Librarian/Archivist with Security Clearance

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

PTFS seeks an Archivist to advise on Federal records disposition, organize permanent collections, and train Archives Technicians at Fort Meade. The role requires applying the Records Disposition Schedule and creating finding aids in the records database.

The ideal candidate has an MLS from an accredited program, experience in archives or records management, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team on site.

Qualifications

• MLS from an accredited institution.
• Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer.
• 0–2 years performing the duties of the position; Level A, 2–4 years; Level B, 4+ years; Level C.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand federal records and related RDS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and prioritize lists of records eligible for permanent retention.
• Analyze record types, provenance, original order, and subject contents.
• Apply the Records Disposition Schedule to retention/destruction decisions.
• Communicate analysis in writing and orally to customers.
• Create finding aids and describe records in the records database.
• Coordinate housing, preservation, and access for various material types.
• Prepare weekly project status reports and communicate with customers.
• Train Archives Technicians in records identification and description.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Analytical reading

Records management

Federal records knowledge

Project coordination

Education

MLS - Master of Library Science

Tools

Records database

Job description

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

Librarian/Archivist

Ft Meade, MD (full-time On Site)

Must Have An Active Or Prior (preferably Recent)TS/SCI ClearanceQualifications

• Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer.
• 0-2 years performing the duties of the position: Level A2-4 years performing the duties of the position: Level B4+ years preforming the duties of the position: Level CMaster of Library Science degree from an accredited institutionGood interpersonal communications skills, and the ability to work well as a team and individuallyAbility 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 year11 paid holidays per yearMedical, Dental & Vision401(k) Plan with matchingTuition assistanceDisability insuranceReferral Bonuses