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Archivist/Records Specialist
Job Posting

Pitney Bowes Management Services (PBMS) seeks applicants for the position of
Corporate Archivist/Records Specialist responsible for archives and
artifacts from worldwide locations.  Applicants should have demonstrated
experience in strategic planning, progressive practices and programs, and
demonstrated leadership, drive and initiative.  The person accepting this
position is expected to drive, establish, and maintain the historical
records program, including collecting, organizing, and preserving.  The
Corporate Archivist will be part of the PBMS team that provides records and
archives support to a high-tech corporation in Houston, Texas.  The location
is near Tomball, Texas.

Responsibilities include: developing and documenting the collection policy
and guidelines; identifying and acquiring materials appropriate for a
corporate archive; interfacing with a matrix of positions regarding
historical matters; describing and cataloging any backlog of undocumented
materials for the corporate collection (includes print and written media,
sound recordings, video cassettes, films, art and photographic images,
electronic records, and other artifacts); developing and implementing
processing plans for new collections; preparing finding aids and other
descriptive tools; managing the workflow and resources of the archives;
providing research and reference; preparing for the corporation's 20th
anniversary in 2002; providing regular activity and management reports;
participating in other departmental work as assigned; setting priorities,
balancing workload and deadlines; and performing physical activities
associated with an archival environment.

Qualifications include a minimum of four to ten years archival experience,
including demonstrated leadership and administration of an archival program;
ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to work
cooperatively and effectively with staff and customers, strong analytical,
organizational, decision-making, and presentation skills; self-starter; and
able to work independently or with teams.

Also desire a working knowledge of automated library and archival management
systems; experience with issues related to management and preservation of
electronic records; and experience with intellectual property management and
preservation.

The candidate should have, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree with focus on
history, library/information science, archival administration, and records
management.

Must have a current working knowledge of MS and Windows 97 software
applications. Familiarity with Horizon system is a plus.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. PBMS offers both a competitive
salary and benefits package. Please send your resume, cover letter, and
salary history to: Carolyn Trim CRM, Global Records Management, 9440 Louetta
Road MSC 500103, Spring, Texas 77379.  To expedite, fax to 281-927-5362 or
e-mail to: carol.trim@compaq.com

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