Architectural Historian Historian 2 (PCN 10-5049)

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreationis recruiting for an Architectural Historian in Anchorage.

THIS POSITION IS NOW OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

What You Will Be Doing:

This position provides professional subject matter expertise in architectural history for the State of Alaska and its state historic preservation programs administered by the Office of History and Archaeology. Duties include:

• Technical assistance on the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties including documenting structural condition of historic properties preparing correspondence and reports writing and reviewing preservation plans and supporting state and federal agencies in reviewing Section 106 undertakings and other planning activities.
• Technical assistance on nominations for the National Register of Historic Places historic preservation tax credit projects and historic preservation grants.
• Coordinates with local governments primarily Certified Local Governments and their historic preservation commissions to provide assistance training and support for historic preservation programs.
• Engages members of the public (property owners developers real estate professionals planners preservation professionals) providing them with technical preservation expertise rehabilitation recommendations and possible grant sources as well as non-profits that promote and advocate for historic properties in the nation state and local communities.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) is Alaskas primary office with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation dedicated to preserving and interpreting Alaskas past. It serves as Alaskas 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 states 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 Alaskas 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 where the incumbent has access to desk space 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 involve being present at construction sites which entails 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.

• Architecture: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and practices used in the planning design construction and maintenance of buildings or other structures taking into consideration aesthetic and functional concerns.
• History and Archeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes indicators and impact on particular civilizations and cultures and of preservation and archival techniques.
• Grants Management Laws Regulations and Guidelines: Knowledge of principles laws regulations policies practices and guidelines (for example Executive Orders Code of Federal Regulations OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs including their order of precedence.
• 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.
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

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Masters 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 masters degree may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Two years of professional historical research experience beyond the bachelors degree will substitute for the required masters degree.

** Please read the information below carefully. **

At the time of applicationthe applicant must attach the following items as individual documents; failure to provide the requested documentation may result in non-consideration. If you are unable to attach documents please fax or email the contact listed below. Required documents include:

• Cover letter.
• Transcripts.

At the time of the interviewplease ensure that you provide the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

• Resume.
• Professional references including a former employer.
• Drivers license.

SPECIAL NOTICES

• Requires a masters degree.
• Must meet the federal professional qualifications for an architectural historian (48 FR 44739).
• Requires statewide travel some of which may not have commercial accommodation.
• Public engagement along with coordinating virtual and in-person meetings is an essential part of this positions functions.

Application Notice

How to Apply webpage (link). Your application must be received 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.

Supplemental Questions

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) utilizes four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicants level of competence in applying certain 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 institutions transcript is given full value or that full value is recognized in relevant subject areas aligned with the post-secondary institutions curricula. It is your responsibility to provide this evidence when applying.

Work Experience

If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers 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 is not a substitute for completing the application in its entirety. 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 acurrent 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.

Drivers License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

EEO STATEMENT
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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

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