The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation's finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories. At its core, WHS believes that increasing the public's knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. Its library, archives and collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office, and extensive educational programs and community outreach are focused on our vision to enrich and transform lives through unparalleled access to history.

WHS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization because we truly believe this is the most effective way to attract, engage, and retain the best talent and the most meaningful way to support our mission.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for Capital Project management, budget development, grant administration, historic preservation, collection, and archival activities, and special projects. This position collaborates with Historic Site Directors and statewide facilities management staff position and will be a part of the Project Management Office team to ensure projects operate within identified project management methodologies.

This position requires knowledge of state agency organizational structure, asset management policy and procedures, grant management, facility planning and development, capital budget policy and procedures, and building program policy and procedures. This position aligns the facilities program Statewide and directs consistent and strategic performance of job duties, budget planning, and historic preservation for the Society. This position ensures structures held in trust by the Society for the citizens of Wisconsin are retained responsibly and carefully.

The salary will be between $32.00 - $38.00 per hour ($66,560 - $79,040 annually) in accordance with the provisions of the current Compensation Plan. This position is in pay schedule 81, range 30. The civil service classification is Capital Projects Specialist-Management. A 12-month probationary period will be required.

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A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) should complete the application process to apply.

WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Certain positions within WHS may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

This position will require some in-state travel.

Please make sure to describe the following qualifications within your resume and/or letter of qualifications in order to be considered for this position.

Minimally qualified candidate will have experience in 3 of the following:

• Managing capital or facility maintenance projects
• Working on historic preservation reviews and activities
• Monitoring and directing contractors and consultants.
• Grant administration/management including grant writing, tracking, and monitoring of post-award grant activities.

In addition to minimum qualifications, a well-qualified candidate will additionally have experience in one of the following areas:

• Public sector experience, specifically within a cultural organization such as a history center, library, or similar.
• Continuous improvement and organizational improvement activities
• Managing complex capital projects
• Working on tribal preservation reviews and activities
• Annual, biennial, and capital budget processes, including experience coordinating projects through a State Building Commission

How To Apply

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.
WHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

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Applications are due at 11:59PM on May 13, 2024.