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Wood Plc

Architectural Historian

Santa Barbara, CA · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work on-call ... of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61) for architectural history ( * Minimum three years of ...

Air Force Historical Research Agency

$74K - $116K/yr

... historian (hereafter referred to as "agency") at home station and deployed locations. Learn more ... FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion ...

Wood Plc

Architectural Historian

Riverside, CA · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work on-call ... of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61) for architectural history ( * Minimum three years of ...

Wood Plc

Architectural Historian

Seattle, WA · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work on-call ... of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61) for architectural history ( * Minimum three years of ...

Wood Plc

Architectural Historian

Reno, NV · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work on-call ... of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61) for architectural history ( * Minimum three years of ...

WSP

Architectural Historian Director

Reno, NV

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an Architectural Historian Director to join our Reno, NV office ... Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, preservation guidelines ...

WSP

Architectural Historian Director

Reno, NV · On-site

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an Architectural Historian Director to join our Reno, NV office ... Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, preservation guidelines ...

Wood Plc

Architectural Historian

Coeur D Alene, ID · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work on-call ... of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61) for architectural history ( * Minimum three years of ...

Wood Plc

Architectural Historian

Sacramento, CA · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian to work on-call ... of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61) for architectural history ( * Minimum three years of ...

WSP

Project Architectural Historian

Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $111K/yr

Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting project locations. WSP Project Architectural Historians are survey field leaders ...

WSP

Project Architectural Historian

Louisville, KY · On-site

$73K - $97K/yr

Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting project locations. WSP Project Architectural Historians are field survey leaders ...

WSP

Part Time Project Architectural Historian

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$79K - $106K/yr

Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting project locations. WSP Project Architectural Historians are survey field leaders ...

WSP

Project Architectural Historian

Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $111K/yr

Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting project locations. WSP Project Architectural Historians are survey field leaders ...

WSP

Project Architectural Historian

Louisville, KY

$73K - $97K/yr

Projects include a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients with many new opportunities and interesting project locations. WSP Project Architectural Historians are field survey leaders ...

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How much do federal historian jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal historian in the United States is $86,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Federal Historian job?

A Federal Historian researches, interprets, and preserves historical records related to government agencies and policies. They analyze archival materials, write reports, and provide historical context for decision-making. Their work supports public history initiatives, legislative processes, and agency missions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Federal Historian position, and why are they important?

Thriving as a Federal Historian requires an advanced degree in history or a related field, expertise in archival research, and familiarity with federal records management. Experience with digital archiving tools, government databases, and relevant certifications (such as archival certification) is often advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, written communication, and collaboration skills set top candidates apart. These competencies enable Federal Historians to accurately document, interpret, and preserve critical aspects of government history while effectively engaging with both colleagues and the public.

What does a typical day look like for a Federal Historian working in a government agency?

Federal Historians often split their time between conducting in-depth archival research, preparing interpretive reports or historical publications, and consulting with subject-matter experts within their agency. They may also review and organize federal records, develop museum exhibits or educational materials, and respond to information requests from the public or government officials. Collaboration with archivists, researchers, and policy staff is common. This variety allows Federal Historians to contribute to both the preservation and communication of the nation's historical record while supporting agency missions.

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HISTORIAN

HISTORIAN

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Warner Robins, GA • On-site

$89K/yr

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Staff Historian at a Major Command, Direct Reporting Unit, Field Operating Agency, Numbered Air Force, Center, or large, multi-faceted Air Force installation or similar self-contained organization that services rapidly evolving high-tech and/or administrative units and tenants that include military agencies.Qualifications:Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

  1. Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.

    OR

  2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

NOTE: MUST ATTACH COPY OF TRANSCRIPT WITH APPLICATION
Evaluation of Graduate Education

Graduate study in the social sciences or humanities may also be credited when such study included training in historical research methodology; or the thesis approached the subject from an historical viewpoint and used professional historical research methodology and techniques in its preparation.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of history programs and current operations, policies, programs, and activities, especially as they apply to a large complex installation or center and its mission; knowledge of history program policies and practices to perform organizational research, research planning and support, research projects, research design, and military research; and knowledge of effective techniques required to conduct oral history interviews and research. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Professional knowledge of historical principles, concepts, research techniques and sources, and methodology.
2. Broad knowledge of Air Force and/or command history programs and current operations, policies, programs, and activities, especially as they apply to a large complex installation or center and its mission.
3. Knowledge of military heraldry program policies and practices to perform organizational research, research planning and support, research projects, research design, and military research.
4. Skill and ability in effective techniques required to conduct oral history interviews and research.
5. Skill and ability to plan detailed and complex studies; anticipate and solve problems; and to collect, organize, and interrelate large amounts of diversely formatted data drawn from a wide variety of sources.
6. Ability to critically evaluate sources of information and establish validity of historical facts.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Employment Type: OTHER

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