Vacancy Announcement 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. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).