Welcome to the new Department of Arts, Culture and History employment opportunities page. Here we will post open opportunities for our Archives, Historic Preservation, Museums, Arts, Library, and Administration Sections.
All State of West Virginia jobs must be applied for through the West Virginia Division of Personnel (DOP). To get started, please click the link below to the DOP Online Application Brochure. It provides a step by step guide to create an account and fill out applications. Job opportunities on this page are separated into “External” and “Internal” job postings. If you are not and have not been a state employee, please apply to the External posting. If you are a current or former state employee, please apply using the Internal posting. Postings for the same job may appear in both sections.
How to Apply
If you experience any issues or have any questions, please feel free to contact our Director of Administration Sam Calvert at samuel.j.calvert@wv.gov or call us at (304) 558-0220. Be sure to check back periodically for new positions and keep an eye out for posts on our Facebook account.
Also, Volunteer West Virginia is one of our entities and is always looking for individuals interested in the AmeriCorps program. To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below.
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do
External Job Opportunities Open to the Public
Closes: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Under the supervision of the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, the Structural Historian will review and analyze all submitted information from federal/state agencies and other interested persons or organizations to confirm National Register eligibility and assess potential effect to historic resource as required by the State Historic Preservation Office in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and 36 CFR 800, “The Protection of Historic Properties,” and WV Code 29-1-8A and 82 CSR 2, “Standards and Procedures for Administering State Historic Preservation Programs.” Prepare related correspondence and other written documentation, such as draft memorandum of agreement. Conduct all necessary site visits representing the office as relating to the completion of these statutory requirements for the office. Apply appropriate Standards and Criteria as set forth by the National Park Service to evaluate National Register eligibility. Evaluate proposed scopes of work for the rehabilitation of historic buildings as appropriate according to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Provide comments and assistance to state or federal agencies, private organizations, or individuals regarding the completion of the Section 106 compliance process. Assist with the transfer of survey information and historic inventory forms generated from the review and compliance activities to the office’s Survey and National Register files. Monitor development grants and/or survey and planning grants as assigned. Position performs other duties as assigned.
Closes: 4/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History/State Historic Preservation Office has an opportunity for an Archaeologist I to work under the supervision of the Senior Archaeologist to review proposed projects submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Surface Mining, and other agencies for potential effects to archaeological resources and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing project specific information and cultural resource reports; preparing recommendations regarding the need for archaeological survey or other field work; and drafting letters referencing office comments regarding recommendations. Other duties include drafting memorandums of agreement (MOAs), scopes of work and/or other project related documents for acceptability; participating in project related meetings and/or field visits; assisting in maintaining related records such as archaeological site forms; assisting with educational activities such as presentations. Position performs other duties as assigned.
Internal Job Opportunities Open to Current or Former State Employees
Closes: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Under the supervision of the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, the Structural Historian will review and analyze all submitted information from federal/state agencies and other interested persons or organizations to confirm National Register eligibility and assess potential effect to historic resource as required by the State Historic Preservation Office in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and 36 CFR 800, “The Protection of Historic Properties,” and WV Code 29-1-8A and 82 CSR 2, “Standards and Procedures for Administering State Historic Preservation Programs.” Prepare related correspondence and other written documentation, such as draft memorandum of agreement. Conduct all necessary site visits representing the office as relating to the completion of these statutory requirements for the office. Apply appropriate Standards and Criteria as set forth by the National Park Service to evaluate National Register eligibility. Evaluate proposed scopes of work for the rehabilitation of historic buildings as appropriate according to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Provide comments and assistance to state or federal agencies, private organizations, or individuals regarding the completion of the Section 106 compliance process. Assist with the transfer of survey information and historic inventory forms generated from the review and compliance activities to the office’s Survey and National Register files. Monitor development grants and/or survey and planning grants as assigned. Position performs other duties as assigned.
Closes: 4/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History/State Historic Preservation Office has an opportunity for an Archaeologist I to work under the supervision of the Senior Archaeologist to review proposed projects submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Surface Mining, and other agencies for potential effects to archaeological resources and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing project specific information and cultural resource reports; preparing recommendations regarding the need for archaeological survey or other field work; and drafting letters referencing office comments regarding recommendations. Other duties include drafting memorandums of agreement (MOAs), scopes of work and/or other project related documents for acceptability; participating in project related meetings and/or field visits; assisting in maintaining related records such as archaeological site forms; assisting with educational activities such as presentations. Position performs other duties as assigned.