New York State Archives 
Albany, NY

The New York State Archives is seeking applicants for the position of Archives & Records Management Specialist 2.  This position is in the Information Technology Services Unit.  The candidate will have responsibility for identifying and implementing appropriate technologies to meet State Archives business needs.  Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

* Participating in the evaluation, implementation and maintenance of Cataloging systems, Records Management systems, Encoded Archival Description database, Imaging systems, Search Tools, and Distance Education products; 
*Advising on the implementation of professional standards; 
*Working with State Archives staff and vendors to identify and implement internet solutions; 
*Supporting the development of the State Archives electronic records program; 
*Developing web content, including XML based finding aids (EAD) and publications; 
*Ensuring that complete systems documentation is available. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or non-competitive 55b/c service as an Archives and Records Management Specialist 2, OR be currently reachable for permanent appointment on the Archives and Records Management Specialist 2 eligible list, OR have one year of permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for a transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. 

It is likely that the eligible list will be exhausted.  In that event, provisional appointments may be made pending the next Civil Service test.  

To qualify for a provisional appointment, candidates must have a master's degree in history, government, business or public administration, political science, American studies, archival science, library/information science, or archival administration AND two years of professional experience in which the preponderance of duties involve one or more of the following: analyzing or appraising records and information systems to develop recordkeeping and/or records retention plans for an institution, governmental body or corporation;  providing education, training, grant-in-aid, or direct technical assistance services in records management and/or archives administration; developing or implementing guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures concerning records management and or archives administration; evaluating available information technology to support recordkeeping needs and requirements of an institution, governmental body or corporation; acquiring, controlling, preserving, making available or promoting use of archival records.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $55,154 based on annual performance advances.  
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 8, 2006 to:

Ms. Gayle Bowden
Director, Human Resources Management
Box KH-107
NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Albany, NY 12234
Fax (518) 486-5631
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