Archivist, NYC
DEPT OF RECORDS & INFO SERVICE
The Department of
Records/Municipal Archives seeks a responsible individual to join its
team. Under general supervision, with wide latitude for the exercise of
independent judgment and action, the Associate Public Records Officer
analyzes archival procedures and protocols; implements improvements to
comply with industry standards and/or best practices; and has proficient
knowledge of management and operation of archival management and
digital preservation systems.
The Associate Public Records
Officer contributes to work and activities that raise the profile of the
archives such as presentations and talks, creating web-related content,
and other outreach activities.
The candidate may support work
related to collections management, appraisals and accessions, digital
labs, conservation and preservation, and reference and research
services. In addition, the candidate may supervise staff, monitor, and
report on performance measurements, and identify and support
professional development opportunities.
The position will
include moving and lifting heavy over-size cartons and books. The work
will take place in two locations, 31 Chambers St. In lower Manhattan,
and Industry City, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Full-Time/Day - 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.
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.
1.
A master's degree from an accredited college in Library Science,
Archival Science, American History, Political Science or a related area,
plus two years of full-time experience in archival or library science,
one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity of incumbents
performing at a professional level; or
2. Education and/or
experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a
master's degree from an accredited college and the one year of
supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills - Expertise with cataloging systems and archival discovery tools - Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects. - Demonstrated experience in database management and data migration. - Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe, and strong computer skills - Expertise with cataloging systems, archival discovery tools, and digital preservation systems such as ArchivesSpace and Preservica
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
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.
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.
To Apply:
https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/archivist-in-nyc-all-boros-jid-16302
