Archivist II - Hybrid Public Records & Archives

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) seeks an Archivist II (NS) to deliver archival, records, and information management services to state and local government agencies. You will assist with creating and updating records retention and disposition schedules and provide guidance across programs.

Travel statewide, develop training, and collaborate with the Division of Archives and Records and Digital Services to ensure smooth transfer of born-digital records to the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of archival and records management principles and metadata standards.
• Experience in archival appraisal, arrangement and description and use of retention schedules.
• Working knowledge of organization of state and local government.
• Experience planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating projects with timelines.
• Ability to provide reference services, including searching documents for admin, legal, and evidential purposes.
• Ability to develop and deliver training for varied audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Appraises records to determine disposition based on value and advises on long-term preservation.
• Guidance on electronic records, imaging technology, disaster preparedness and recovery.
• Develops training and conducts workshops and online tutorials for public employees.
• Travels statewide providing services to state and local government employees; represents division at conferences.
• Works with Records Description Unit to schedule transfers to the State Archives.
• Coordinates with Digital Services to ensure seamless transition of born-digital records to the digital repository.

Skills

Archival knowledge

Records management

Metadata standards

Project planning

Communication skills

Public service mindset

Education

Master’s degree in history/public history/library and information science or related discipline

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) seeks an Archivist II (NS) to deliver archival, records, and information management services to state and local government agencies. You will assist with creating and updating records retention and disposition schedules and provide guidance across programs.

Travel statewide, develop training, and collaborate with the Division of Archives and Records and Digital Services to ensure smooth transfer of born-digital records to the