Architectural Historian - Historian 2 (PCN 10-5049)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation, is 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 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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 position's functions.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year