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From: Evans, Elaine [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:34 AM
To: Archives & Archivists (A&A) List
Subject: [archives] Job Posting-Illinois State Archives


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The Illinois Secretary of State's Office, State Archives, is seeking
applicants for an Electronic Records Archivist:

Position Title:	Archival Program Supervisor
Location:	Norton Building, Springfield, IL
Work County:	Sangamon
Salary Range:	$51,660 - $75,048 
Work Schedule:	7.5 hrs./day, Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm, 60 min. lunch
To Apply:	Call 217-524-7086 to obtain an Application for
Employment

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Plans, directs, organizes, supervises and evaluates professional
archival work centered on the creation, description, preservation and
access of electronic records in state and local government agencies.
Reviews and evaluates current state laws and administrative rules
concerning electronic recordkeeping and develops revisions, goals,
policies, rules and guidelines for the management of electronic, digital
and electronic micro-imaging record systems. Reviews current state and
local government agency record retention schedules that list electronic
records; identifies records created and/or maintained in electronic form
by governmental agencies and assists in preparing record retention
schedules.  Reviews options and makes recommendations for accessioning,
data conversion, storage, preservation, and access for electronic
records appraised as archival.  Researches and recommends what would be
necessary for the Illinois State Archives to coordinate electronic
records data conversion and/or other tasks and procedures necessary to
ensure preservation and access to electronic records accessioned into
the Illinois State Archives.  Develops programs or methods to inform
state and local agencies of their obligation to maintain electronic
records. Identifies what technical assistance would be necessary for the
Archives to provide agencies regarding electronic records. Assists in
the creation and maintenance of electronic databases for the Illinois
State Archives.  Assists IT staff in assessing the possibility of a
document management program for the Illinois State Archives' Records
Management Section.

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to
completion of four years college, preferably with coursework in public
administration, history, business administration, political science,
library science, archival management or records management, and four
years of professional experience in archival, records management, or
closely related experience.  Possession of credentials as a certified
archivist or records manager will be credited as one year of
professional experience.

Requires thorough knowledge of electronic archival and records
management principles and practices.

Requires extensive knowledge of  electronic archival systems and
automation techniques.

Requires extensive knowledge of electronic records management
techniques, applications, and developmental theory.

Requires extensive knowledge of the principles and methods of
classifying, arranging, describing, cross-referencing and researching
documents.

Requires ability to supervise and direct professional and support staff.

Requires ability to maintain good working relations with government
officials, the general public, and members of the archival community.

Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid driver's
license.

Interested applicants must contact the Office of the Secretary of State,
Department of Personnel, to obtain an employment application:

		Office of the Secretary of State Department of Personnel
		196 Howlett Building
		Springfield,  IL  62756
		217/524-7086

Questions regarding description specifics may be directed to:

		David A. Joens, Director
		Illinois State Archives
		217/782-3492 or [log in to unmask] 










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