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History Specialist E - Limited Term

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History Specialist E - Limited Term

Salary

$31.08 - $46.03 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Limited Term (position has expiration date)

Job Number

7501-26-MHC-002

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

12/15/2025

Closing Date

1/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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Job Description

This two-year, limited term position completes a variety of professional assignments involving the interpretation and presentation of Michigan history and historical artifacts to build Michiganders’ appreciation of aspects of Michigan history. Specifically, the position will support the final development and first stage of implementation of the Preserving Nuestra Historia program, including but not limited to conducting oral history interviews and trainings; scanning community photographs and documents; providing training on archival and artifact preservation, care and storage; compiling research sources on Latino history; processing collected materials and preparing them for sharing online. This position will also conduct original research and develop materials for use online.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/History%20Specialist%20PD.pdf)

This is a two-year limited term position with the possibility of extension.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in history, art history, museum studies, American studies, architectural history, historic preservation, anthropology, or archival management.

Experience

History Specialist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

History Specialist 10

One year of professional experience involving the recording, preservation, and presentation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites equivalent to a History Specialist 9.

History Specialist P11

Two years of professional experience involving the recording, preservation, and presentation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites equivalent to a History Specialist, including one year equivalent to a History Specialist 10.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please submit written answers to the following questions. Each answer should be no longer than two typed, double-spaced pages.

+ Please share your experience working on a public history project that involved conducting oral history interviews, doing historical research, working on digital humanities projects and/or conducting public presentations or training.

+ Please provide a short (no more than 150 words) story/description of person or event related to Michigan’s Latino history that you believe is significant.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts and three references to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Applicants will be appointed only to positions in areas for which their experience and education is appropriate.

NOTE:Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/H/HistorySpecialist.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

01

HISTRSP – Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in history, art history, museum studies, American studies, architectural history, historic preservation, anthropology, or archival management? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcript(s).

+ Yes

+ No

02

HISTRSP – Please select your level of experience.

+ None to one year of professional experience involving the recording, preservation, and presentation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites.

+ One to two years of professional experience involving the recording, preservation, and presentation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites.

+ Two to three years of professional experience involving the recording, preservation, and presentation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites.

+ At least three years of professional experience involving the recording, preservation, and presentation of history, historical artifacts, records, and sites.

03

How much experience do you have interpretating and presenting Michigan history and historical artifacts to a broad public audience?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

04

How much experience do you have with working with diverse communities to co-create events and programs?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

05

QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

06

Did you attach responses to your application for the following questions? 1. Please share your experience working on a public history project that involved conducting oral history interviews, doing historical research, working on digital humanities projects and/or conducting public presentations or training. 2. Please provide a short (no more than 150 words) story/description of person or event related to Michigan’s Latino history that you believe is significant.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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