County Historian

35 hours per week SALARY: $23.57 per hour

Full Time

LOCATION: Wyoming County Historian

26 Linwood Avenue, Suite 1, Warsaw, NY 14569

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The purpose of the County Historian is to collect, preserve, interpret and document the history of Wyoming County and provide records for the use of the public and other interested parties. Work also involves the research of properties of historical importance, presenting programs of a historical nature to local groups, as well as preparing articles for the county historical magazine. Work is performed under the general directions of the Board of Supervisors. General supervision is exercised over the Assistant County Historian. Does related work as requires.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Possession of a Bachelors Degree in history or a related field; OR

B. Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma and four (4) years experience conducting historical research, archival records work or a related activity; OR

C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

NOTES:

1. Candidates MUST submit a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred with application.

2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/ U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

NOTICE: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office.

APPLICATIONS: Applications are available on our website: https://www.wyomingco.net/FormCenter/Human-Resources-48/Application-for-Employment-190, or the Human Resources Office: 338 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569. Please note that your application will NOT be forwarded to the hiring manager until we have received the following information: Civil Service Application and any supporting documentation listed in the minimum qualifications; such as licenses, high school diploma, certificates, Associates or Bachelors degree, etc. If you have any questions, or would like to email your application and additional documents please contact jschmidt@wyomingcountyny.gov or 585-786-8830.