MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY
Archives and Records Services Division
Historic Resources Specialist II, Time-Limited Position, Local Government Records Office
Starting annual salary: $ 32,400 plus benefits
Deadline for receiving applications: Friday, May 17, 2013
To apply for this position online, please go to the Mississippi State Personnel Board at http://www.mspb.ms.gov/
and submit an e-application. If you need more information about the application process please contact
601/576-6866.
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) seeks a historic resources specialist II to serve in the Local Government Records Office, of the Government Records Section, in the Archives and Records Services Division. The primary responsibilities of the incumbent will be (1) to provide onsite consultations and develop guidelines for local governments on records management, continuity of operations, and disaster preparedness/response; and (2) working with the Local Government Records officer, help increase the active participation among local governments in the records management program. The incumbent will accomplish the goals by engaging in the following activities:
• Presentations, meetings, and outreach activities with local officials
• Records management and emergency preparedness training
• Research and development of records control schedules
• Providing records management guidance and assistance
As a member of the Government Records section, the incumbent may work on projects individually or as part of a team.
Education and experience must meet one of the following criteria:
• A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in history, library science, or a related field.
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in history, library science, or a related field; and one (1) year of experience related to the above-described duties.
Preferred qualifications include the following: Demonstrated familiarity with current records management and archival theory, methods, and practice; knowledge of Word, Excel, and SQL; experience with municipal and county records management; knowledge of Mississippi history; excellent time management, and written and oral communication skills; demonstrated organizational and analytical abilities; ability to carry out detail-oriented projects; a willingness to work with dirty records; the ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 pounds; the ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member. Overnight travel and a valid driver’s license will be required.
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Established in 1996, the Local Government Records Office has statutory authority over records at the local level. The office is responsible for program promotion, assistance, training, creation of records control schedules, and guidance to local officials regarding records management. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History acquires, preserves, and provides access to the archival resources of Mississippi. Its non-circulating collection is the largest publicly accessible collection of print, manuscript, and digital material relating to the state. The Archives is located in the William F. Winter Archives and History Building, in Jackson. For more information on Department activities, go to http://archives3.mdah.state.ms.us/ MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The department furnishes vehicles for out-of-town travel. In-state travel will probably average once a week; overnight trips, maybe once a month with expenses reimbursed.
Tim Barnard
(Director, Local Government Records Office)
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