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Reference Archivist Position available



Please reply to Joannie Cotten and not to Druscie Simpson.





Job Title: Archivist I                          Posting Date: 10/4/00
Division: Archives & History                    Closing Date: 10/20/00
Salary Grade: 65                                        Salary Range: $24,136 - 39,164
Position Number: 4802-0303-0002-165
Appointment Type: Perm. Full-Time
Location: Raleigh       County: Wake


DESCRIPTION OF WORK
        This position is located in the Search Room of the Public Services Branch
of the Archives and Records Section. It provides assistance to the public
using original and microfilmed records and documents in the custody of the
State Archives by directing research efforts through the knowledge of North
Carolina's history, its people, places, and institutions. Duties may also
include answering correspondence, research involving transcripts of
post-secondary school records, military, and other records, some
arrangement and description work and special projects as assigned by
supervisory personnel.  Candidates must be able to work a Tuesday through
Saturday schedule on a rotating basis in the Search Room.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of North Carolina history, its people, and its places.
Working knowledge of reference sources for historical materials and the
ability to utilize such materials.
Ability to conduct in-depth research using primary and secondary source
materials.
Ability to apply archival techniques in the appraisal, arrangement, and
description of historical records and documents.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Able to function independently on assigned projects to high standards.
Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
other employees and the general public.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
        Graduation from a four-year college or university preferably with a major
in history, library science, or a related social science and one year of
experience in archives and records work; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
        Prefer candidates with graduate training in either archival management,
history, information science, or public administration as well as
substantive appraisal, arrangement, description, and reference experience.
Candidates who have familiarity with the use of microcomputers and software
such as Microsoft Windows and Word also are preferred.

Interviewing supervisors are Debbi Blake and Cathy Morris.


HOW TO APPLY:   Joanie B. Cotten, Cultural Resources, Division of Human
Resources, 4603 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC  27699-4603.

Druscie

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