Vacancy for Preservation Program Officer at National Archives and Records Administration

Digital Preservation Coalition; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Archives and Records Administration seeks a Preservation Program Officer to oversee and implement preservation efforts. This remote position involves designing strategies, providing guidance to team members, and leading preservation projects impacting the agency's archival holdings.

Qualifications

• Experience in preservation strategies.
• Knowledge of archival standards and practices.
• Ability to lead preservation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement preservation strategies for records.
• Provide guidance to Division Directors and staff.
• Lead preservation projects addressing complex issues.

Skills

Preservation

Archival research

Project management

Job description

Vacancy for Preservation Program Officer at National Archives and Records Administration

Application deadline: 30 November 2022

Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Salary: $111,521 - $164,102 per year

Employment type: Full-Time

The National Archives and Records Administration is seeking a Preservation Program Officer. The incumbent will oversee preservation efforts and serve as a liaison for major program segments, potentially acting as a project director or team member in preservation and archival research teams with agency-wide or government-wide impact. The role involves working with various media in Archives holdings, especially objects and artifacts.

Responsibilities include:

1. Designing and implementing strategies for effective and efficient preservation of records.
2. Providing preservation guidance and assistance to Division Directors, archivists, and technicians.
3. Leading or participating in preservation projects and studies to address complex preservation issues affecting NARA holdings.