Historian 1 (PCN 10-5269)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides historical assistance to programs administered by the Office of History and Archaeology (OHA), including historic preservation, public education, and geographic name programs. The position requires research-based knowledge of Alaskan history and its broader role in American and World history. The position will work with local communities on Historic preservation processes and planning, National Register nominations, and incentive programs such as tax credits, heritage tourism, and other history-related/historic preservation activities. 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, and it serves as Alaska's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). OHA administers programs authorized by both the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Alaska Historic Preservation Act of 1971. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in history, architectural history, or a closely related field.
• One year experience in the collection, synthesis, evaluation and presentation of historical or architectural historic data.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
• 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.
• Sets well-defined, realistic personal goals; shows a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments on time; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Alaska History is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides historical assistance to programs administered by the Office of History and Archaeology (OHA), including historic preservation, public education, and geographic name programs.
• Works with local communities on Historic preservation processes and planning, National Register nominations, and incentive programs such as tax credits, heritage tourism, and other history-related/historic preservation activities.
• Conducts historic preservation planning and field investigations.
• Documents historic properties.
• Prepares reports, including historic documentation for National Register of Historic Places nominations.
• Contributes to in-person and virtual meetings weekly.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a group of dedicated professionals willing to provide meaningful mentorship.
• Helps shape historic preservation policy.
• Offers insight into federal-state cultural resource programs.
• Helps local communities preserve Alaska's historic and culturally significant places.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level