PAAD Historian 2 (PCN 10-3128)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Alaska, Public Access Assertion and Defense (PAAD) Section in Anchorage, seeks a Historian 2 to conduct historical research on identified Alaska waters and trails, interview witnesses, and prepare reports for administrative processes and litigation.

The role supports navigability and public trust issues, working with LAW, DFG, DOTPF, and other DNR divisions, including fieldwork across Alaska. Requires a Master’s degree in history or related field and relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in history, architectural history, or closely related field and one year experience in collection, synthesis, evaluation and presentation of historical data as Historian 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.
• Substitution: additional graduate study may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. Two years of professional historical research beyond bachelor's will substitute for the master's degree.

Aufgaben

• Conduct historical research of primary and secondary sources on Alaska waters and trails for trade, travel, and commerce.
• Interview living witnesses as needed and prepare professional reports for state processes and litigation.
• Provide expert historical testimony via affidavit, deposition, or live testimony for the State of Alaska.

Kenntnisse

Research

Written Communication

Critical Thinking

History and Archeology

Oral and Written Communication

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in history or architectural history

Jobbeschreibung

Historian 2 - PAAD Section (PCN 10-3128) in Anchorage, AK

What You Will Be Doing:

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct historical research of primary and secondary sources (published and unpublished) regarding historic use of identified Alaska waters and identified Alaska trails for trade, travel, and commerce; interview any relevant living witnesses; prepare professional reports as needed for a variety of purposes including federal and state administrative processes, federal and state litigation, and other determinations of state title; and otherwise offer expert historical testimony on behalf of the State of Alaska through affidavit, deposition, or live proof. This position is part of the Public Access Assertion and Defense Section and works closely with LAW, DFG, DOTPF, and other DNR divisions, particularly regarding issues of navigability for title, public trust doctrine, and RS 2477 establishment.

Mission and Values/Culture:

The PAAD Section is a small, tightly knit group of resourceful, dedicated, and creative professionals who strive to ensure that Alaska Constitutional promises of public access to natural resources, lands, and waters are kept for all Alaskans. Simply put, the vast treasures of Alaska are out of reach to most Alaskans in the absence of the public access our trails, rivers, lakes, and other waters provide. The work of the PAAD Section spans many diverse fields such as law, history, archeology, hydrology, geomorphology and geology; it involves extensive involvement in litigation and administrative proceedings to enforce public access rights; it utilizes cutting-edge technologies, practices and techniques in collecting and presenting data in support of its mission; and remote fieldwork to perform its important duties. The PAAD Section prides itself upon the qualitative and quantitative results it achieves; the creative and innovative manner in which it fulfills its mission; the professionalism, stewardship, and tenacity in performing its important work; and the dedication to each other that PAAD teammates demonstrate daily.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of experts and professionals from numerous fields (LAW, History and Archeology, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Surveying and Mapping, etc.); will have the opportunity to participate in high-profile and substantive projects advancing state strategic public-access priorities; will be producing thorough historical reports presented in different forums that will directly impact state ownership, management and control of state lands in perpetuity; will have opportunities to participate in remote fieldwork in gorgeous areas statewide; and will be part of an elite team within the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The PAAD Section is stationed together on the tenth floor of the Atwood Building in Anchorage. We routinely attend meetings, court proceedings, and administrative proceedings elsewhere. We also perform remote fieldwork across the state (recent projects include fieldwork within the Brooks Range, the Fortymile Region, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, and numerous locations within the southcentral areas). The daily work environment will include interaction with PAAD teammates on numerous and diverse projects with frequent interaction with other state and federal staff, outside experts, attorneys, user groups, Native Corporations, and the general public.

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies.

• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and the reporting of results.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• History and Archeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
• Oral and Written Communication: 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college in history, architectural history, or closely related fields and one year experience in the collection, synthesis, evaluation and presentation of historical data as an Historian 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution: Additional graduate study in history, architectural history, or closely related fields beyond the specified master's degree may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Two years of professional historical research experience beyond the bachelor's degree will substitute for the required master's degree.

Additional Required Information

** Please read the information below carefully. **

If invited to interview, please bring the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include:

Writing sample containing historical research and analysis authored or coauthored by the candidate.

Academic Transcripts

Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae

SPECIAL NOTICES

This position requires fieldwork as needed. Such fieldwork may be in libraries and archives of various sorts. Such fieldwork may be in very remote places throughout the state involving multi-day camping; travel by ATV, small inflatable boat, small aircraft, or on foot; and long days of remote self-sustained fieldwork. Field skills for working remotely in Alaska are desired in candidates, and field training will be provided to the successful applicant as supplementation.

Note: Attaching a resume does not substitute for completing the application in full. Noting "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Bargaining Unit

If you are a current state employee, please indicate the union to which you belong at the time of application. Do not complete this question if you are not a current state employee.

Driver’s License Requirement

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

Firearms

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats should call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

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For specific information about this position, please get in touch with the hiring manager at the following:

Mark Rice

Public Access Assertion and Defense

Section Senior Historian

Phone: [phone]

Employer State of Alaska

Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811

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Full Time | $2,725.50 Biweekly | Closes in 1 week