Alaska Public Access Historian II

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Historian 2 to study historic use of Alaska waters and trails, interview witnesses, and prepare reports for administrative processes and litigation. The role supports navigability and public-access determinations for state lands.

Applicants will work with LAW, DFG, DOTPF, and other divisions, providing expert historical testimony as needed. Remote fieldwork may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in history, architectural history, or closely related fields with relevant experience in historical data collection and presentation.
• Experience presenting expert historical testimony through affidavits or depositions is preferred.
• Ability to conduct archival research and synthesize findings for litigation and administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical research from primary and secondary sources.
• Interview living witnesses and corroborate historical accounts.
• Prepare professional reports for federal and state administrative processes and litigation.

Skills

Historical research

Interview witnesses

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in history

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Historian 2 to study historic use of Alaska waters and trails, interview witnesses, and prepare reports for administrative processes and litigation. The role supports navigability and public-access determinations for state lands.

Applicants will work with LAW, DFG, DOTPF, and other divisions, providing expert historical testimony as needed. Remote fieldwork may be required.