ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HISTORIC SERVICES 4262

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Director of Historic Services in the administration of the Suffolk County Historic Trust Program and recording of Suffolk County history. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of a support staff. Responsibilities include researching records, obtaining and preserving documents and artifacts. Work is reviewed by the Director of Historic Services through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Appraises and edits permanent records and historically valuable documents;

Researches artifacts and historical materials; directs safekeeping, cataloging and accessing of same; analyzes documents for value to posterity;

Prepares reference aids such as: indexing guides and microfilming;

Selects and edits materials for publication, display and presentation;

Prepares information applications as directed for special projects to foster support of history or history preservation projects within Suffolk County.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of professional research techniques and resources and ability to interpret and analyze historical information; familiarity with the history of Suffolk County, the interpretation of local history and the operations of historical societies operating in the County; some knowledge of established principles, practices and methods used to catalog, accession, preserve and protect historic documents and artifacts for posterity; ability to initiate effective historical exhibits and displays; ability to effectively communicate with individuals and groups to promote Suffolk County History; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to keep a variety of records and to prepare and submit reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and one (1) year of experience performing historic research or project direction related to historic structure maintenance, historic preservation of buildings and sites, adaptive use of old buildings, landmark legislation or museum management.

NOTE: Additional graduate level education may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis, if the concentration is in one of the above described areas.

01/11/83

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03