Archivist II - A&R60083375 - HYBRID

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) seeks an Archivist II to provide archival, records, and information management services to state and local agencies. The role supports creation and amendment of records retention and disposition schedules.

Responsibilities include appraisal, description, metadata standards, and guidance on electronic records, with statewide travel and collaboration across divisions. Hybrid telework is available, located in Raleigh, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in archival science, history, or related field.
• Experience with archival appraisal, arrangement/description, and scheduling records.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and electronic records management.

Responsibilities

• Appraises records to determine disposition based on value and advises on preservation.
• Guides on electronic records, imaging tech, disaster recovery for protection of agency records.
• Develops and conducts training/workshops for public employees.

Skills

Archival principles

Records management

Metadata standards

Record appraisal

Training development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in archival science/related field

Experience in archival appraisal/description

Tools

Electronic records management systems

Digital repositories

Disaster recovery planning

Retention schedules

Job description

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Archives , Records Job Classification Title Archivist II (NS) Position Number 60083375 Grade NC08

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people's lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

Description of Work

This employee is responsible for providing a wide range of archival, records, and information management services to assigned state and local government agencies to assist these entities with the efficient and economical creation, management, maintenance, and disposition of public records. Assistance relates to inventorying records series and providing information for the purpose of creating and amending records retention and disposition schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Appraises records to determine appropriate disposition based on their administrative, fiscal, legal, and historical value, and provides state and local government offices advice on the long-term preservation of their archival records.
• Provides guidance on electronic records, imaging technology, disaster preparedness and recovery for the protection of agency records, and essential records identification and protection.
• Develops training to suit the needs of an agency and conducts professional workshops and other training (including online tutorials) for public employees.
• Travels statewide providing services to state and local government employees.

The employee serves as representative or liaison for the Division of Archives and Records at conferences and workshops. This position is highly collaborative and requires extensive contact with internal and external clients.

• Works often with the Records Description Unit to identify and subsequently schedule transfers of archival records to the custody of the State Archives of North Carolina.
• Works directly with the Digital Services Section to ensure the seamless transition of born-digital and digitized records from state agencies to the digital repository.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $39,244.00 - $53,500.00

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Knowledge of archival and records management principles and metadata standards, including records appraisal and scheduling, and best practices in electronic records management.
• Demonstrated experience in archival appraisal, arrangement and description, and/or the use of retention and disposition schedules to manage records.
• Working knowledge of the organization of state and local government.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating projects and overseeing projects over section lines, as well as establishing timeframes for completion.
• Ability to provide reference services, including searching documents for administrative, legal, and evidential purposes.
• Ability to develop and deliver training for varied audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, and the public.

Position/Physical Requirements

Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional Saturday work required as needed.

Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy.

This position is located at: 215 N. Blount St. Raleigh, NC 27601