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Do you have an interest in Suffolk County History and looking for a full-time position where you can share that interest and knowledge with the public? The Parks Department has an opening for the position of Assistant Director of Historic Services. 

An employee in this position would assist the Director of Historic Services in the administration of the Suffolk County Historic Trust Program and recording of Suffolk County history. Responsibilities would include researching records as well as preserving documents and artifacts. 

Qualified candidates should have thorough knowledge of professional research techniques and resources; ability to interpret and analyze historical information; familiarity with the history of Suffolk 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 display; ability to effectively communicate with individuals and groups to promote Suffolk County history. 

Target Salary: $54,392 

Interested candidates need to submit their resume and cover letter no later than October 1, 2025 to Suzanne.Bivona@suffolkcountyny.gov 

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 one of the above-described areas.