Historian 1 (PCN 10-5269)

Job Description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation, is recruiting for a Historian 1 in Anchorage.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing: This position provides historical assistance to programs administered by the Office of History and Archaeology (OHA), including historic preservation, public education, and geographic name programs. The position requires research-based knowledge of Alaskan history and its broader role in American and World history. The position will work with local communities on Historic preservation processes and planning, National Register nominations, and incentive programs such as tax credits, heritage tourism, and other history-related/historic preservation activities.

Mission and Values/Culture: The Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) is Alaska's primary office with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation, dedicated to preserving and interpreting Alaska's past, and it serves as Alaska's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). OHA administers programs authorized by both the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Alaska Historic Preservation Act of 1971. The office works with federal and state agencies, tribes, local governments, the public, and educational and not-for-profit organizations to identify, preserve, protect, and interpret the state's cultural, historic, and archaeological resources, ensuring that our heritage is passed on to future generations.

Benefits of Joining Our Team: The position offers the incumbent an opportunity to work with a group of dedicated professionals willing to provide meaningful mentorship. The position helps shape historic preservation policy, offers insight into federal-state cultural resource programs, and helps local communities preserve Alaska's historic and culturally significant places. While the position requires full-time presence at OHA, work schedules may be flexible, especially during episodes of inclement weather.

The Working Environment You Can Expect: OHA is an open office environment in which the incumbent has access to desk space, a personal computer, and software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc. Daily activities include digital scanning, copying, filing, and computer work. The incumbent contributes to in-person and virtual meetings weekly. Field work may include traveling to cities, towns, communities, and remote locations throughout Alaska to conduct historic preservation planning and field investigations, document historic properties, and prepare reports, including historic documentation for National Register of Historic Places nominations. The position requires being present at historic sites, which may involve exposure to high noise levels, working around moving machinery, and navigating difficult terrain and weather.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

• History and Archaeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined, realistic personal goals; shows a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments on time; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Public Service Motivation: Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in history, architectural history, or a closely related field, and one year experience in the collection, synthesis, evaluation and presentation of historical or architectural historic data. Substitution: Completion of one year of graduate level study in history, architectural history or a closely related field will substitute for the required experience.

Additional Required Information

** Please read the information below carefully. **

At the time of application, the applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. If you cannot attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include:

• Cover letter; see instructions below.
• Educational transcripts.
• Resume with professional references, including a former employer.

If invited to interview, please bring the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

• Writing sample where you served as sole author or major contributor.

• Driver’s license.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• Requires a degree in History.
• Public engagement, along with virtual and in-person meeting coordination, is part of this position's essential functions.
• Coursework in Alaska History is preferred.

Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage. We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for this position. The letter should be two to three paragraphs (no longer than one page) and address your knowledge and experience related to the desired position-specific competencies listed above. Your cover letter will serve as a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online; if you cannot attach it, email it to the contact number below.

Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.

Education If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution must report that the other institution's transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institution's curricula. You must provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine whether the responses are supported and whether the minimum qualifications are met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.

Note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Driver’s License Requirement Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Katherine Ringsmuth Historian 3 Phone: 907-269-8714 Email: [email protected]