[Hiring] Historian @Frederick County Government
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Role Description
This position is responsible for conducting in-depth historical research on African American life in Frederick County from the 1700s through the early 1970s, identifying significant themes, patterns, and landmarks. The role involves evaluating the architectural and cultural significance of these resources and developing a formal historic context study that includes:
• Narrative histories
• Mapped data
• Annotated list of potential heritage sites
The position requires integrating oral histories and coordinating with community stakeholders and State partners to ensure research accuracy and compliance with Maryland Historical Trust standards. The primary focus of this role is to preserve and highlight African American heritage through detailed documentation, interpretation, and strategic preservation planning.
Supervision is received by the Director of Planning.
Qualifications
• Master's degree
• Minimum 1 year of historic research projects work experience
• Minimum 1 year of historic context statements or studies work experience
• Minimum 1 year work experience researching African American history
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
• Must meet or exceed appropriate Secretary of the Interiors Professional Qualifications Standards as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR 61
Requirements
• Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation
• Strong clerical and record-keeping skills
• Ability to accurately compile and prepare statistical data and reports
• Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft 365, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems
• Ability to effectively organize work and determine priorities
• Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
Benefits
• Non-exempt; part-time position; up to 20 hours per week; Monday-Friday; varied hours; no benefits
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
• Frequently sit and perform repetitive motions
• Rarely walk, climb, stoop/kneel/crouch, reach and drive
• Frequently work indoors; rarely work outdoors and on uneven ground
Additional Information / Examination Process
• Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc.
• Ability to provide own transportation to meetings, etc.
• An evaluation of training and qualifications
• Skills testing
• One or more interviews
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Role Description
This position is responsible for conducting in-depth historical research on African American life in Frederick County from the 1700s through the early 1970s, identifying significant themes, patterns, and landmarks. The role involves evaluating the architectural and cultural significance of these resources and developing a formal historic context study that includes:
• Narrative histories
• Mapped data
• Annotated list of potential heritage sites
The position requires integrating oral histories and coordinating with community stakeholders and State partners to ensure research accuracy and compliance with Maryland Historical Trust standards. The primary focus of this role is to preserve and highlight African American heritage through detailed documentation, interpretation, and strategic preservation planning.
Supervision is received by the Director of Planning.
Qualifications
• Master's degree
• Minimum 1 year of historic research projects work experience
• Minimum 1 year of historic context statements or studies work experience
• Minimum 1 year work experience researching African American history
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
• Must meet or exceed appropriate Secretary of the Interiors Professional Qualifications Standards as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR 61
Requirements
• Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation
• Strong clerical and record-keeping skills
• Ability to accurately compile and prepare statistical data and reports
• Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft 365, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems
• Ability to effectively organize work and determine priorities
• Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
Benefits
• Non-exempt; part-time position; up to 20 hours per week; Monday-Friday; varied hours; no benefits
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
• Frequently sit and perform repetitive motions
• Rarely walk, climb, stoop/kneel/crouch, reach and drive
• Frequently work indoors; rarely work outdoors and on uneven ground
Additional Information / Examination Process
• Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc.
• Ability to provide own transportation to meetings, etc.
• An evaluation of training and qualifications
• Skills testing
• One or more interviews
Apply Now
Apply Now