Collections Management Archivist

Salary: $61,358.00/$65,000.00-$65,000.00

Frequency: ANNUAL

Job Description:

The Department of Records/Municipal Archives seeks a responsible individual to join its team for an approximately one-year grant-funded project. Under general supervision, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and action, The Associate Public Records Officer will implement archival standards for processing and describing paper records collections. 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 will be responsible for processing archival collections and overseeing a processing technician. In addition, monitor and report on performance measurements and ensure the grant deliverables are met by coordinating with other MA staff. The position will include moving and lifting heavy oversize cartons and books. The work may take place in two locations, 31 Chambers St. In lower Manhattan, and Industry City, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

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.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise with cataloging systems, archival discovery tools, and digital preservations systems such as ArchivesSpace and Preservica
• 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
• Strong computer skills

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.

How to Apply:

Open until Filled.

All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare.nycnet/ess Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID # 679888 All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID # 679888