Lead Miller

**Salary**
- $60,056.05 - $100,093.76 Annually**Location**
- GREAT FALLS (FE02), VA**Job Type**
- FT Salary W BN**Job Number**
- 24-00831**Department**
- Park Authority**Opening Date**
- 04/20/2024**Closing Date**
- 5/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern**Pay Grade**
- S22**Posting Type**
- Open to General Public**Job Announcement**:
Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals This position works as part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 400 community parks throughout the county, this position is key to providing a safe and fun park environment for all to enjoy. This advertisement will fill the position of Lead Miller at Colvin Run Mill and oversees operations of an early 19th century gristmill. This position is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and safety of the mill. Additionally functions as the safety operator at the mill. Interprets history and engineering relating to the mill and the site, which includes a historic house and general store. Trains and manages staff and volunteers on mill function and safety. Performs minor upkeep and maintenance of the buildings and grounds of Colvin Run Mill.

NOTE: The office location for this position is 10015 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066. Work hours include weekend and evening hours.

**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.)_
- Directs all aspects of visitor programs and activities including staffing, facility use, security, safety, resource protection, visitor control, operating procedures and hours of operation, and procurement of supplies, equipment and services;
- Assists site manager in the research, writing, implementation and evaluation of the site’s annual operational plan, project plans, prospectus and interpretive plan, including goals and objectives for delivering programs and services;
- Plans, develops and executes site programming and interpretation including the planning, development and evaluation of site events, tours, exhibits, museum education and outreach programs;
- Manages site historic artifact collections ensuring compliance with guidelines for interpretation, security and maintenance procedures;
- Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and concerns;
- Assists in the development of, and accounting for, the site annual budget, including donated funds;
- Supervises submission of cash reports and required reporting of management indicators such as visitation, program numbers, and project accounting;
- Disburses site petty cash funds;
- Recruits, interviews, selects, trains, supervises, sets priorities and work schedules, assigns projects and evaluates paid and volunteer staff;
- Operates and maintains a historic structure, such as a 19th century gristmill and related machinery;
- Coordinates historic collections activity in areas of conservation, documentation, and interpretation;

**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 historical research procedures;
- Knowledge of the principles of historic education and interpretation;
Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of historical park or museum
management;
- Knowledge of curatorial practices and procedures;
- Ability to conduct comprehensive historical research and prepare factual reports on
historical issues;
- Ability to provide technical resource and program leadership to historian staff;
- Ability to perform effective administrative work including budgeting, human resource
management, purchasing, and the development of short and long range operational plans;
- Ability to manage and operate interpretation/conservation programs at a site;
- Ability to program and coordinate major special activities;
- Ability to supervise paid and volunteer staff engaged in professional historian and
technical support positions;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to deal effectively with citizen inquiries and complaints;
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with staff and the general public.

**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, two years of progressively responsible experience in museum or historic