Archivist I

As a Project Archivist with the School of Information, the qualified applicant will work as a cooperator for the National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Region Museum Services Program in the Archives and Records Management Division, located in Tucson, AZ. The primary responsibility of the Archivist is to, develop and refine processing plans, physically process, arrange, complete storage upgrades, and descriptive cataloging of resource management-based records. Additionally, the Archivist will prepare finding aids to facilitate the research of collections. Resource management records include natural and cultural resource project records, programmatic records, and records documenting the daily administrative activities of various park units. The Archivist will also gain experience based on the best practices outlined by National Archives Records Administration. This includes scanning, metadata attachment, and storage.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying National Park Service materials that have permanent value for various record groups, including cultural and natural resources, under guidance. Helps process materials for each project that are sourced from different external contacts and locations. The archivist is introduced to the main contacts by supervisors and assists in arranging for the materials to be sent to the Western Archeological and Conservation Center (WACC). They may occasionally accompany senior staff on trips to nearby sites to observe and learn how to interact with contacts, identify, select, and package materials. Under supervision, they help organize, digitize, and catalog received materials into the appropriate government databases at WACC.
• Assists in processing, arranging, and cataloging National Park Service archival records into the Integrated Collections Management System (ICMS), following established procedures and standards under the guidance. Archivists receive materials ranging from single boxes to small batches, which require careful handling and organization. They work on one or two projects at a time, focusing on learning proper techniques and building familiarity with different types of materials. The archivist is encouraged to develop time management skills by prioritizing tasks within a single project, with regular check-ins and support from supervisors. As they gain experience, they may be given opportunities to work on portions of larger projects to expand their skills, always with clear instructions and oversight.
• Under supervision, assists in handling rare and fragile photographic materials. The Archivist learns and applies basic cataloging procedures and preservation techniques. They work with collections from various locations across the country, including but not limited to WACC collections. The role focuses on developing attention to detail and understanding of preservation standards, with guidance and oversight.
• Assists in identifying the preservation needs of both paper-based and digitally based archival records under the guidance. The Archivist learns about specialized classification systems and their application to various materials. They focus on developing skills in basic preservation assessment and classification techniques. As part of their training, they are introduced to new systems and encouraged to build proficiency over time, with regular support and instruction from experienced staff.
• Others duties assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to travel to various NPS sites to complete archival work on-site as needed.
• Ability to work as part of a team in completing assignments both at WACC as well as at selected NPS units.
• Familiarity with National Park Service policies and procedures including Director's Order 19 (Records Management), the National Park Service's Museum Handbook, NPS-28 (Cultural Resources Guidelines) and NPS-77 (Natural Resources Guidelines).
• Knowledge of the National Park Service's Integrated Cataloging Management Software (ICMS).
• Knowledge of Voyager library program and Library of Congress cataloging principles.
• Knowledge of archival principles set forth by the Society of American Archivists and other leading institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Cultural Institutions

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $22.77 - $28.46

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

6

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Grade Range Minimum

$22.77

Grade Range Midpoint

$28.46

Grade Range Maximum

$34.15

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Archivist

Job Function

Cultural Institutions

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Ben Beshaw

[email protected]

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

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