HISTORIAN
RECRUITMENT NO. 00400012
SALARY:
$1,333.60 - $1,620.80 biweekly; $34,674 - $42,141
annually
FILING
DEADLINE:
Open until further notice.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the collection, identification,
classification, and the preservation of
objects and sites of historical and archaeological
interest related to County facilities,
specifically County parks. Research and write
in-depth reports on the history of existing
or proposed parks. Give presentations on historical
and archaeological topics related to
County facilities, including County parks. Provide
staff support for the protection of
objects, buildings and sites of historical interest
in County parks or as part of County
facilities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor's degree
in history, archaeology,
anthropology, museum studies, or a closely related
field. A master's degree or a
doctorate in history, archaeology, anthropology, or a
closely related field is highly
desired. A record of publication in the field of
specialty is an asset.
ALSO REQUIRED:
A valid California class C driver's license or the
ability to arrange transportation for field
travel is required at time of appointment.
EVALUATION:
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on
an employment list based on scores
received during the evaluation of information
contained in their employment and
supplemental application.
HOW TO APPLY:
Employment and supplemental applications must be
submitted to the Department of
Human Resources. For an application packet, send a
self-addressed stamped envelope,
pick one up at the Department of Human Resources, or
print it from the web site. For
additional information or accommodations, please
contact LeJeune Boone at (619)
531-6080 or email [log in to unmask]
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Applications for Employment. Applications must be legible and complete
(including licenses, certificates,
transcripts, and the Supplemental Application Form, if required). All
information is subject to investigation
and verification.
Application Filing Deadline. Applications must be received in the
Department of Human Resources by
5:30 p.m. on the filing deadline shown on the Job Announcement.
Postmarks are not accepted. If no filing
deadline is shown, applications will be accepted on a continuous basis
and subject to closure without
advance notice. Applications should be filed promptly.
Accommodations. Persons with disabilities can make arrangements for
accommodations during the
evaluation and selection process by contacting the Department of Human
Resources. Applicants who
cannot participate in tests administered on Saturdays, due to religious
reasons, may submit a written
request for alternative arrangements. The request must be signed by the
applicant's religious leader and be
received in the Department of Human Resources in advance of the
scheduled Saturday test.
Age. The minimum age is 18 years old unless otherwise stated on the Job
Announcement
Benefits. Vacation, sick leave and holidays; health, dental, vision and
life insurance; retirement system
integrated with Social Security; Suggestion Award Program; membership in
the San Diego County Credit
Union; in-service training and tuition reimbursement for pre-approved
course work.
Certification. As vacancies occur, positions in County departments are
filled from the appropriate
employment list. Top scoring candidates' names are forwarded to the
hiring department for consideration
and the candidates will receive certification notices. Those not
selected for employment will remain on the
employment list for future hiring considerations.
Change of Address. Candidates are responsible for submitting changes in
addresses or phone numbers to
the Department of Human Resources at (619) 236-2191.
Child Care Center. Care for children between the ages of 2 and 5 is
available. For information: (619)
292-7586.
Citizenship Requirements and Immigration Status. Pursuant to the Federal
Immigration Reform and
Control Act, the County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized
alien workers. Every new hire will be
required to complete an Employment Verification Certification (Form
I-9). Individuals employed in
executive-level positions or in positions subject to Peace Officer
Standards and Training must be citizens or
permanent residents of the U.S.
Convictions. Felony and misdemeanor convictions MAY BE disqualifying.
Drug and Alcohol Policy. The use of illicit drugs and alcohol is not
permitted in the workplace. This
County policy is vigorously enforced. Employees who violate this policy
are subject to disciplinary
procedures which include termination.
Educational Requirements. For U.S. college or university degrees to be
considered, the institution or
program must be accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. For degrees
received outside of the U.S. to be considered, applicants must submit an
educational evaluation report from
a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. The County of San Diego is an equal
opportunity employer.
Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Pre-Employment Requirements. Appointment to County service is contingent
upon successful
completion of pre-employment medical examinations which include drug and
alcohol screening. Some
positions also require successful completion of a background
investigation, a polygraph examination and a
psychological evaluation. All candidates must demonstrate the ability to
perform the essential functions of
the position.
Premiums. Some positions in specified classes pay additional premiums
for certain requirements of the
position (e.g., night shift, work location), or employee (e.g. bilingual
skills, licenses).
Probationary Period. Individuals accepting permanent appointments must
successfully serve a 6-month,
12-month, or 18-month probationary period, depending on job
classifications.
Promotional Recruitment. Limited to employees in the County Service who
received their appointment
from an employment list, individuals on County reinstatement lists,
employees on authorized leave of
absence, or individuals on re-employment lists as a result of County
lay-off. Applicants who terminate
County employment will no longer be eligible pursuant to Civil Service
rule 2.1.6(k).
Recruitment Appeals. Objections to the recruitment or its parts shall be
petitioned in writing to the
Director, Department of Human resources and include specific facts to
support the objection and a proposed
remedy. The following time limits shall apply: a) Objections to the
administration or a part of an examination
shall be petitioned to the Director at the time of administration or no
later than 5 work days of the
occurrence of the examination part; b) Objections to the results of an
examination shall be petitioned to the
Director no later than 10 calendar days from the date results are
postmarked.
Written multiple choice answer sheet scoring may be checked within 10
calendar days from the postmark
on the test results notice.
Series Recruitment. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis, as
employment needs require.
Applicants cannot apply more than once under the same recruitment number.
Social Security Card. Must be presented at the time of employment.
Veterans Preference Points. Eligible individuals are those who: have not
been employed since leaving the
military, served within the last 8 years during a time of war or
national emergency, and are not retired
veterans. Eligible individuals also include: Veterans with a
service-connected disability received during a war
or campaign; spouses of war veterans who died or were totally disabled.
Copies of DD214, Veterans
Administration documentation, marriage certificates, death certificates,
and proof of eligibility are required at
the time of application.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or
implied contract. Any
provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked.
Acceptance of an application
does not necessarily mean qualification for the final employment list.
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