Historian II: Public Access & State Lands, Alaska

Natural Resources; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Natural Resources in Anchorage, Alaska invites applications for historian 2 to research historic use of waters and trails, interview witnesses, and prepare reports for state and federal proceedings. The role tests navigability and public access rights, working with multiple divisions within DNR.

The PAAD Section seeks applicants with strong research, written and oral communication skills; fieldwork across Alaska is involved, with opportunities for testimony in various

Qualifications

• Master's degree in history, architectural history, or a closely related field.
• One year of experience in collection, synthesis, evaluation and presentation of historical data as an Historian 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.
• Additional graduate study may substitute for the required experience; two years of professional historical research may substitute for the master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical research of primary and secondary sources about historic use of identified Alaska waters and trails.
• Interview relevant living witnesses.
• Prepare professional reports for federal/state processes and litigation.
• Offer expert historical testimony via affidavit, deposition, or live testimony.
• Collaborate with LAW, DFG, DOTPF, and other DNR divisions on navigability and public access issues.

Skills

Research

Written Communication

Critical Thinking

History and Archeology

Oral and Written Communication

Education

Master's degree in history or architectural history

Job description

Alaska Department of Natural Resources in Anchorage, Alaska invites applications for historian 2 to research historic use of waters and trails, interview witnesses, and prepare reports for state and federal proceedings. The role tests navigability and public access rights, working with multiple divisions within DNR.

The PAAD Section seeks applicants with strong research, written and oral communication skills; fieldwork across Alaska is involved, with opportunities for testimony in various