Historian 2 (PCN 10-5049)

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, is recruiting for a Local Government Coordinator/Architectural Historian in Anchorage, Alaska.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. 

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing: 

The Historian position is a two-pronged position that serves as both Certified Local Communities Coordinator and Architectural Historian. The full-time position is contingent upon completing training in architectural history and historic preservation programming, including regulations, plans, and grants, within one year of hire to meet the job's professional qualifications. 

Duties of the Historian 2 position include: 

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. It serves as Alaska's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. 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: 

Opportunity to work with a group of dedicated professionals willing to provide meaningful mentorship. The position helps to shape historic preservation policy, offers insight into federal-state cultural resource programs, and assists local communities in preserving Alaska’s historic and culturally significant places. Work schedules may be flexible, especially during episodes of inclement weather.

The Working Environment You Can Expect: 

OHA is an open office environment where the incumbent has access to desk space and a personal computer and participates in weekly in-person and virtual meetings. Fieldwork includes traveling to cities, towns, communities, and remote locations throughout Alaska to conduct field investigations, document historic properties, and prepare reports, including historic structure reports and documentation for National Register of Historic Places nominations. The position may entail occasional exposure to high levels of noise and working around moving machinery and mechanical parts.

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

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Master's degree from an accredited college in history, architectural history, or closely related fields and one year experience in the collection, synthesis, evaluation and presentation of historical data as an Historian 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution: Additional graduate study in history, architectural history, or closely related fields beyond the specified master's degree may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Two years of professional historical research experience beyond the bachelor's degree will substitute for the required master's degree.

** 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).

• Academic transcripts.

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

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

If invited to an interview, you will be required to provide a cover letter. It 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 be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment. 

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.

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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: katie.ringsmuth@alaska.gov