*HISTORIC SITE SUPERVISOR III *

*STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH DAKOTA*

*Location: *Fort Buford State Historic Site – Williston, North Dakota**

*Salary** Range**: *$2,750 - $3,300 per month

*Closing Date: *May 29, 2009

*Position Number: *701-6463

*Requisition Number:* None

*Status: *Full Time, Regular

*Type of Recruitment: *Internal\External

*Job Order Number:* None

*Date Posted to Web: *May 18, 2009

*Minimum Qualifications:*

·                    Bachelor’s Degree in history, public history,
education, or museum studies with other related fields of study considered.

·                    Two years of work experience in historic site, park,
museum or other cultural facility management which must include two years of
work experience developing interpretive and programming materials and
supervision of staff, or six years of related experience which included
staff supervision. Knowledge and experience with the operation and
maintenance of buildings and grounds keeping equipment helpful.

·                    Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.

·                    High level of interpersonal skills and experience with
public relations and interpretation.

·                    Self directed and motivated, detail-oriented,
goal-directed.

·                    Strong Computer Skills.

·                    Valid Drivers License

·                    Preference will be given to those with a masters degree
in history, public history, education, museum studies or other related field
of study and those with extensive experience developing interpretive and
programming materials.

*Summary of Work:*

The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking an historic site
supervisor for the Fort Buford State Historic Site located near Williston,
North Dakota.  The state historic site supervisor will develop programming
and interpretive information; actively engage in public relations and
networking; manage the interpretive center, reconstructed barracks, and
original fort buildings; and supervise staff.  Administrative duties include
recruitment of regular and volunteer or supplementary program staff,
orientation, training, staff and facility management, limited museum
collections and exhibit management, museum store operation, budgeting,
project management, security, record keeping and completion of reports and
planning documents, the museum store operation, budgeting, project
management, security, record keeping and completion of reports and planning
documents.   **

*Application Procedures:*
Submit the following documents to: Assistant Director, State Historical
Society of ND, 612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505, to be
received (or postmarked) no later than 5:00 p.m. on the May 29, 2009:

·                    *Application for Employment* State of ND Application
for Employment (SFN10950)
<http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html>(Available from Job
Service, the State Historical Society of North Dakota or
Web site at http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html.

·                    *Resume, *including *three references *that have
knowledge of applicant’s professional skills.

·                    *Cover letter - *detail how your experience level meets
the preferences and minimum qualifications listed above.

·                    Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to
claim veteran’s preference must include *Form DD214* for any further
consideration. Claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include a
current statement of disabled status from the Veteran’s Affairs Office.

·                    For ADA assistance: Contact Ronald Warner at
701-328-2666 for more information or assistance in the application or
interview process.  All State Historical Society of North Dakota locations
are nonsmoking environments. Reference checks, verification of previous
employment, criminal background check and/or background checks may be
conducted on applicants selected for interviews.

*Benefits Provided:*

A comprehensive benefit package includes medical coverage, paid holidays &
vacation, sick & paid retirement plan.  For more information, visit
http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/benefits.aspx.

*Equal Opportunity Employer**
*The state of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or
the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North
Dakota Human Rights Act.