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Public Historian (Administrative Officer 2)

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-32261

Department

Historical & Museum Commission

Division

HM Div Curatorial Prgms

Opening Date

08/27/2025

Closing Date

9/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08640

Position Number

00093923

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00300720

Bureau / Division

State Museum of Pennsylvania, Curatorial Division

Worksite Address

300 North Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Janeé Corbin

Contact Phone

717.783.5736

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is looking for a creative, versatile and knowledgeable Public Historian for The State Museum of Pennsylvania, the official museum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Over the next ten years, this key position will lead State Museum staff, consultants and stakeholders in reconceptualizing several core galleries focused on Pennsylvania history. If you have a passion for Pennsylvania and public history and a knack for developing engaging and accessible history exhibitions, apply today to become part of The State Museum’s curatorial leadership team.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a public historian, you will provide administrative leadership and high-level coordination in support of major agency initiatives, especially the planning, design, and installation of new standing galleries reflecting the natural and cultural history of Pennsylvania. As the lead museum professional, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of projects that require collaboration with internal staff, external consultants, and partner agencies. As a public historian, you will adhere to internal processes, facilitate communication across functional areas, and ensure alignment of project work with organizational goals.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00093923) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to one day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as an Administrative Officer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a bachelor's degree;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must have at least three years of experience performing the following duties at a regional or state museum or historic site: (Exhibits experience should integrate two or more of the following disciplines: industrial history, political history, fine arts, social history, decorative arts, or popular culture.)

+ Developing temporary and long-term exhibitions incorporating three-dimensional objects, archival documents and photographs, oral history, and other primary source material from conceptualization to implementation

+ Serving as a project manager for interpretive exhibitions by coordinating large-scale exhibition procurements, budgets, and timelines, working alongside curators, content developers, exhibit designers and fabricators, conservators; museum leadership, and external stakeholders, including visitors, K-12 educators, historians and subject-matter experts.

+ Developing scholarly grounded exhibition scripts which place regional or state history in a national historical context.

+ You must have a master's degree in American history, or a related field such as public history or American studies.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

+ PhD in American history

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Administrative Officer 1 for one full year or more?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time experience do you possess in varied office management or staff work in a public or private organization, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

What level of college coursework have you completed in business administration, public administration, human resources, strategic leadership, or other related areas? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Master's degree or higher

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Some coursework

+ None

06

Additional Requirement:Do you have at least three years of experience working at a regional or state museum or historic site, developing temporary and long-term exhibitions that incorporate three-dimensional objects, archival documents and photographs, oral history, and other primary source materials from conceptualization to implementation?Note:Exhibits experience should integrate two or more of the following disciplines: industrial history, political history, fine arts, social history, decorative arts, or popular culture.

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

08

Additional Requirement:Do you have at least three years of experience at a regional or state museum or historic site serving as a project manager for interpretive exhibitions by coordinating large-scale exhibition procurements, budgets, and timelines while working alongside curators, content developers, exhibit designers and fabricators, conservators, museum leadership, and external stakeholders - including visitors, K-12 educators, historians, and subject-matter experts?Note:Exhibits experience should integrate two or more of the following disciplines: industrial history, political history, fine arts, social history, decorative arts, or popular culture.

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

10

Additional Requirement:Do you have at least three years of experience at a regional or state museum or historic site developing scholarly grounded exhibition scripts that place regional or state history in a national historical context?Note:Exhibits experience should integrate two or more of the following disciplines: industrial history, political history, fine arts, social history, decorative arts, or popular culture.

+ Yes

+ No

11

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

12

Additional Requirement- Do you have a master's degree in American history, or a related field such as public history or American studies? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

13

Preferred Criteria- Do you have a PhD in American history?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov