Historic Architects

Position Description :

Serco is Hiring Historic Architects to support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance recovery initiatives in Zone 2 across the Midwest. The Historic Architects will consist of professional and non-professional personnel to provide support to state, tribal, territorial local governments, and some private non-profits. Serco strives to provide support quickly and efficiently to FEMA’s mission by helping those effected by man-made and natural disasters. These positions are deployment based and you must be willing/able to deploy anywhere in Zone 2.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Clearance.

This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval.

In this role, you will:

Conduct site inspections and ensuring that any proposed project actions comply with environmental,

floodplain, and historic preservation laws, regulations, and executive orders.

Conduct environmental assessments and environmental impact statements

Review and analyze professional architectural/engineering reports and designs or as-built plans

Thoroughly document analyses in writing

Develop scopes of work, including related code and standard requirements

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

Develop and review cost estimates

Advise FEMA staff on the technical validity of claims presented under FEMA’s arbitration process

Should arbitration hearings occur, you will testify as an expert witness on FEMA’s behalf

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

5 years minimum of prior Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) experience

A Bachelor's Degree in architecture of State license to practice architecture, plus one of the following:

(1) At least one year of graduate study in architectural

preservation, American architectural history, preservation

planning, or closely related field; or

(2) At least one year of full-time professional experience

on historic preservation projects. Such graduate study or

experience shall include detailed investigations of historic

structures, preparation of historic structures research

reports, and preparation of plans and specification for

preservation projects.

Archiect Registration Examination (ARE) and/or National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

1-2 years of experience in Historic Architecture related site inspections of Large Commercial Construction infrastructures

1-2 years of experience in Historic Architecture related site inspections in any of the following eligible types of work:

Restoration of Roads, Bridges, Water control Facilities, Buildings, Equipment, Utilities, Debris Removal, Schools, Churches, Parks, and recreation centers

The ability to obtain and maintain a FEMA Public Trust

A United States Citizenship

The ability to maintain FEMA specific trainings

Microsoft Office skills

The ability to deploy to any location in zone 2 with a 24–48-hour notice after Task Order Award

Zone 2 includes Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

The ability to go on 6–12-month deployments at a minimum

Experience and comfortability using a Smart Phone

The ability to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines

Additional desired experience and skills:

Experience managing Site Inspectors

Knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program/Policy

Trained in the new Public Assistance delivery model is preferred

Active FEMA badge

If you are interested in supporting and working with our FEMA efforts, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $62,400.00 to $(phone number removed); however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview :

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at (phone number removed), option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Permanent