National Park Service - Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, DOI NPS

Program: National Park Service - Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, DOI NPS - Cultural and Natural Resources Division

Program Description

This position functions within the Division of Cultural Resources at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. The work involves accompanying and observing higher-graded employees and/or the supervisor in their presentation of briefings, lectures, multi-media shows, etc. The work includes assisting in complex presentations, researching technical reports or other documents to obtain information for higher graded professionals, and preparation of graphs, charts or tables for use by others.

Job Description

Cultural Resources Historian Aid - Provides experience in the practical application of basic natural and/or cultural techniques and concepts. As a trainee, performs duties that are designed to orient the employee to NPS programs, and is provided training in the basic concepts, regulations, policies, guidelines, and practices associated with natural and/or cultural resources. Assignments are designed to provide experience in the application of principles, procedures, and work techniques to actual operating situations. Assists in conducting historical research for planning documents, including general management plans, special history studies, resources management plan, environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, and special resource studies to help meet the needs of the park. Locates source material within and outside the park and makes recommendations for additions to the park's resources collection. Summarizes material for park staff and assists in research projects and presentations.