging conditions.

  • Ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

  • Professional Degree in architecture or a State license to practice architecture PLUS one of the following:

    • At least 1 year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural history, preservation planning, or closely related field; or

    • At least one year of full-time professional experience on historic preservation projects which includes inspection of historic buildings and infrastructure.

  • Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and/or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

  • Study or experience shall include detailed investigations of historic structures, preparation of historical structures research reports, and preparation of plans and specifications for preservation projects.

  • 1 – 2 years experience in Historic Architecture related site inspections of large commercial facilities, buildings, and structures.

  • All candidates are required to pass a FEMA security training (annual), Grants Manager training, and PDMG training class (E/L 0869) in order to qualify for deployment. These classes are delivered on-demand and on-line at this time but may be delivered in-person in the future.

  • Minimum of 5 years of related work experience for Mid-Level and 10 years of related work experience for Senior-Level.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to join a dedicated federal disaster recovery team.

  • Participate in recovery efforts that preserve historic architecture and infrastructure.

  • Travel and lodging expenses are paid.

  • Ability to work remotely when not deployed.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Equal opportunity employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

  • Requirement to disclose and gain approval for secondary employment upon hire.

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