Job Description

Position Summary:

The Archivist will use the customer's Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to make recommendations on the retention of federal records, arrange and describe permanent record collections, train and supervise Archives Technicians, coordinate projects with the customer, contribute to maintenance of the records database, and act as a customer service liaison.

Essential Duties:

Create and prioritize lists of federal records eligible for permanent retention and assign record groups to Archive Technicians.

Analyze record types, provenance, original order, context, and subject contents of federal records groups.

Apply the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to make recommendations for the retention or destruction of permanent and temporary federal records.

Communicate orally and in writing your analysis of federal record groups, applicable RDS, retention, and plan for arranging and describing permanent records.

Create finding aids in the records database. Describe records in sufficient detail so that they can be identified and retrieved by the customer.

Select appropriate housing materials for various material types and coordinate archival supply needs with the customer.

Prepare weekly reports on the status of ongoing projects and communicate project status and concerns to customers during routine meetings.

Train and assist Archives Technicians in the identification of recordtypes, material formats, provenance, original order, applicable RDS, arrangement, description, handling, housing, and preservation of federal records.

Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with customers, and be proactive in meeting expected goals and resolving problems.

Requirements:

Must have an active or prior (preferably recent)TS/SCI clearance

Qualifications:

Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer.

0-2 years performing the duties of the position: Level A

2-4 years performing the duties of the position: Level B

4+ years preforming the duties of the position: Level C

Master of Library Science degree from an accredited institution

Good interpersonal communications skills, and the ability to work well as a team and individually

Ability to read, analyze and develop a working understanding of federal records, including highly technical or specialized records.

Ability to manage multiple projects and team members and complete projects promptly.

BENEFITS:

15 days paid time off per year

11 paid holidays per year

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Referral Bonuses

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