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The following announcement for a reference archivist (archivist II) is posted in the Utah Job Match web site, https://statejobs.utah.gov/, which provides applicants with 24/7 online access to position vacancies within the State of Utah. To apply, individuals must first create a Utah Job Match online job seeker account via the web site. All questions about the vacancy should be directed to Sharon Reynolds, 801-538-9799, [log in to unmask]
https://statejobs.utah.gov/jobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=8198
Job Announcement
Archivist II
Working Title: Reference Archivist
Salary Range: Step 41 ($ 14.27) to Step 58 ($ 22.65)
Number of openings: 1
Application Period: 03/03/2006 - 03/31/2006
Agency: Department of Administrative Services
Location: Utah State Archives Building 346 South Rio Grande Street (455 West) Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106
Benefits: Benefits include pension plan, health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, educational assistance, and annual, sick and holiday leave.
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Position Availability: Public Recruitment
Job characteristics: Employees in this position provide reference services to patrons of the Utah History Research Center, a joint research facility providing access to the collections of the Utah State Archives and the Utah State Historical Society. These services involve assessing the research needs of patrons, providing guidance in the research process, offering assistance in locating relevant sources in the collections, retrieval of requested materials, taking requests from off-site patrons by telephone, mail, and email, conducting limited research for off-site patrons, responding to requests with information and copies of materials, and develop collection guides and research aids.
Tasks: Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between agency or work unit and other agencies, work units, organizations, suppliers, etc. Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers. Performs descriptive and subject cataloging; creates original cataloging systems; consults with public and school libraries and state agencies on problems in cataloging and collection management; performs general consulting with public libraries. Provides technical assistance on agency issues, services, program(s), and/or computer hardware and software, etc.
Qualifications (includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position): Knowledge of or Skills/Ability to principles, theories, and practices of archiving; deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism; develop and/or implement new policies/procedures/standards and/or rules/regulations; laws governing access to public and private records (Government Records Access and Management Act); research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information; communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing; principles, theories, and practices of records management; principles theories and practices of micrographic technology; speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
Other Requirements: Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough terrain or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds, above-average agility, and dexterity.
Additional Preference:
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Working Conditions
On-call: [ None ]
Travel: [ None ]
Safety Sensitive: [ None ]
FLSA Status: FLSA Non-Exempt
Probationary Period: 12 months
Contact:
Sharon Reynolds
801-538-9799
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Glen Fairclough, [log in to unmask]
Processing & Reference Archivist
Utah State Archives and Records Service
346 S Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1106
(801) 531-3841
(801) 531-3854 (fax)
http://archives.utah.gov
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