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Sully Historic Site Manager (Historian III)

Fairfax County Government
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Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! Sully Historic Site within the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a site manager to lead the interpretation and protection of the historic resources at a site with its origins in the late 1700s. As a site manager, you will be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine RECenters, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. You will work closely with colleagues whose expertise spans cultural resources, archaeology, heritage conservation and natural resources.
 
This position is responsible for the facilities and grounds consisting of an 18th century dwelling house with exhibits, collection objects, five outbuildings, including a representative quarter for the enslaved, Visitor Center, store, classroom, picnic grounds, kitchen garden and 130 acres of grounds including archaeological sites. Oversees the maintenance and security of the site structures, grounds, and artifacts exhibited and stored on site. Leads the public engagement through planning annual events, tours and programs and evaluates the effectiveness of these offerings for conveying the mission and purpose of Sully Historic Site. Develops and updates a site operations plan for supervising the daily site operations in accordance with those plans. Responsible for staffing, evaluating, and scheduling volunteer and staff for visitor services and public programming, facility use, and all other activities related to the administration of a historic park site in accordance with the principles of effective cultural and natural resource management. Leads collaborative initiatives with stakeholders, such as the Sully Foundation, FCPA leadership, and elected and appointed officials is expected. It is expected that the incumbent will have experience with the interpretive planning process and engaging the community to achieve this goal. As needs arise, the site manager may be assigned to manage multiple sites related to cultural resource management. Holiday and weekends may be required.

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.)  
 

  • Reviews the overall development of educational programs and events and coordinates other visitor services;
  • Develops long- and short-term goals, operating objectives, strategies and implementation plans;
  • Makes recommendations to the division manager regarding long-range plans;
  • Ensures that facilities and grounds are free of safety hazards, that appropriate safety measures are implemented and that all federal, state and county safety standards are applied and satisfied;
  • Develops and implements security guidelines to protect park facilities and the public against fire, vandalism, and other threats;
  • Reviews and makes recommendations on plans for architectural restoration and construction;
  • Completes and evaluates various financial, administrative and statistical reports;
  • Develops and submits an annual operating budget and monitors revenue/expenditure performance levels;
  • Complies with financial guidelines and reconciles revenue and expense reports;
  • Authorizes the procurement of supplies, equipment or services;
  • Prepares and reviews contracts for facility use and contractual services;
  • Plans, schedules, directs and evaluates the work of staff;
  • Provides subordinate staff with specialized training and professional development opportunities;
  • Interacts with citizens and community organizations regarding park use, maintenance and resource protection issues;
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public, interest groups and County staff.

 

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 the principles and practices of historical park or museum maintenance and management;
  • Knowledge of the principles of historic education and interpretation;
  • Knowledge of financial management controls relating to budgeting and accounting of expenditures;
  • Ability to manage a large, complex operation with extensive capital equipment, property value and inventory;
  • Ability to schedule, coordinate and prioritize the work of a diverse group of employees;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports;
  • Ability to analyze programs and procedures and evaluate their performance against established objectives;

 

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, three years of progressively responsible experience in museum or historical site interpretation, collections, education and/or research, or a closely related field.
 
 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with applying the methods, principles, techniques, and practices necessary to document a site with historic resources to include collections objects, historic buildings, and archaeological resources. 
  • Demonstrated ability to use effective leadership skills related to interpersonal relations and team building, and to establish positive relationships with managers, peers, subordinates, customers, and stakeholders. 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement master plans, interpretive plans, operations plans, etc. 
  • Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple program priorities while having the flexibility to adapt to change, collaborate and negotiate with diverse stakeholders. 
  • Experience managing sustainable revenue generating programs and facilities. 
  • Comprehensive understanding of budget development and management, and experience with budget development and management.
  • National Association for Interpretation certification.
  • Proficiency with Office 365 suite of applications or similar. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 
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 effectively communicate with employees and the public, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to climb 3 flights of stairs. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to navigate uneven terrain on park property. Sedentary with walking. 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.