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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.