ARCHIVIST I
Recruitment #19-003574-0003
Department | Archives |
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Date Opened | 12/3/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/17/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $41,053.00 - $65,138.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Loni Young |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
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Introduction
As the historical agency for Maryland, the State Archives is the central depository for government records of permanent value. Records date from the founding of the Maryland Colony in 1634 to the present day. The State Archives identifies, appraises, acquires, describes, preserves, and makes physically and electronically available (in a secure and dynamic environment) the permanent records of Maryland’s past, while providing reliable current information to citizens and public officials for the better administration of Maryland government and understanding of Maryland history. The Archives describes Maryland state, county, and municipal government agencies, and their origin, functions, structure, personnel, historical evolution, reports, and other aspects of Maryland and its history; and encourages the study of Maryland government and history. The agency also serves as the custodian of the state's fine art collections.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Archives
350 Rowe Boulevard
Annapolis, MD 21401
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
· Train government employees and the public on records and records management.
· Develop guidance material dealing with records and records management.
· Perform active outreach to government agencies, including in-person meetings, phone conversations, and public speaking events.
· Provide reference services by assisting public officials and the public with accessing records.
· Represent the Archives on external groups dealing with records.
· Appraise records for their permanent value.
· Review record documentation including record retention schedules and inventories in order to recommend revisions to ensure records are adequately described and retained.
· Ingest, inventory, and describe paper and digital records
· Improve the Archives' record holdings by reviewing and improving how records are stored, described, and accessed.
· Perform other duties within the Archival classification as assigned, including but not limited to providing reference assistance to the public and government agencies.
· Assist with records projects, including processing and digitization.
· Suggest improvements to policy, procedures and workflows.
· Work up to 10 Saturdays annually in our Public Research Room, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three years of professional archival experience.
Notes:
1. A Master's degree in Archival Science from an accredited college or university or its equivalent may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
2. Applicants may substitute additional experience in professional archival work with public records on a year-for-year-basis for the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Archivist classifications or Archivist specialty codes in the Library and Archives field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
· Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking
· Archival experience with digital records
· Ability to balance a variety of contemporaneous projects
· Ability to self direct and work independently without close supervision
· Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience in overseeing digitization projects, including project design and oversight and a basic understanding of scanning specifications and metadata.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation credential service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the closing date.
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.