Historian -P11; Project Reviewer

At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world‑class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as a Historian!

This position serves as a Historian and provides analysis and review of statewide Federal historic preservation projects as required under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966. This includes evaluating the effects of projects as they affect historic resources and involves analysis of project applications and documentation. The position works with internal and external stakeholders to provide customer service, case management, research assistance, and complete project reviews.

Specifically, this position will be focused on projects funded by the Michigan Highspeed Internet (MIHI) Office for their Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) initiative. The position also assists with data entry into the SHPO’s Argus CRIS database.

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This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in‑office work required.

Possession of a master’s degree in history, art history, museum studies, anthropology, American studies, architecture, architectural history, urban planning, library/information science, historic preservation, or archival management.

Historian 9:
No specific type or amount is required.

Historian 10:
One year of professional experience involving the study, preservation, analysis, interpretation, and preservation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites equivalent to an Historian 9.

Historian P11:
Two years of professional experience involving the study, preservation, analysis, interpretation, and preservation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites equivalent to an Historian, including one year equivalent to an Historian 10; or, three years of professional experience recording, preserving, and presenting Michigan history, historical artifacts, records, and sites at a museum, historical site, archives, publication office, or historical site preservation office equivalent to a History Specialist 10.

• At least 2 years’ experience working with Section 106 in consulting or review capacity
• At least 2 years’ experience working with complex databases
• Experience working with GIS platforms
• Experience conducting historical research and handling archival materials

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