Librarian/Archivist

Progressive Technology Federal Systems; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off per year

11 paid holidays per year

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Progressive Technology Federal Systems is seeking an Archivist to support Ft Meade, MD. The role involves applying the Records Disposition Schedule, organizing permanent records, and training Archives Technicians while coordinating with the customer.

On-site full-time position requiring strong communication and archival skills. The Archivist will maintain the records database, describe records in detail, and prepare weekly project status reports, ensuring tight collaboration with customers and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or prior clearance preferred.
• Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer.
• Strong reading, analysis, and understanding of federal records.

Responsibilities

• Create and prioritize lists of federal records eligible for permanent retention and assign record groups to Archives Technicians.
• Analyze record types, provenance, original order, context, and subject contents of federal records groups.
• Apply the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to make retention/destruction recommendations.
• Communicate analysis of record groups, retention, and plans with the customer.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Record analysis

Education

Master of Library Science

Job description

Job Description

Librarian/Archivist

Ft Meade, MD (full-time On Site)

Position Summary

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.

Essential Duties

• 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 performing 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.

Benefits

• 15 days paid time off per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) Plan with matching
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Referral Bonuses