(Position has been revised and reposted)

  
The Seattle Archives and Records Management Program (ARM) has an outstanding
opportunity for an experienced Digital Asset Manager. This is a dynamic
program offering a rich resource of historical information on Seattle City
government to the global public. ARM is a model for local government records
programs and has a national reputation for excellence. ARM
is a program of the Office of the City Clerk, a division of the Legislative
Department. Visit www.seattle.gov/jobs by 4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 to complete an online application.

  
The Digital Asset Manager coordinates digital initiatives regarding overall
management (production, capture, description, preservation, and access) of
ARM's digital content. The position's primary functions are
to develop strategies for the preservation of digital archival materials, to
collaborate with the City Records Manager on development of a City-wide
electronic records management solution, and to manage the development of
information systems and provide high level management for automated retrieval
systems.

  
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following
abilities: communicate effectively orally and in writing;
search computerized databases in an efficient, cost-effective manner and to
learn new applications as appropriate; operate audio/visual and imaging
equipment used in the office. The Digital Asset Manager
reports to the Director, Archives and Record Management Program.

  
Responsibilities

  
Digital Asset Preservation

• Lead digital preservation program and manage and administer the Municipal
Archives' digital repository, including design of workflow, records ingestion,
tracking, reporting, and running backups

• Research and develop tools and systems for extraction and creation of
metadata for archival records, including development of metadata standards,
classification systems, and information architecture for internet and internal
resources

• Provide technical support for systems used in digitizing records, including
audio/visual materials, photographs, and maps

  
Electronic Records Management

• In collaboration with City Records Manager, develop, implement and
administer electronic records management systems

• Conduct research for applicable software systems and hardware needs, analyze
system functionality, and serve as co-lead in implementation of electronic
records management solutions

• Lead technical training in use of electronic records management software,
and conduct quality control of system implementations to ensure compliance
with City and State standards

  
  
Required Qualifications

  
Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library
Association accredited institution, History with archival education
coursework, or equivalent degree.

• Three years progressively responsible professional experience or
demonstrated familiarity with professionally accepted library and/or archival
standards of classification, indexing and cataloging, and knowledge of
automated records storage and retrieval systems

• Expert knowledge of professional records management principles and practices

• Experience or training in thesaurus design and construction, and controlled-
vocabulary indexing

• Demonstrated ability to learn and master new and legacy systems quickly

• Training and/or experience in issues related to preservation and management
of electronic records

• Knowledge of indexing and metadata standards related to archival records in
multiple media

  
Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Experience administering full-text database systems

• Familiarity with BRS/Search, Open Text Discovery Server, or any enterprise
information management system

• Experience with programming in Perl and one or more other programming
languages

• Advanced knowledge of HTML and CSS. Intermediate knowledge of JavaScript

• Knowledge of professional standards for creating and maintaining a Trusted
Digital Repository

• Demonstrated skills at successful oral presentations, in training or in
public settings

• Competency in Windows Server operating system; working knowledge of
networking in TCP/IP environment; working knowledge of Windows batch
processing

• Two years experience with relational database administration, systems
integration, and developing and managing automated information systems

  
  
Application Process

Visit www.seattle.gov/jobs by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 to
complete an online application. Submit a cover letter and resume describing
how your education and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
Applications received without cover letter and resume will not be considered.
For additional questions, please contact [log in to unmask]

  
The Legislative Department values diverse perspectives and life experiences;
people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities and veterans are
encouraged to apply.

  
  
LOCATION: City Hall, 600 4th Ave., Seattle, Washington

JOB TYPE: Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time



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