Archivist

PTFS; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PTFS is seeking an Archivist to use the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to advise on retention, organize permanent collections, and supervise Archives Technicians at Fort Meade. The role includes coordinating projects, contributing to the records database, and training staff.

The candidate will analyze federal records, create finding aids, and communicate findings to customers while maintaining professional relations and meeting project goals.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer.
• 0-2 years performing the duties: Level A
• 2-4 years performing the duties: Level B
• 4+ years performing the duties: Level C
• Good interpersonal communications skills, and the ability to work well as a team and individually
• Ability to read, analyze and develop a working understanding of federal records.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and team members and complete projects promptly.

Responsibilities

• Advise on retention of federal records using the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).
• Arrange and describe permanent record collections and supervise Archives Technicians.
• Coordinate projects with the customer and contribute to maintenance of the records database.
• Communicate analysis of federal record groups and applicable RDS to customers.
• Create finding aids in the records database describing records in detail.
• Select appropriate housing materials and coordinate archival supply needs.
• Prepare weekly status reports and communicate project status to customers.
• Train Archives Technicians in identification of record types, provenance, arrangement, and preservation.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with customers and proactively meet goals.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Teamwork

Analytical reading

Education

Master of Library Science

Job description

The Archivist will use the customer's Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to make recommendations on the retention of federal records, arrange and describe permanent record collections, train and supervise Archives Technicians, coordinate projects with the customer, contribute to maintenance of the records database, and act as a customer service liaison.

Create and prioritize lists of federal records eligible for permanent retention and assign record groups to Archive Technicians.

Analyze record types, provenance, original order, context, and subject contents of federal records groups.

Apply the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to make recommendations for the retention or destruction of permanent and temporary federal records.

Communicate orally and in writing your analysis of federal record groups, applicable RDS, retention, and plan for arranging and describing permanent records.

Create finding aids in the records database. Describe records in sufficient detail so that they can be identified and retrieved by the customer.

Select appropriate housing materials for various material types and coordinate archival supply needs with the customer.

Prepare weekly reports on the status of ongoing projects and communicate project status and concerns to customers during routine meetings.

Train and assist Archives Technicians in the identification of recordtypes, material formats, provenance, original order, applicable RDS, arrangement, description, handling, housing, and preservation of federal records.

Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with customers, and be proactive in meeting expected goals and resolving problems.

Requirements:

• Must have an active or prior (preferably recent)TS/SCI clearance

Qualifications:

• Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer.
• 0-2 years performing the duties of the position: Level A
• 2-4 years performing the duties of the position: Level B
• 4+ years preforming the duties of the position: Level C
• Master of Library Science degree from an accredited institution
• Good interpersonal communications skills, and the ability to work well as a team and individually
• Ability to read, analyze and develop a working understanding of federal records, including highly technical or specialized records.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and team members and complete projects promptly.