City of New York
DEPT OF RECORDS & INFO SERVICE
Job Posting Notice
Civil Service Title: PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICER
Level: 00
Title Code No: 60216
Salary: $26.37/$30.33-$30.33
Frequency: HOURLY
Title Classification: Competitive
Business Title: Digitization Technician
Work Location: 66-26 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village - Queens
Division/Work Unit: Municipal Records Center
Number of Positions: 1
Job ID: 594200
Hours/Shift: Day - Part-time - Up to 34 hours
Due to the necessary support duties of this position, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or evening shifts.
Job Description
The Department of Records and Information Services is seeking to hire a Temporary Part-time Public Records
Officer to serve as Digitization Technician. The position will be in a warehouse environment, in Middle Village
Queens. The candidate for this position will be expected, under supervision, to perform duties that include but are
not limited to the following:
• Scanning paper documents to digital form, following all relevant digitization procedures and instructions. ·
Applying metadata to digitized items, following naming conventions.
• Performing modification to scanned images, such as cropping and rotating.
• Preparing physical records for digitization including removing staples and paperclips, standardizing
document orientation and size, ensuring that paper documents are free of dust and dirt, and any other paper
handling that must be done to ensure digital images that are an accurate representation of the original paper
records.
• Performing quality assurance procedures.
• Coordinating in a professional and productive manner with the digitization team and with external stakeholders.
• Maintaining document security and confidentiality.
The candidate must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and time management skills, as well as skillful
professional communication. Fast and accurate typing is vital for the position. Successful candidates must be well
organized, self-motivated, and capable of handling documents with care. Experience working with scanning
equipment in a warehouse environment is preferred.
The position will involve standing and requires the ability to lift boxes weighing from 25 to 60 lbs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political
Science, or a related area; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in archival,
records management or library work; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have the baccalaureate
degree from an accredited college.
Preferred Skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain
titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
To Apply
Search for the Job ID# 592400
External Candidates please go to www.nyc.gov/careers
Current NYC employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess
NO E-MAILS, PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and
state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF
Posting Date: 07/26/2023
Post Until: Filled
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, PoliticalScience, or a related area; or2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in archival,records management or library work; or3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have the baccalaureatedegree from an accredited college.Preferred Skills• Good written and verbal communication skills• Strong organizational skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.• Excellent attention to detailResidency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certaintitles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam,Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discusswith the agency representative at the time of interview.To ApplySearch for the Job ID# 592400External Candidates please go to www.nyc.gov/careersCurrent NYC employees please go to www.nyc.gov/essNO E-MAILS, PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL.Public Svc Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs andstate repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's websiteat StudentAid.gov/PSLFPosting Date: 07/26/2023Post Until: FilledThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed torecruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment thatis free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected statusor protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race,color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteranstatus, gender identity, or pregnancy.
