Archivist I or Archivist Ii - Austin, United States - City of Austin

City of Austin

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Archivist I or Archivist II
Job Requisition Number
COA091518
Position Number

Job Type

Full-Time
Division Name
Austin History Center
Minimum Qualifications

**Archivist I: - Master's degree in Library or Information Science, or related to the assigned program from an ALA accredited university, with specialization in archival enterprise and/or administration; or must be received within six (6) months of employment.

Master's degree in History/Public History with coursework in archival administration, or a Master's Degree in a related field, may substitute for the required Master's degree in Library or Information Science.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

May require a valid operator's license and the use of a personal vehicle.

- **Archivist II:

Master's degree in Library or Information Science, or related to the assigned program from an ALA accredited university, with specialization in archival enterprise and/or administration, plus two (2) years professional experience working in an archives, library, museum, or other cultural heritage institution
Master's degree in History/Public History with coursework in archival administration, or a Master's Degree in a related field, may substitute for the required Master's degree in Library or Information Science.

Licenses or Certifications:

May require a valid operator's license and the use of a personal vehicle.
Notes to Applicants

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NOTES TO
APPLICANTS:

All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as lowcost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click
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TRAVEL:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties.

Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

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VETERANS:

SALARY
RANGE:

Archivist I = $25.40-$30.10

Archivist II = $27.16 $32.87
Pay Range
Archivist I = $25.40$30.10
Archivist II = $27.16 $32.87
Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. May be required to work during special events, evenings, and weekends.
Hours are based on community outreach, events, and departmental needs.
At least one weekend per month is required for Reading Room shifts.

Job Close Date

05/10/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Public Library
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe St. 78701
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of the history of the Mexican American and/or Latine communities in Austin or Travis County.
Experience working and connecting with community partners from underrepresented populations.
Experience creating, planning, and implementing community programs and events to engage the Mexican American and/or Latine Community.
Experience appraising, organizing, processing, and conserving archival collections and materials.
Experience conducting oral history interviews.
Experience answering archival/historicallyrelated reference questions from the public.
Coursework in Mexican American or Latin-American Studies.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Archivist I

Archivist II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Archivist I

Archivist II

Criminal Background Investigation

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.