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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 |
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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
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