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position opening -- Missouri State Archives - St. Louis



Interested parties should reply as directed below. Thank you.

Jelain Chubb   CA, CRM
Administrative Archivist
Missouri State Archives--Local Records Program
Office of the Secretary of State
600 W. Main, PO Box 1747
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Telephone:  573-751-1819
Fax: 573-526-3867
E-mail: chubbj@sosmail.state.mo.us

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Office of the Missouri Secretary of State
VACANCY NOTICE

Missouri State Archives
Division: Local Records Preservation Program

Position Title: Archivist
Location:       St. Louis
Salary:         $2565 per month; $30,780 annual

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 records 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 Record 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
record 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
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 environmental
conditions that may contain dust and mold.

Qualifications:

This position requires a Master's degree in American history or library
science (with an archival component), and/or three years experience in the
above fields. Certified Archivist designation or the commitment to obtaining
certification strongly preferred. A valid Missouri driver's license is
required.

Posting Period: Position posted June 10, 2002 for a minimum posting period
of 5 days.  THE minimum posting periods will end June 17, 2002. After the
minimum posting period,  the position may be closed to new applicants and
filled at any time.

Application Procedures: Application materials (resumes, completed
application) may be mailed to : Attention Archivist, Human Resources, Office
of the Secretary of State, PO box 1767, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1767. EOE

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) 751-2974. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate your needs.

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