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Kimley-Horn

Environmental Science Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$84K - $87K/yr

National Parks Service (NPS), Governments Services Administration (GSA), and National Capital Planning Commisssion (NCPC). * Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across ...

US Department of the Army

Historian

Fort Liberty, NC · On-site

$131K/yr

Serves as a Historian for the Joint Activities Command located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina ... National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g ...

Eastern National

$17.25 - $18.75/hr

Season runs until November.   What We Do  America's National Parks is a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), operating stores at over 175 national park sites. But we're more than ...

Eastern National

$17.25 - $18.75/hr

Season runs until November.   What We Do  America's National Parks is a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS), operating stores at over 175 national park sites. But we're more than ...

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How much do national parks service historian jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for national parks service 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 the difference between National Parks Service Historian vs Archaeologist?

AspectNational Parks Service HistorianArchaeologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in History, Anthropology, or related field; often requires knowledge of preservation lawsBachelor's or Master's in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field; fieldwork experience often needed
Work EnvironmentHistorical sites, museums, government agencies, research projectsField excavations, laboratories, museums, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily within National Parks, government agencies, historical organizationsUniversities, museums, government agencies, private firms

While both roles involve cultural heritage, a National Parks Service Historian focuses on preserving and interpreting historical narratives within parks, whereas an Archaeologist specializes in excavating and analyzing physical artifacts. The historian emphasizes research, documentation, and public education, while archaeologists often conduct fieldwork and laboratory analysis.

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Infographic showing various National Parks Service Historian job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,335 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Historian

Fort Liberty, NC • On-site

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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$131K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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7.9

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Job description

About the Position: Serves as a Historian for the Joint Activities Command located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.Qualifications:

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Historian:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.
OR
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, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes managing a historical archive program for an assigned organization; researching historical data to incorporate in products for publication and briefings; utilizing an electronic and hard copy archival system to document historical information; and identifying trends in historical findings that relate to operational programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).Education:FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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