Archivist at Progressive Technology Federal Systems

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Records Disposition Schedule, Archival Description, Records Management, Finding Aids, Preservation, Project Management, Staff Supervision, Customer Service, Federal Records Analysis, Provenance Analysis

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Archivist Archivist 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. * Applythe 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 that they can beidentifiedand retrieved by the customer. * Selectappropriate housingmaterials for various materialtypes andcoordinatearchival supply needs withcustomer. * Prepare weekly reports on the status of ongoingprojects andcommunicate project status and concerns to customers during routine meetings. * Train andassistArchives 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 withcustomers, andbe proactive in meeting expected goals and resolving problems. Requirements: * An active/current TS/SCI Cl or FS Polygraph or ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Work Location: * Fort Meade 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 Museum Studies, currently enrolled in a Master of Library Science or Museum Studies program, or Bachelor of Arts inlibrary scienceorarchival science.Possibly Masterof History. * Good interpersonal communications skills, and the ability to work well as a team and individually * Ability to read,analyzeand 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.

Responsibilities

The Archivist manages the retention, arrangement, and description of federal records using the Records Disposition Schedule. They are also responsible for supervising Archives Technicians and acting as a liaison for customer service and project coordination.