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OFFICE OF THE MISSOURI SECRETARY OF STATE

Vacancy Notice

 

To our applicants with disabilities:  If you need assistance with this
or any phase of the employment process, please contact our Personnel
Office at (573) 526-7319.  Reasonable attempts will be made to
accommodate your needs.

 

POSITION TITLE

STARTING SALARY

Archivist

 

$2,625-$2,824/month

FY07 State Pay Scale

LOCATION

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION

Cape Girardeau, southeast Missouri

 

Local Records Preservation Program

 

 

 

 

General Responsibilities:

 

 This position is primarily responsible for providing records management
and archival preservation advice and assistance to local government
offices.

 

The archivist consults with public officials on records creation,
maintenance, storage, and disposition issues; provides advice and
information on public records concerns, micrographics and other imaging
technologies, records filing and storage systems, and disaster recovery
and assistance; and conducts workshops/presentations to meet the needs
of local officials. 

 

The archivist carries out the following direct program efforts:
identifying and appraising record series, conducting records
inventories, implementing approved retention schedules, employing the
efficient use of storage space and equipment, arranging and describing
government records, performing basic conservation treatments, and
preparing records for microfilming and digitization.  The archivist also
assists in the administration and oversight of Local Records grant
projects.

 

knowledge, Skills and abilities:

 

Knowledge of records management and archival principles, techniques, and
practices.  Familiarity with various types of local government offices
and records series.  Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively
in written and oral form.  Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with public officials.  Ability to work well
within a flexible work routine and within prioritized project schedules.
Ability to use a laptop computer and familiarity with Microsoft
applications (Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook).  Must be able to drive
statewide for day trips and engage in a modest amount of overnight
travel.  

 

Use of personal vehicle required, mileage reimbursed.  Ability to lift
and carry a forty-pound box, climb ladders to retrieve materials, and
work in varied environment conditions that may contain dust and mold.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

 

This position requires a master's degree in American history, library
science (with an archival component), three or more years experience in
the above fields.  Certified Archivist designation or the commitment to
obtain such is strongly preferred.    A valid Missouri driver's license
is required.

 

 

 Posting Period:    Position posted June 9, 2006.  The minimum posting
period will end July 10, 2006.  After the minimum posting period, the
position may be closed to new applicants and filled at any time.

Application

Procedures:          Application materials (cover letter, resume,
completed application) may be mailed to:  Attention:  Archivist, Human
Resources; Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 1767, Jefferson
City, MO  65102.  EOE.

 


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