Lead Miller (Historian II)

Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! This position works as part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 400 community parks throughout the county, this position is key to providing a safe and fun park environment for all to enjoy. This advertisement will fill the position of Lead Miller at Colvin Run Mill and oversees operations of an early 19th century gristmill. This position is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and safety of the mill. Additionally functions as the safety operator at the mill. Interprets history and engineering relating to the mill and the site, which includes a historic house and general store. Trains and manages staff and volunteers on mill function and safety. Performs minor upkeep and maintenance of the buildings and grounds of Colvin Run Mill.

NOTE: The office location for this position is 10015 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066. Work hours include weekend and evening hours.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Directs all aspects of visitor programs and activities including staffing, facility use, security, safety, resource protection, visitor control, operating procedures and hours of operation, and procurement of supplies, equipment and services;
• Assists site manager in the research, writing, implementation and evaluation of the site's annual operational plan, project plans, prospectus and interpretive plan, including goals and objectives for delivering programs and services;
• Plans, develops and executes site programming and interpretation including the planning, development and evaluation of site events, tours, exhibits, museum education and outreach programs;
• Manages site historic artifact collections ensuring compliance with guidelines for interpretation, security and maintenance procedures;
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and concerns;
• Assists in the development of, and accounting for, the site annual budget, including donated funds;
• Supervises submission of cash reports and required reporting of management indicators such as visitation, program numbers, and project accounting;
• Disburses site petty cash funds;
• Recruits, interviews, selects, trains, supervises, sets priorities and work schedules, assigns projects and evaluates paid and volunteer staff;
• Operates and maintains a historic structure, such as a 19th century gristmill and related machinery;
• Coordinates historic collections activity in areas of conservation, documentation, and interpretation;

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of American and regional history;
• Knowledge of historical research procedures;
• Knowledge of the principles of historic education and interpretation;
  Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of historical park or museum
  management;
• Knowledge of curatorial practices and procedures;
• Ability to conduct comprehensive historical research and prepare factual reports on
  historical issues;
• Ability to provide technical resource and program leadership to historian staff;
• Ability to perform effective administrative work including budgeting, human resource
  management, purchasing, and the development of short and long range operational plans;
• Ability to manage and operate interpretation/conservation programs at a site;
• Ability to program and coordinate major special activities;
• Ability to supervise paid and volunteer staff engaged in professional historian and
  technical support positions;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to deal effectively with citizen inquiries and complaints;
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with staff and the general public.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in
American history, American studies, archaeology, museum education, or a closely related field; plus, two years of progressively responsible experience in museum or historical site interpretation, collections, education and/or research, or closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four years of experience in overall operation and maintenance of a mill or other historic equipment
• Two years experience working with volunteers or volunteer groups.
• National Association for Interpretation certification.
• Food Handler Certification
• Proficiency with Office 365 suite of applications or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to stand, bend, stoop crouch, walk, climb stairs for extended period of time. Ability to start and stop milling operations, using manual lavers and manual flywheels. Ability to traverse uneven terrain on park property and leading up to the mill pump site. Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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