Historical Interpreter II HS
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Job Location:
Brunswick, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 32287 - 40232
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision
Historic SitesJob Classification Title
Historical Interpreter II (S)Position Number
Grade
NC04About 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
Historical Interpreter II position at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Winnabow NC. The Historical Interpreter II will provide visitor services functions at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site including giving tours greeting visitors living history interpretation operating the sales desk answering phone inquiries maintaining and interpreting artifacts scheduling group tours assisting with planning implementing special events answering correspondence maintaining Visitor Center in a clean and presentable manner completing semi-annual inventories. Some correspondence filing and maintenance of site records are required. The Historical Interpreter II also provides historical information for exhibits publications tours and programming. This position also provides a variety of routine grounds keeping and performs semi-skilled site maintenance duties. The workweek will be Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30am-5:00pm with some work at night required during special events etc.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conducts tours and programs
Greets and orients visitors and assists with site maintenance
Assists with event planning logistics and promotion
Conducts living history interpretation and historic trades
Provides historical information for exhibits publications tours and programming
Groundskeeping projects such as routine mowing weed eating and trimming.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $32287.00 - $40232.00
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 and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following are preferred:
Experience with giving tours in a museum or historic site setting
Experience with event planning promotion and logistics
Experience with living history interpretation and historic trades
Position/Physical Requirements
Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am 5:00pm with occasional night and weekend work required as needed.
Must have a valid drivers license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to do light physical activity level- lifting up to 20lbs use of arms legs exertion of force.
Must be able to climb a ladder.
***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***
A sign-on bonus of $1500is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at contingent on funding availability*
This position is located at:
8884 St. Philips Rd. SE
Winnabow NC 28479
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.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
AND
three years of experience in giving or developing museum tours;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Section/Unit Description
Brunswick Town is located south of Wilmington NC in Brunswick County. The site covers 120 acres. On this property are the archaeological remains of sixty buildings wells and warehouses of the colonial period the historic walls of St. Philips Anglican Church the earthen works of a Confederate Civil War fortification Fort Anderson a visitor center museum (4000 sq. ft) and a maintenance building (1500 sq. ft). Brunswick Town was the first permanent settlement of the Cape Fear area. It was first settled in 1726 and continued until 1776 when it was captured and burned by British forces in the Revolutionary 1862 this same property became the location of a Confederate fortification of the Civil War Fort Anderson.
Division Description
The mission of the N.C. Division of Historic Sites and Properties is to preserve maintain operate interpret and develop the historic properties and attendant historic resources significant to the states overall history. A state historic site is a property of cultural and educational significance to the residents and visitors of North Carolina. Historic Sites are organized into geographic localities which serve as a medium for communicating the economic cultural and political development of the state. learn about employeeperksand benefits.
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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.
and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes valuesrespectsand supports all members of our work community.
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.
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 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and 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 former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 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 that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. 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).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government including without limitation the
judicial system state executive branch agencies and the university system subject to the State Human Resources Act.Employee eligiblefor a sign-on must work at least 20 hours per week.
All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.Additionalinformationregardingthe Sign-on Policy can be foundhere.
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 McClintockEmail:
