- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Historians spend a lot of their time Getting Information. They are naturally good at Written Expression, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, and Written Comprehension. Historians are typically characterized as being Investigative and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about English Language, History and Archeology, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Writing and Reading Comprehension.
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- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Holocaust and Related Studies
- History, General
- American History (United States)
- European History
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
- Canadian History
- History, Other
- Maritime Studies
- Military History
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Work Activities
Getting Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Documenting/Recording Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Thinking Creatively
Training and Teaching Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Coaching and Developing Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Performing Administrative Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Developing and Building Teams
Interacting With Computers
Scheduling Work and Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing General Physical Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Assisting and Caring for Others
Abilities
Written Expression
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Speech Clarity
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Category Flexibility
Speech Recognition
Problem Sensitivity
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Originality
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Far Vision
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Trunk Strength
Time Sharing
Speed of Closure
Extent Flexibility
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Multilimb Coordination
Glare Sensitivity
Depth Perception
Reaction Time
Gross Body Coordination
Mathematical Reasoning
Stamina
Visual Color Discrimination
Speed of Limb Movement
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Number Facility
Interests
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Realistic
Knowledge
English Language
History and Archeology
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Administration and Management
Communications and Media
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Geography
Personnel and Human Resources
Engineering and Technology
Design
Law and Government
Philosophy and Theology
Mechanical
Education and Training
Foreign Language
Sales and Marketing
Sociology and Anthropology
Public Safety and Security
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Chemistry
Psychology
Biology
Physics
Transportation
Economics and Accounting
Building and Construction
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Wages
Maryland
$88,930
District of Columbia
$81,100
Colorado
$73,850
New Jersey
$70,090
Virginia
$69,020
California
$67,720
Massachusetts
$62,860
Alabama
$61,960
Michigan
$61,350
Florida
$58,240
North Carolina
$56,940
Washington
$56,840
Georgia
$56,190
Wisconsin
$53,420
Texas
$50,090
Missouri
$49,030
Pennsylvania
$48,460
Minnesota
$47,780
Kansas
$47,730
Ohio
$43,450
Tennessee
$40,100
Illinois
$38,790
Utah
$38,090
Indiana
$37,490
Kentucky
$36,880
Oklahoma
$29,720
New York
$28,640
Skills
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Learning Strategies
Instructing
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Persuasion
Time Management
Science
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Management of Personnel Resources
Operations Analysis
Negotiation
Service Orientation
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Quality Control Analysis
Mathematics
Operation and Control
Work Values
Achievement
Recognition
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Support
Work Styles
Integrity
Dependability
Persistence
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Self Control
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Concern for Others
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Analytical Thinking
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
- Historic Preservation and Conservation
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Holocaust and Related Studies
- History, General
- American History (United States)
- European History
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
- Canadian History
- History, Other
- Maritime Studies
- Military History
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Freedom to Make Decisions
Physical Proximity
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Consequence of Error
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Standing
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Level of Competition
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Time Pressure
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
- Importance Supplemental-
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
Edit historical society publications.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
Edit historical society publications.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Edit historical society publications.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
Edit historical society publications.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
Edit historical society publications.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Edit historical society publications.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Edit historical society publications.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
Edit historical society publications.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
Doctoral Degree