CULTURAL HISTORIAN

State-of-Hawai; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division seeks a qualified professional to review and evaluate development proposals that may affect historic properties. This exempt, at-will position will ensure preservation goals for burial sites and other historic resources.

The role requires researching inventories, significance assessments, and mitigation plans, with responsibilities for monitoring implementation and engaging with Native Hawaiian

Qualifications

• Knowledge of historic preservation review process and burial laws.
• Ability to conduct research with minimal guidance.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate development proposals affecting historic properties.
• Make recommendations to preserve historic sites, including burial sites.
• Monitor and evaluate mitigation measures.
• Register burial sites and research genealogical claims; perform NAGPRA-related responsibilities when applicable.

Skills

Historic preservation

Burial laws

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian Studies

Job description

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Historic Preservation Division.

Geographic Notation: This position’s current geographic location is on Oahu. Applicants from all islands are encouraged to apply. The position’s geographic location will be determined based on the selected candidate’s proximity to the closest available Division office on the island which they reside.

Salary: Commensurate with training and experience.

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please contact Alexis Seto at [phone] Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (HST).

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

The primary purpose of this position is to review and evaluate development proposals that may affect historic properties and make recommendations to ensure the preservation of historic sites, including burial sites. Specifically, this position reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations on inventory reports, significance assessments, and mitigation/preservation plans. This position is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of mitigation measures, registering burial sites, reviewing and researching genealogical claims, performing Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) related responsibilities when applicable, and other duties as assigned.

Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must be citizens, permanent resident aliens, or nationals of the United States. Non-citizens with unrestricted employment authorization from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service may also apply.

Recommended Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Historic preservation review process, applicable State and Federal burial laws, rules, and regulations; negotiation and/or conflict resolution strategies; and Microsoft Office.

Skills/Abilities to: Conduct research with minimal guidance; work with various ethnic community groups, including but not limited to Native Hawaiian organizations; and write clear, concise reports.

Recommended Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Hawaiian Studies, Ethnic Studies, History, Anthropology, or a closely related field.

Recommended Experience: Demonstrated experience working with ethnic organizations. At least three (3) years of experience conducting historical research, which must have included a review of cultural practices, ethnography, and oral history, is preferred. Experience in genealogical research is also preferred.

License Requirement: Applicants with a valid license, type 3 or higher, to drive in the State of Hawaii is preferred.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered.

Physical and Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position effectively and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. Qualified applicants with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the advertised position are encouraged to apply. The State of Hawaii is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodation should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be 'at will,' which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:

Alexis Seto, HP Administrative Specialist

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (HST)