PAAD Historian II — Public Access & Lands, Alaska

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

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.