Senate Archivist

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, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a master’s degree in history or archival science, three to five years of supervisory experience, and a minimum of ten years of combined experience in managing comprehensive archival programs for records in all formats and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to set the vision and direction of an archival program.
Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and supervise archival and records management projects and activities.
Knowledge of the Senate as an institution.
Knowledge of the Senate legislative process including committee procedures.
Expert knowledge of archival and records management principles and best practices.
Knowledge of current approaches to surveying, appraising, arranging, and preserving records in all formats, and especially electronic records.
Demonstrated ability to positively interact with Senators and staff at all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy; provide attention to detail and protocol; maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Knowledge of current electronic records management systems and demonstrated ability to work with systems developers in order to provide preservation guidance for systems content.
Ability to monitor and participate in the Senate’s constantly evolving systems and technological environment in order to develop and update preservation guidance in collaboration with Senate Deputy Archivists.
Knowledge of metadata best practices, as related to preservation and digital stewardship.
Knowledge of general copyright, donor restriction, privacy, and ethical issues related to donating a senatorial collection to a research institution or other repository.
Ability to inspire, train, and provide guidance to staff on preserving Senate and Senators’ records of service.
Ability to prioritize projects and resources.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists.
Digital Archives and Records Management certifications strongly preferred.