Job Summary   

The Historian conducts research, documentation, and interpretation of historical aspects of our cultural resource projects. The historian guides the identification, evaluation, and protection of significant cultural resources, contributing to the project’s success while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: No   

Job Classification: Permanent; Part- Time  

Duty Station: Fort Campbell, Kentucky 

Travel: Up to 10%. Contingent upon business needs

Duties/Responsibilities   

• Conducts thorough historical research using a variety of sources, including archives, libraries, databases, and fieldwork, to gather information relevant to the project.  

• Collaborates with archaeologists, anthropologists, and other specialists to interpret historical data and integrate findings into project planning and execution.  

• Prepares detailed reports and presentations that summarize research findings, historical significance assessments, and recommendations for preservation strategies.  

• Engages with local communities, indigenous groups, and stakeholders to gather oral histories and other cultural insights, ensuring respectful and inclusive representation of diverse historical narratives.  

• Assists in the development and implementation of cultural resource management plans that balance project development with the preservation of historical sites.  

• Advises project teams on historical considerations, potential impacts on cultural resources, and mitigation measures.  

• Stays informed of current trends, technologies, and best practices in historical research and cultural resource management.  

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.   

Required Skills/Abilities   

• Ability to conduct thorough and detailed research using various sources, including archives, digital databases, and fieldwork. Historians must be adept at uncovering and compiling historical data that might not be readily accessible.  

• Capability to analyze historical data critically, identify patterns, and draw accurate conclusions about the past and its relevance to the present and future, especially in relation to the cultural resource being studied.  

• Understanding and respect for cultural diversity and the significance of cultural heritage sites. This includes knowledge of the practices, traditions, and values of communities associated with cultural resources.  

• Familiarity with historical databases, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and other digital tools for analyzing and presenting historical data. Comfort with digital humanities methods and tools can be especially beneficial.  

• Flexibility to adapt to new findings and changing project needs, along with creativity in solving problems related to cultural resource preservation and interpretation.  

• Understanding of the legal frameworks and ethical considerations surrounding cultural resource management, including compliance with relevant local, state, federal, and international laws, regulations, and guidelines.  

Education and Experience   

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in history or closely related field  

• Required: At least two (2) years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historic organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution 

• Preferred: Graduate degree in history or closely related field 

 Physical Requirements   

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer  

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.