Consultant, Historic Tax Credits
Ryan · Houston
Why Ryan?
Hybrid Work Options
Award-Winning Culture
Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
401K with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
Fertility Assistance Program
Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service
This position is entry level leading to Senior Consultant level positions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
People:
- Creates a positive team member experience.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, displays a positive demeanor and team spirit.
- Provide support to senior staff for historic rehabilitation projects
Client:
- Conducts site visits as required in support of senior staff and execution of Part 1, Part 2 or photo layups
Values:
- Research and prepare Part 1 applications – which includes developing historic contexts and architectural analyses for a building or district per State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and National Park Service (NPS) professional standards
- Help prepare necessary documentation for municipal applications for local review and/or Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications
- Prepare cover forms for federal and state applications
- Complete photo layup and photo keys and other figures related to filings
- Manage associated project files for Ryan records and for distribution to client
- Assist with administrative tasks necessary for the smooth operation of office
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with strong writing and research capabilities (in History, Architectural History, Historical Preservation or equivalent preferred)
- Minimum two years’ experience with historic tax credit application projects
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and write persuasive technical arguments
- Work experience in comparable federal, state, or local preservation programs is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and initiative working in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to conduct research both online and in archives
- Ability to multi-task and work independently in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment
Computer Skills:
- The candidate must have Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite (especially InDesign)
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None required.
Work Environment:
- Standard indoor working environment.
- Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
- Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
- This position requires a fair amount field activity
- Exposure to workplace elements, such as dust, dirt, shavings
- Independent travel requirement: 30 to 50%.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran