Senate Deputy Archivist for Digital Archives

Summary The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Historical Office is seeking a Deputy Archivist for Digital Archives. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa Qualifications PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work is essentially sedentary but does require travel between offices and the National Archives. Work also requires walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and small parcels. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise allowed by the Office of the Secretary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Work requires an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS master’s degree in library science, a master’s degree in American history or information science (all degrees accompanied with a focus on archives management), or a master’s degree in archival science with five years of experience in electronic records archiving, and recent training in the most up-to-date digital curation practices. The work also requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of archival administration and best practices for appraisal, acquisition, arrangement, and description, particularly as they relate to digital content. Experience working with digital asset management applications and digital preservation tools. Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of archival trends and developments. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing ArchivesSpace, or similar digital archives management system, for accessioning, arranging, describing, and providing access to archival collections, including configuring workflows and managing metadata in alignment with archival standards such as DACS and EAD. Demonstrated knowledge of electronic records management and practices and current digital preservation models, theory, best practices, and technologies for managing digital materials. Familiarity with DACS, EAD, EAC, XML, or other archival coding, and other data standards. Demonstrated knowledge of metadata content, structure, and preservation standards. Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment in carrying out archival responsibilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion. Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints. Ability to interact and communicate effectively, with tact and diplomacy, with a variety of stakeholders internal and external to the Senate, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented. Ability to work in a team-oriented setting with fellow staff members towards the institution’s and Senators’ recordkeeping goals. Ability to coordinate with others to articulate a vision for an area of work and set a strategy for implementing it, as well as set goals and later evaluate the degree of success in accomplishing them. Knowledge of U.S. History and of the Senate as an institution preferred. Knowledge of the Senate legislative process, including Committee procedures preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Digital Archives Specialist Certification by the Society for American Archivists (SAA) or equivalent preferred. Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) preferred. Security clearance is not required at hire, but it may be necessary for the candidate to obtain a clearance once in the position. Education See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications. Additional information The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email [email protected] with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position. 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