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DIVISION DIRECTOR II / LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS
Starting annual salary: $44,554.91 Plus Benefits
Deadline for receiving applications: May 7, 2007
The Archives and Library Division, Mississippi Department of Archives
and History seeks applicants for the full-time position of Local
Government Records Division Director.
Responsibilities: Oversee, manage, and develop the local government
records program. This includes targeted assistance to county and
municipal governments, development of records schedules, working closely
with elected local government officials, development of strategic plans,
focused goals and objectives, and public speaking. Increase awareness
and understanding of effective records management and provide training
in records management and emergency preparedness to local records
officials. Coordinate local government records committee meetings and
serve as the point of contact for this program. Maintain statistics and
information on the program and develop outreach strategies. Promote
programs of the Department, and participate and communicate effectively
as a member of departmental project teams. Reports to head of Government
Records.
Education and experience must meet one of the following criteria:
• A Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
in Public Administration, Business Management, Library Science, or
History, and six (6) years of special experience defined below, two (2)
years of which must have been in line or functional administrative or
advanced supervision.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or
university, and seven (7) years of special experience defined below, two
(2) years of which must have been in line or functional administrative
or advanced supervision.
Special Experience: Employment must have been in an administrative,
professional capacity in an area of work related to the functional
responsibility of the division in which the position exists. In those
divisions where registered specialists provide the primary source of
functional and technical knowledge for planning and accomplishing the
mission of the division, the incumbent may also be required to be
registered and experienced in that profession. Knowledge of
administrative and functional responsibilities of local governments.
Work experience must have included supervising and coordinating a
variety of functions.
Preferred qualifications include: Demonstrated experience in records
management and archival administration. Ability to develop and deliver
training; to research statutory, regulatory, and case law; and to
communicate accurate information. Knowledge of PowerPoint, Publisher,
Word, Access and Excel. Ability to travel. Knowledge of Mississippi
history. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including
excellent spelling and punctuation. Attention to detail. The ability to
work independently and to be flexible in response to change.
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has
responsibility for the state’s government records as well as archival
and museum collections relating to its history. As part of the
Government Records section, the Local Government Records program works
with counties and municipalities throughout the state. This fee-based
program includes education, technical assistance, promotion, and
effective collaborative records management and archival techniques. The
program is based in the William F. Winter Archives and History Building
in Jackson.
To apply, contact: Human Resources Office, MDAH, 601-576-6865, or go to
http://www.spb.state.ms.us to apply on-line.
MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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David M. Pilcher
Electronic Archives
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
P.O. Box 571, Jackson, MS 39205-0571
601/576-6823
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