Job Opportunity
California Secretary of State
Archives Division
Archivist I
The Position: The California State Archives is recruiting to fill an Archivist I position. This is a permanent, full-time position located in the Secretary of State/Archives Building Complex in downtown Sacramento, CA.
Duties: Provides reference service for patrons by assisting them with their research and responds to inquiries verbally or in writing; performs duties relating to the accessioning and processing of historical records and artifacts, including appraising documents for historical significance, organizing records according to professional principles and practices, carrying out basic preservation measures, and preparing various finding aids. A significant part of this position will be involved with the appraisal, management, and preservation of electronic records. People having training and/or experience with records in electronic formats are encouraged to apply. In addition, position is involved in conducting tours, writing reports, and keeping abreast of current archival practices by reading professional literature and attending workshops and conferences.
Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Access; familiarity with California history and government.
Who May Apply: Interested candidates must be accepted into and pass the open Archivist I examination being given by the Secretary of State's Office. Details of the exam and how to apply can be found at the following link; <http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/openx2drd.cfm?ddept=5399>
If you have any questions, contact:
Secretary of State
Attn: Michael Green
1500 11th Street, Suite 475
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-6354
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A job application form will be found at:
http://www.spb.ca.gov/employment/employment_app_adobe.htm
Final Filing Date: August 31, 2006.
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Laren Metzer
Deputy State Archivist
California State Archives
Office of the Secretary of State
1020 "O" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-3834
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