The Kansas Historical Society seeks to hire a Government Records Archivist
to support the State Archives Division's program to appraise, acquire,
arrange & describe, preserve, and make available to the public permanently
valuable Kansas government records.
State of Kansas job posting:
http://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/job/job-postings?id=182
948
Complete position description:
http://www.kshs.org/about/pdfs/pd_program_consultant.pdf
The Government Records Archivist will:
. Identify, appraise, acquire, arrange, describe and preserve Kansas
government records (analog and digital) deemed to possess enduring value;
. Develop records retention and disposition schedules for state and
county government agencies;
. Provide guidance to state agencies and local governments on
records management and preservation practices;
. Assist with workshops and other training activities;
. Assist in preparing and evaluating grant applications; and
Minimum Qualifications:
Six months of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities
relevant to the agency's programs. Education may be substituted for
experience as determined relevant by the agency
Preferred Selection Criteria and Competencies:
Master's degree in history or library/information science with an archival
administration concentration, or a related field is preferred. Certified
Archivist credential preferred but not required. Digital Archives
Specialist certificate preferred but not required.
Starting Salary: $36,171 annually USD
The successful applicant will have knowledge of:
. Methods & best practices in the following areas:
o Archival appraisal, arrangement, description, and reference
o Digital preservation
o Records and information management
. Electronic information systems including
o Document and/or content management systems
o Imaging systems
o Database management systems
. Metadata standards for archives, records management, and digital
preservation
. International standards and best practices related to trusted
digital repositories
. American history with special emphasis on western and Kansas
history
The position requires the ability to:
. work with a variety of people and in a team environment;
. balance multiple projects;
. meet deadlines;
. express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing, to groups with
varying expertise in the relevant subject matter;
. develop and present training materials to a broad range of
audiences;
. exhibit independent judgment regarding major program changes or
policy decisions.
HOW TO APPLY:
The application process has 3 STEPS.
STEP 1: Register by completing the online Personal Data Form:
https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/state-employm
ent/register-personal-data
Note: Skip this step if you already have an Applicant ID number.
STEP 2: Complete the State of Kansas online Application Form:
https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/state-employm
ent/apply)
Select Historical Society and submit.
STEP 3: Email these additional required documents to [log in to unmask]
Include the job requisition number and your last name in the subject line.
. Resume
. Cover letter
. Copy of college transcripts
. Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate
KANSAS TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED: Each applicant applying for a
State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax
Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website at
http://www.ksrevenue.org/taxclearance.html
A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and
ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax
Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including
current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate
with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in
accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax
clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.
Contact:
Matt Veatch, State Archivist
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785-272-8681 x271
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Your application will be considered incomplete and you may be found
ineligible if you fail to submit all required documentation. Your
application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum and any
necessary special requirements. Next, your application will be evaluated
and rated based on preferred selection criteria and competencies for the
position.
What to Expect Next:
After your application is evaluated and ranked, you may be referred to the
hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will
be notified of the outcome after the selection process is complete. You may
call or email the recruiter contact listed to inquire about your
application.
Veterans Preference' Eligible (VPE):
Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a
"veteran" under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the
competency factors of the position, including any preferred selection
criteria established in accordance with K.A.R. 1-6-3. The veterans'
preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled
with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. See
http://jobs.ks.gov for additional Veterans' Preference Information.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the agency recruiter
if reasonable accommodations are needed for any part of the application or
hiring process.
The Kansas Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Joanna Hammerschmidt
Public Records Program Supervisor
Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka KS 66615-1099
785.272.8681 ext. 286
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