State Archivist and Records Administrator Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

State Archivist and Records Administrator State of North Carolina – 2.0 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $67,852 – $130,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications History 6 years Management Writing skills Master’s degree High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Records management Intellectual property law IT Budgeting Senior level Full Job Description Description of Work This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

This position is located at:

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Primary Purpose of Position:

The State Archives of North Carolina, a role that includes the management of the permanent collections in the division and its satellite offices, as well as the statewide records management program for all public records. As administrator of the program, the employee oversees 71 employees in offices located in Raleigh, Manteo, New Bern, and Asheville. The State Archivist and Records Administrator provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the division; establishes standards and priorities for the division; oversees the scheduling of state and local government records; collaborates with agency administration on legal issues related to public records including replevin efforts; oversees all public services for the division; promotes the work of the division in a variety of mediums; manages all grant, appropriated, and receipts based funds for the division, including oversight and strategic use of the Archives and Records Management (ARM) funds based on departmental priorities; serves as deputy coordinator for the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB); collaborates with the Friends of the Archives, a support group for the division, including serving on the board; engages key stakeholders within the department, state and local government and appropriate national government and non-profit groups to further the mission and goals of the division; and partners with professional organizations statewide and nationally to promote best practices and standards for the management of government records. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Direct and manage all programs and operations of the State Archives of North Carolina, including all records facilities and satellite offices. Establish and carry out division strategic plans and sets long-term vision for the State Archives and its programs in a context of a rapidly changing environment of electronic records and digital media. Ensure that all programs of the division adhere to professional standards as well as state and federal statutes including those related to concepts of fair use, intellectual property rights, copyright law, and state and public records laws. Lead planning and implementation of division budget and grants, as well as oversee management of fiscal resources of the division. Develop strategic budget expansion requests based on agency priorities. Represent division on state, regional, and national archival and records management bodies as well as actively build partnerships with state and local officials and other groups instrumental in the development of a robust archives and records management program. Serve as deputy coordinator of the State Historical Records Advisory Board and oversees administration of board grants. Represents the Archives statewide and nationally to showcase compelling collection items for engaging tours, programs, and outreach.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Typical work schedule: Monday -Friday; 8:00AM-5:00PM with occasional overnight travel and weekend responsibilities. •

THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of archival and records management Demonstrated experience to interpret and apply thorough knowledge of concepts of fair use, intellectual property rights, copyright law, and state and public records laws Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating major projects, as well as establishing timeframes for completion Demonstrated experience managing budgets, information technology resources, and personnel, including direct and indirect supervision Demonstrated experience to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Management Prefers:

Experience with management of public records at any governmental level Experience with managing employees on an indirect level Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Master s degree in history, public history, library and information science, OR a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution AND six years of progressive experience in archival and/or records management or related program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information Section/Unit Description:

As mandated by N.C.G.S. 121 and 132, the State Archives of North Carolina is responsible for the promotion, preservation, and administration of public records and other private records deemed to have sufficient value to merit archival preservation. This is done by scheduling, managing, and collecting the records of state and local governments, and providing technical assistance to all agencies on the management of their records. The division also collects and maintains private papers which document the history of the state. The State Archives maintains over 100 million items held in the Archives, the State Records Center, and two annexes housing inactive public records. It also maintains a digital repository for born digital and digitized collections. The division also operates the regional special collections including the Western Regional Archives in Asheville and the Outer Banks History Center in Manteo.

Division Description:

The Division of Archives and Records seeks to be a national leader in providing quality guidance on information stewardship in North Carolina and in creating simplified and integrated access to authentic information. We document the history and culture of our state through diverse collecting. We protect citizen rights and promote government transparency by providing equitable access and stewardship for public and historical records. We broaden understanding and engagement in North Carolina’s rich history through outreach and collaboration.

https:

//archives.ncdcr.gov/

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visitwww.dncr.nc.gov. 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If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources Angela Avant-Jones 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699

Phone:

919-814-6684

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.