Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision
Historic SitesJob Classification Title
Historic Site Manager I (S)Position Number
Grade
NC07About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
Description of Work
This Historic Site Manager I functions as the Assistant Site Manager and is responsible for leading interpretation and visitor services at the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville North Carolina.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $37377.00 - $42776.00
To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills andabilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following are preferred:
Experience with public speaking to audiences of varying ages
Experience with living history demonstrations and familiarity with living history best practices
Experience working with non-profit boards and fundraising organizations
Experience supervising at least three volunteers or part-time staff members
Position/Physical Requirements
Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday 8:00am - 5:00 pm and occasional night or weekend work required as needed.
Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
Must be able to walk long distances on uneven ground with or without reasonable accommodation.
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
This position is located at:
438 Ft. Dobbs Rd.
Statesville NC 28625
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree in history or a field specifically related to the site of employment from an appropriately accredited institution;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Section/Unit Description
Fort Dobbs preserves the location of North Carolinas only inland French and Indian War fortification. Its location on the frontier of North Carolina during this international conflict served as a protector for the European settlers in the region and was staffed periodically during the conflict by British provincial soldiers.
Built in 1756 its interpretation includes the story of North Carolinas provincial military in the French and Indian War the settlement of the western colonial frontier and the history of the Cherokee and Catawba during the settlement period. The site welcomes approximately 19000 visitors and conducts nearly 1000
guided tours per year through the reconstructed fort. The site also administers Shallow Ford State Historic Site a recreation area in Lewisville currently under development with a projected opening in 2026.
Division Description
The Division of State Historic Sites was established to coordinate administration of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Sites Program which includes 27 historic sites across North Carolina and Division
offices located in Raleigh. We connect people to North Carolinas history sharing the power of place to inspire a common future through preservation education and transformative engagement.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in theappropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applicationscontaincomprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Be sure to complete the application in full.Applicants are unable tosubmitmore than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must besubmittedby 11:59:59 PMonthe nightprior to the closing date.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Transcriptsand degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visitto learn more.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are formermemberof either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditableservicemust attach a copy ofthe DD256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure thatpersonswith disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA areprovidedreasonableaccommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. Weparticipatein E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601
Phone:
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Mary Caroline McClintockEmail:
Required Experience:
Manager