# Historian 2 - PAAD Section — Natural Resources · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [State & local government jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/government) # Historian 2 - PAAD Section Natural Resources - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **PCN** — 10-3128 - **Salary** — $2,725.50 Biweekly (Range 18) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — All Applicants - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-10-28 - **Closes** — 2026-11-12 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, is recruiting for a Historian 2 to join the Public Access Assertion and Defense (PAAD) Section in Anchorage, Alaska. What You Will Be Doing: The primary purpose of this position is to conduct historical research of primary and secondary sources (published and unpublished) regarding historic use of identified Alaska waters and identified Alaska trails for trade, travel, and commerce; interview any relevant living witnesses; prepare professional reports as needed for a variety of purposes including federal and state administrative processes, federal and state litigation, and other determinations of state title; and otherwise offer expert historical testimony on behalf of the State of Alaska through affidavit, deposition, or live proof. This position is part of the Public Access Assertion and Defense Section and works closely with LAW, DFG, DOTPF, and other DNR divisions, particularly regarding issues of navigability for title, public trust doctrine, and RS 2477 establishment. Mission and Values/Culture: The PAAD Section is a small, tightly knit group of resourceful, dedicated, and creative professionals who strive to ensure that Alaska Constitutional promises of public access to natural resources, lands, and waters are kept for all Alaskans. Simply put, the vast treasures of Alaska are out of reach to most Alaskans in the absence of the public access our trails, rivers, lakes, and other waters provide. The work of the PAAD Section spans many diverse fields such as law, history, archeology, hydrology, geomorphology and geology; it involves extensive involvement in litigation and administrative proceedings to enforce public access rights; it utilizes cutting-edge technologies, practices and techniques in collecting and presenting data in support of its mission; and remote fieldwork to perform its important duties. The PAAD Section prides itself upon the qualitative and quantitative results it achieves; the creative and innovative manner in which it fulfills its mission; the professionalism, stewardship, and tenacity in performing its important work; and the dedication to each other that PAAD teammates demonstrate daily. Benefits of Joining Our Team: The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of experts and professionals from numerous fields (LAW, History and Archeology, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Surveying and Mapping, etc.); will have the opportunity to participate in high-profile and substantive projects advancing state strategic public-access priorities; will be producing thorough historical reports presented in different forums that will directly impact state ownership, management and control of state lands in perpetuity; will have opportunities to participate in remote fieldwork in gorgeous areas statewide; and will be part of an elite team within the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The Working Environment You Can Expect: The PAAD Section is stationed together on the tenth floor of the Atwood Building in Anchorage. We routinely attend meetings, court proceedings, and administrative proceedings elsewhere. We also perform remote fieldwork across the state (recent projects include fieldwork within the Brooks Range, the Fortymile Region, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, and numerous locations within the southcentral areas). The daily work environment will include interaction with PAAD teammates on numerous and diverse projects with frequent interaction with other state and federal staff, outside experts, attorneys, user groups, Native Corporations, and the general public. We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following position-specific competencies. Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry, including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, and the reporting of results. Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Critical Thinking: Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. History and Archeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques. Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college in history, architectural history, or closely related fields and one year experience in the collection, synthesis, evaluation and presentation of historical data as an Historian 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. Substitution: Additional graduate study in history, architectural history, or closely related fields beyond the specified master's degree may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Two years of professional historical research experience beyond the bachelor's degree will substitute for the required master's degree. Additional Required Information ** Please read the information below carefully. ** If invited to interview , please bring the following materials. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. Required documents include: Writing sample containing historical research and analysis authored or coauthored by the candidate. Academic Transcripts Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae SPECIAL NOTICES This position requires fieldwork as needed. Such fieldwork may be in libraries and archives of various sorts. Such fieldwork may be in very remote places throughout the state involving multi-day camping; travel by ATV, small inflatable boat, small aircraft, or on foot; and long days of remote self-sustained fieldwork. Field skills for working remotely in Alaska are desired in candidates, and field training will be provided to the successful applicant as supplementation. Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or by submitting a paper application. Instructions for applying are available on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage . We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant’s competence in applying specific behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. Education If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill out the Education section of the application. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the units you have completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed at foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education to meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate that the credentials have been submitted to a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in standard U.S. education programs. Alternatively, an accre [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5533738/historian-2-paad-section-pcn-10-3128) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . 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