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Position available: Public Records Archivist (2nd posting)



Colleagues,

I post the following job opportunity on behalf of my employer.  Please
direct any questions to the persons or agencies listed in the posting.

Paul J. Eisloeffel
Curator of Audio-Visual Collections
Nebraska State Historical Society
P.O. Box 82554
Lincoln, NE 68501
(402) 471-4750
Fax: (402) 471-8922
pje@nebraskahistory.org
www.nebraskahistory.org

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Nebraska State Historical Society
Position: Public Records Archivist
Closing Date: October 24, 2001

Agency: Nebraska State Historical Society
Location: Lincoln, NE
Class Code: V393720
Grade Code: 013
Position #: 054-00403 (Permanent full-time)
Salary (monthly): $2,570 - 2,698, depending on qualifications.  Generous
benefits package.
Work schedule: Generally Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; some
Saturdays as assigned.

Description of Essential Duties:
As administrator of the government records program, plans, coordinates, and
directs the operations of the State Archives.  Develops policies, practices,
and standards relating to the scheduling and retention or disposal of
records.  Works with government agencies to implement records schedules.
Works with other Agency curators on management of cross-format materials
from public sources.  Identifies, appraises, and produces finding aids for
records of enduring historical value.  Develops policies for electronic
records and their management, storage, and retrieval.  Provides reference
services and public outreach as needed.  Initiates and/or participates in
Division and Agency projects as needed.  Supervises one assistant curator
and volunteers, work/study students, and interns as available.  Serves as
Deputy Coordinator of the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB).
Must pass background checks.  May have occasional overnight stays and
traveling.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Knowledge of statutes and policies governing the definition, retention, and
disposition of government records; knowledge of records management and
archival preservation principles and methodologies; knowledge of current
information technologies and trends and the collection, retrieval, and
preservation of same; knowledge of database management systems such as
Microsoft Access; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
with staff, elected officials, agency records managers, and the public;
ability to analyze arrange, and describe complex and significant government
records collections; ability to creatively use automation technologies in
the
performance of the job; ability to operate Society motor vehicles or provide
independent transportation; ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or post bachelor's
coursework/training in Archives Administration, Library Science, History,
Museum Studies or Records Management preferred.

Direct questions regarding job duties to Andrea Faling, Associate Director
for Library/Archives, 402-471-4785 or  bun@nebraskahistory.org.

Application process:
A State of Nebraska application form required.  On-line application is
preferred (see www.wrk4neb.org).  Paper application will also be accepted;
obtain a form from State Personnel, Nebraska State Office Building, 301
Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 94905, Lincoln, NE 68509-4905, 402-471-2075.
Resume should be of  scannable quality or a text-only electronic document.
BE SURE to include your name and Social Security Number on additional items
submitted.  Description of state benefits are also listed on website
(www.wrk4neb.org).  This  position's designation number is 054-00403.

The State of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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