Title: Cultural Resources Specialist

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: Minimum Starting Salary of $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Purpose of Position:

The position serves as subject matter expert in a historic preservation field (archaeology, architectural history, historic preservation or history), providing support to the Agency’s Cultural Resources Program, and meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61) in an appropriate discipline. The position manages the VaARNG archaeology collection at all Agency installations and Cultural Resources Program documents, to support Agency responsibilities for compliance with state and federal laws governing cultural resources on all administered lands and facilities, and assists in successful implementation of NGVA-FMO-ENV objectives in an efficient, responsible, and professional manner. The position will enhance the Agency’s ability to manage military training lands in a sustainable manner.

This position is limited to one (1) day of telework per week, and is subject to change based on the agency head and Governor of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in architectural historical, historical, and/or archaeological research and field work, and management of collections and records;

Knowledge of state and federal standards and other professional best practices pertaining to historic preservation, and regarding general collections care and management and conservation;

Working knowledge of preservation laws and regulations, and of architectural history, history, and/or prehistoric and/or historic archaeology of Virginia and/or the Mid-Atlantic region;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing: including preparation of technical reports, documentation materials, and presentations, and preparation of educational materials for diverse audiences, etc.;

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work well with VaARNG Agency staff representing all areas, with other state and federal agency staff, Agency contractors, volunteers, interns, and members of the public; and to supervise interns;

Experience conducting research in various topics related to cultural and military history;

Ability to develop and utilize computer applications in collections management and research;

Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance;

Training in historical and/or archaeological research, and collections care;

Qualifications consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards required;

Progressively professional experience in related program areas (architectural historical and/or archaeological field work, research, and findings analysis and reporting; and collections management), and progressively responsible experience in applying technical expertise to curatorial practices, collections interpretation, and historical research;

General historic preservation concepts and programs, and the ability to relate cultural resource management to the Agency’s mission;

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of GIS preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment;

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC);

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.