Historian
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
09/07/2022 to 09/20/2022
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$89,834 – $116,788 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less – You may be expected to travel 5 nights per month for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0170 History
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
WO-1614-CRPS-22-11532387-DE
Control number
675849300
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Summary
The position is located in Washington, D.C. with the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) branch of the Heritage Documentation Programs. This position responsible for the performance of historical research, analysis, editing, and writing for the HABS of the National Park Service.
Open to the first 150 applicants or until 09/20/2022 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
This position is not eligible for remote work.
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Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
The major duties of the Historian position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform complex scholarly research and obtain necessary information on the historical development and significance of historic buildings, sites, and structures using standard reference works, primary source materials available in records collections, libraries, on-site evaluations, and collaboration with federal, state, and private resources.
Write architectural and historical data pages and prepare reports, in compliance with the Historic Buildings Survey (HABS) standards, on historic buildings, sites, and structures of national, state, and local significance, to include descriptions and historical information that address all significant aspects of the site.
Work, communicate, and interact with other historians, agencies, and interested individuals to disseminate information on HABS standards or projects to establish policy regarding documentation.
Perform project management responsibilities for the historical documentation of buildings, sites, and structures in the fields of history and architecture as required by the Historic Buildings Survey (HABS), Heritage Documentation Programs (HDP), and the HABS program manager.
Provide guidance on, review, and approval of draft reports compiled by team historians on a wide variety of building types, styles, historical backgrounds, and periods of development.
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