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Governor's Records Archivist (Raleigh, NC; Perm Full-time)



Job Title: Archivist II
Division: Historical Resources
Salary Grade: 68
Position Number: 4802-0303-0002-158
Appointment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Raleigh
County: Wake
Salary Range: $28,612 to $46,140

Posting Date: November 14, 2001
Closing Date: November 30, 2001

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Vacancy exists in the Archives and Records Section, Government Records
Branch, Records Description Unit. Employee serves as Governor?s Records
Archivist to provide full range of records-related services to staff of the
Office of the Governor, including the receipt and arrangement and
description of archival collections created by current and former
gubernatorial administrations. Coordination of physical transfer of records
and hands-on assistance with transfers also is a responsibility of this
position. This is advanced archival work and requires working with records
analysts in the branch to determine useful schedules for transfer of
Governor?s records to the Archives and Records Section. This position
provides accurate and timely reference services on unworked records for
staff of the Governor?s Office. Position works with section staff to consult
on proper maintenance and preservation of Governor?s records in all formats,
including email and other electronic records. Position may at times offer
training workshops on various records and archival management issues to
governor?s office staff. Occasional Saturday work required to serve on staff
rotation in State Archives Search Room.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of North Carolina history, its places and people.
Experience and familiarity with archival arrangement and description
principles and techniques. Ability to write clear, concise and accurate
descriptions of archival material. Working knowledge of reference sources
for historical materials, including the World Wide Web. Ability to function
independently with limited supervision. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with coworkers, members of public agencies
and the general public. Knowledge of restrictions placed on certain records
by state and federal law. Ability to lift records cartons weighing up to 40
pounds. Ability to use personal computers and allied software. Valid NC
drivers license required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in history,
library science, or a related social science and two years of progressive
work in archives and records; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. Prefer additional directly related education, training and
experience as described in Description of Work and Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities sections above.

Interviewing supervisor is Ken Simpson.

HOW TO APPLY:
JOANIE B. COTTEN
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
4603 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-4603

General application information (including required forms):
   http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm

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    <*> ++++++++++++++ Laura L. B. Hensey ++++++++++++++ <*>
 http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/archives/rec/default.htm
 Records Management Analyst                  phone: (919) 733-3540
 NC Division of Historical Resources       laura.hensey@ncmail.net
 Mailing address: 4615 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4615
          Building location: 215 North Blount Street
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