Historic Preservationist

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requisition no:884348

agency: department of state

working title: historic preservationist -

• four (4) years of experince working in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation,orarchitectural history or a closely related field in the social sciences . A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required years of experience. College transcripts must be submitted if using education to qualify.
• current resueme and cover letter detailing how the applicant’s skills and experience align with the posted position, not to exceed one page in length.
• three professional references with current and complete contact information.
• advanced experience using arcgis pro desktop software and the ability to georeference historic maps and aerial images; digitize points and polygon features; and use other analysis tools for the identification of historic cemeteries. Applicants must submit a work sample (e.g., an .aprx project, geodatabase, or produced map) demonstrating tool-level arcgis pro desktop competency.
• knowledge of cemetery studies, including the development, cultural significance, and material characteristics of historic cemeteries and their features.
• ability to conduct research and apply deductive reasoning to arrive at logical conclusions.
• ability to travel, conduct site visits, and plan and participate in events related to the program and public outreach.
• ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate evenings, weekends, and after-hours obligations, including workdays longer than 8 hours.
• valid driver's license.

• master's degree in anthropology or archaeology
• experience using online data sources to evaluate and extrapolate data related to florida’s historic cemeteries.
• experience using vital records to conduct genealogical and land use research.
• experience researching historic cemeteries and descendent populations.
• experience researching historic african american cemeteries.
• genealogical board certification (cg or cgl).
• knowledge of florida’s cemetery laws.
• knowledge of the national park service cemetery preservation standards.
• direct experience working in the field of cultural resource management.
• knowledge of the division of historical resources module 3.

responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history. This position requires hands‑on arcgis pro desktop capability (geodatabase design, georeferencing, analysis, and module 3 compliant map production). Candidates whose gis experience is limited to arcgis online story maps, or webmap configuration will not be considered. Applicants must submit a work sample (e.g., an .aprx project, geodatabase, or produced map) demonstrating tool‑level arcgis pro desktop competency.

• use aerial imagery, online resources, and archival documentation to identify cemeteries to be added to the florida master site file. Use arcgis pro desktop software to create maps and conduct analyses.
• conduct historical research to verify the location of historic and abandoned cemeteries throughout the state as well as research their history for inclusion in the florida master site file.
• assist with public communication and outreach, including updating the historic cemeteries program page on the state’s website, drafting press releases and social media posts, providing guidance to individuals interested in placement of historical cemetery markers for forgotten, lost, abandoned, or erased cemeteries and communicating the program’s mission, achievements, and future goals to diverse audiences including colleagues, scholars,…