GLO - Program Specialist VI (GLO Historian)

Job Description The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Program Specialist VI (GLO Historian) within the Heritage Department of the agency. Performs advanced (senior-level) consultative and technical assistance work, with an emphasis on historical research and compiling information on people, places, and events of historical interest. Work involves planning, developing and implementing major agency program(s) and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Our Mission: The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be: • Historical research, interpretation, and scholarship. Conducts in depth historical research related to the GLO, Texas land history, general Texas history, and the Alamo. Produces authoritative historical interpretations grounded in archival sources, maps, land records, and material culture. Ensures historical accuracy, context, and scholarly rigor across agency publications, exhibits, reports, and interpretive material. Conducts historical interviews and research; compiles data on historic people, sites, structures, and events. Conducts investigations of historic resources, performs research, composes narratives and summaries for historical reports. Responds to requests for historical information, performs background research, and composes narratives and summaries. • Public engagement, education, and outreach. Represents the agency as a historian through lectures, presentations, media interviews, conferences, and public programs. Collaborates with educators, museums, universities, and cultural organizations to promote informed understanding of Texas history, land settlement, and the Alamo's significance. Supports educational initiatives that connect archival resources and land records to broader historical themes. • Provide excellent customer service. Provides professional and timely customer service in support of the General Land Office's Archives and Records programs by responding to internal and external research inquiries; assisting patrons with access to archival, cartographic, and records materials; and interpreting historical content in accordance with accepted archival and historical standards. Researches information to resolve customer service inquiries and issues. Interprets and explains applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Prepares, interprets, and disseminates information concerning agency programs and procedures, including researching correspondence and composing written responses in a clear and professional manner, generally within ten (10) working days of receipt of a request. Assists coworkers in delivering consistent, high-quality customer service. • Advisory Role on Alamo History and Interpretation. Serves as a subject-matter expert on the history of the Alamo, advising agency leadership, project managers, and external partners on historical content, interpretive frameworks, and public narratives. Reviews and evaluates interpretive plans, educational content, and exhibits to ensure alignment with established scholarship, primary sources, and best practices in public history. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in history, American studies, or a related field. • Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a historian or professor or professional public history experience (exhibit curation/interpretation, oral history, historic site management, or related). Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree or Ph.D. in American/Texas history • Bilingual (Spanish) • Experience in historical exhibition interpretation, curation and development • Experience conducting oral histories • Experience writing for publication, especially history related journals and/or academic presses Physical Requirements: This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required. Compensation and Benefits: • Free Parking • Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts • Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees' premium and 25% for eligible dependents. • Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance. • Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year Annual leave increases with length of service. • Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider. Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Program Management How to Apply: • To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at or in the CAPPS Career Section. • You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section. • Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. • A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Created: 2026-03-04