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Application closes 4/10/2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Working with the Preservation Services team in the Cultural Resources program, the historian position will help protect and preserve the historical buildings, landscapes, and stories of Texas State Parks.

Under the direction of the Preservation Services Team Lead, this position performs advanced (senior-level) historical research work. Work involves conducting research, writing, and editing historical reports, analyzing cultural and historical resources for planning purposes, and responding to requests for information regarding the history of Texas State Parks and State Historic Sites. Research is conducted in support of Cultural Resources Program and State Parks Division initiatives regarding Texas State Park properties. The position will help plan, develop, and implement historic preservation related research projects and conduct investigations of historic resources for reports and landmark designations. Position coordinates records and electronic datasets for the Cultural Resources Program, as well as reports and other paper documents to include historical archives, architectural data, and repairs/restoration and assessments of historic buildings. Position manages Cultural Resources Program web and social media sites related to state parks’ history. Position serves as a liaison and provides technical assistance to other government agencies, community organizations, and the public regarding Texas State Parks history and its built heritage. Position provides consultative and technical assistance to park staffs, other state park programs, and interpretation staff. Position researches funding sources for history, architecture, and archeology projects and writes grant applications. Candidate must have very strong written and spoken communication skills. Performs additional related duties as assigned. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
NOTE: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in History, Public History, American Studies, or closely related field.

Experience:
Three years of employment experience in conducting historical research and writing in support of Public History, Texas History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or closely related field.
Experience in conducting oral history interviews
Experience with digitization of records and/or digital records storage systems and processes.


Licensure:
Applicant must possess a valid State driver’s license.
NOTE:  Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS
Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in History, Public History, American Studies, Museum Science, or closely related field may substitute for two years of employment experience in conducting historical research and writing in support of Public History, Texas History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in History, Public History, American Studies, Museum Science, or closely related field

Experience:
Experience in research and development of grant proposals;
Experience in researching land records and archives;
Experience in researching New Deal and governmental history;
Experience working with a wide variety of records-architectural drawings, historical photographs, historical and architectural reports, and original/copies of research materials;
Experience conducting training or educational program associated with historical topics;
Experience managing social media or web-based sharing of historical information;
Five years of employment experience in conducting historical research and writing in support of Public History, Texas History, Historic Preservation, American Studies, or closely related field.