Section Chief, Historic Preservation & Policy Leadership

Natural Resources; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Office of History and Archaeology, seeks a Section Chief (Research Analyst 4) in Anchorage to provide leadership for Alaska’s historic preservation programs. The role serves as Deputy SHPO and directs identification, evaluation and protection of historic resources, including NHRP/National Register and Section 106 work.

This position requires executive-level analysis of policies and budgeting, oversight of grants

Qualifications

• Competency-Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
• The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class.
• They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer and provide leadership and direction for Alaska’s state and federal historic preservation programs.
• Direct and oversee programs for identifying, evaluating, documenting, and protecting Alaska’s historic and archaeological resources, including National Register and Section 106 activities.
• Provide executive-level analysis and advice on historic preservation policies, regulations, legislation, planning, and complex resource management issues.
• Manage program budgets, grants, contracts, agreements, and financial activities, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance for state historic parks and cultural resource programs, supervise staff, and represent the Office of History & Archaeology (OHA) with government agencies, tribes, communities, consultants, and the public.

Job description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Office of History and Archaeology, seeks a Section Chief (Research Analyst 4) in Anchorage to provide leadership for Alaska’s historic preservation programs. The role serves as Deputy SHPO and directs identification, evaluation and protection of historic resources, including NHRP/National Register and Section 106 work.

This position requires executive-level analysis of policies and budgeting, oversight of grants