STATE HISTORIAN II

$6,680.00 - $8,363.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 7/6/2026 Job Summary The State Historian II supports the Cultural Resources Program by surveying and documenting historical resources within the Diablo Range District. The role provides guidance on historic resource management, ensures compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and prepares documentation to meet state and federal regulations. Responsibilities Conduct field surveys of historical sites and structures. Provide interpretive and management recommendations for preservation. Prepare reports, maps, and compliance documents for state and federal agencies. Assist in the development of preservation plans and historic subject reviews. Maintain accurate records and databases of cultural resources. Support training and development assignments as needed. Minimum Requirements Valid California Class C driver’s license. Clearance through a background investigation. Completion of State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required supporting documents. Minimum qualifications as outlined in the State Historian II classification specification. Working Conditions Combination of office and outdoor work in variable weather conditions. Regular hiking up and down steep hills with field equipment. Exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. Physical demands include lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds. Telework This position is designated as telework eligible – office centered. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR and CalPERS websites. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr