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 🔗Historian (Historian II/III)

  • Full Time
  • Austin, TX
  • $5,000 -$6,000 USD / Month
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Reference #: 25-13
  • Job Qualifications:

    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met):

    • Master’s degree in history, architectural history, historic preservation, or a closely related field.
    • Minimum three years of work experience in historic preservation work.
    • Work experience in writing, proofreading, editing, and completion of National Register nominations and historic context reports.
    • Work experience conducting historic resources surveys.
    • Direct experience conducting archival and primary-source research, evaluating the historic significance of properties and applying National Register criteria to properties.
    • Work experience with Microsoft Office applications and database management.
    • Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
    • Required to travel up to 20% of the work period.

    PREFER:

    • Meet National Park Service Professional Qualifications Standards (36 CFR Part 61).
  • How to Apply:

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  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking, standing, pulling and pushing, kneeling, stooping, and bending, performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination, and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer, and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel, occasionally overnight.
  • Contact Name: Joy Black
  • Application Email: joy.black@thc.texas.gov
  • Application URL: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/808/jobdetail.ftl?job=00045126
  • Application Phone #: 512-936-0845

Website Texas Historical Commission

JOB OBJECTIVE: Perform complex (journey-level) or advanced (senior-level) historical work. Work involves complex preservation work related to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and state and federal tax credit programs.  This position works under the direction of the History Programs Division Director and the NRHP Program Coordinator.  Work under general or limited supervision with moderate or considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  1. Assist in researching, coordinating, and preparing nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, including nominations as submitted by the public or agency sponsored.
  2. Occasional travel for site visits, public information, and State Board of Review meetings.
  3. Determine National Register-eligibility for non-archeological properties statewide.
  4. Determine if properties/projects meet eligibility requirements for state or federal preservation tax credit programs, state conditions for approval, and recommendations for project approval or denial.
  5. Determine eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
  6. Assist in reviews for state landmark designations; assist with performing historic resource surveys.
  7. Assist with departmental record keeping, notification procedures, and information requests; file and coordinate National Register nomination forms, survey and planning materials, digital photographs, and maps.
  8. Provide program consultative and technical assistance to agency staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the general public.
  9. Coordinate with other Texas Historical Commission staff, divisions, and programs on the tax incentives programs to support common goals for economic development.
  10. May assist in developing and updating the agency website and social media content.
  11. Extensive writing, researching, editing, public contact, and speaking.
  12. May participate in interagency committees or work groups.
  13. May direct the work of interns on special projects.
  14. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
  15. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  1. Perform other duties as assigned.