Architectural Field Surveyor - Filed work in Indiana

Location: Central Indiana Schedule: Full time (40 hours/week), flexible hours available Start Date: Late April 2024 Training: Several days of training in the Indianapolis officeDutiesDrive every road in the respective county to record and evaluate buildings, bridges, and cemeteries at least 40 years old, conduct research, writing, or editingRequirementsReliable vehicle and valid driver's license, ability to navigate rural terrain and paved urban areas, experience with Microsoft Office 365 and digital photographyPhysical RequirementsOperate a motor vehicle, walk, stand, climb stairs, traverse uneven ground, dirt roads, paved roads, and city sidewalks, carry equipment including tablet computers, chargers, style guide/other paper resourcesQualificationsBachelor's degree in history, historic preservation, architectural history, material culture, or other relevant field, ability to learn, understand, and assess the nuances of vernacular types and architecture styles, effective communication skills, self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently, experience conducting research and summarizing data into condensed reportsPreferencesCandidates with a Master's degree in historic preservation or architectural historyPersonal Work RelationshipsWorks independently, maintains working relationships with fellow surveyors, supervisor, and other division staff, interacts with the public during the survey processResponsibilitiesSubmit work to the survey coordinator multiple times per week, maintain data for mileage reimbursements and timesheets, behave in a respectful, responsible, and professional manner, handle the equipment responsiblyNote: This is a temporary position through a contracting company, not directly with the State of Indiana Dept of Natural Resources. Employment in this position for two years meets the federal requirements for historic preservation professionals under 36 CFR 61.