Archivist 2

Are you passionate about preserving history and ensuring long-term access to important records? We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and inquisitive professional to join the Public Services Section of the State Archives Division as an Archivist 2. In this role, you will safeguard Commonwealth heritage while supporting research, outreach, and records management efforts. In this role, your work supports the Commission's archival records, public reference programs, and digitization initiatives, while also assisting with collection preservation initiatives, appraisal, arrangement, as well as description of government records and manuscripts. Apply today to help with our mission to discover, protect, and share Pennsylvania's past, inspiring others to value and use our history in meaningful ways!

As an Archivist 2, your work will be dedicated to preserving documentary materials as well as digital and non-digital archival records relating to the state's heritage and the operation of state and local governments within the commonwealth. Work involves performing archival work to ensure the preservation, availability, and dissemination of historic documentary materials and records and to stimulate interest in the principles and methods of maintaining and using historic documentary materials and records. You will be responsible for inventorying, appraising, arranging, indexing, describing, and preserving documentary materials and public records; advising and consulting with state and local officials on records retention, storage, and preservation issues; making recommendations relating to the collection and disposition of public records; and working with or overseeing contractors involved in preservation or storage of records. Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing research guides, online exhibits, and presentations
• Providing reference assistance to visitors in the State Archives public research areas
• Generating digital content that highlights and facilitates the use of collections
• Speaking at meetings, special workshops, and webinars
• Representing the State Archives at various archival, historical, and educational conferences and events
• Assisting in the examination and appraisal of historical manuscripts and public records

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Archivist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience at a formally established archival program performing appraisal and disposition, arrangement and description, or reference services work; or
• One year of professional experience at a formally established archival program performing appraisal and disposition, arrangement and description, or reference services work and a master's degree in archival science, history, library information science, or information science that includes six graduate credits in archival science; or
• One year of professional experience at a formally established archival program performing appraisal and disposition, arrangement and description, or reference services work and a master's degree in archival science, history, library information science, or information science that includes three graduate credits in archival science and completion of either the Society of American Archivists' (SAA) Arrangement and Description Certificate or the SAA Digital Archives Specialist Certificate; or
• One year of professional experience at a formally established archival program performing appraisal and disposition, arrangement and description, or reference services work and a master's degree in archival science, history, library information science, or information science and completion of both the SAA Arrangement and Description Certificate and the SAA Digital Archives Specialist Certificate.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.