Cultural Resource Historian

Cultural Resource Historian | Salary Range : $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in St. Paul, MN !

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This position may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

Our Historian position exists to direct and to perform cultural resources reviews for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded and MnDOT funded projects under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Minnesota State Statutes. The individual in this position will also :

• Conduct statewide cultural resources contract management, consultation, training, and liaison activities related to FHWA funded (both state and local) as well as MnDOT funded projects. This involves communication with consultants, the FHWA, MnDOT offices and districts, local project proposers, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPO), and members of the public.
• Manage Section 106 reviews for federal undertakings and MnDOT projects including delineating the area of potential effect, conducting inventory and evaluation of historic properties, assessing effects to historic properties, and developing agreements for the mitigation of effects. They will manage historic bridge rehabilitation projects and lead the MnDOT historic bridge program. They will complete contract management tasks and direct consultants.
• Works to ensure compliance with federal and state historic preservation laws, rules, procedures, and policies that must be satisfied for transportation projects throughout the state.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits :

Here are the Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must have education and experience sufficient to meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior’s PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, as set forth in federal statute 36 CFR Part 61, in order to act on behalf of the FHWA.

You must meet one of the following qualifying focuses from the federal statute 36 CFR Part 61 :

History focus :

A Graduate degree in history or closely related field; OR a bachelor’s degree in history or closely related field plus one of the following :

At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or other demonstrated professional activity with an academic institution, historic organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; Or - Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of history.

OR

Architectural History focus :

Graduate degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation, or closely related field, with coursework in American architectural history, OR a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, historic preservation or closely related field plus one of the following :

At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or restoration architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; Or - Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history.

In addition to meeting the federal requirements, applicants must meet the following requirements :

Three (3) years of advanced professional experience serving as a principal investigator in :

APPLY ONLINE BY 10 / 14 / 2025 (only applications received on mn.gov / careers will be considered)

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Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330