Electronic Records Archivist
North Carolina
Raleigh

The North Carolina Archives and Records Section, a leader in addressing the
challenges of preserving digital information, is seeking an innovative and
forward-thinking archivist to further develop standards and best practices for
preservation of and access to permanent digital information and records and
implementing a Digital Archives. The position works closely with staff in the
State Archives, the State Library, state and local government, and other
institutions to assist and provide consultation to the same regarding
technology with regards to electronic records; assists in testing and
evaluating of technology solutions; and works with supervisor to communicate
outreach to state and local governments, interpret technical information, and
acquire and implement technologies to support functions for digital archiving.
This position also assists with facilitation of Digital Preservation Policy
development and building publicly accessible digital archives

  
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Must have proven communication, strategic analysis, problem resolution,
decision-making, and project planning skills. Must possess the abilities to
initiate, cultivate, and sustain effective working relationships with people
in varying positions and professional disciplines; actively participate in the
digital preservation community of practice, locally and nationally; and
effectively communicate program concepts and practices internally and
externally. Experience in a digital repository environment or with
tools/technologies that facilitate harvesting, collecting, managing,
describing, preserving or accessing electronic records preferred. Considerable
knowledge of records and information management techniques and practices as
well as knowledge of archival theory and practice. Extensive knowledge of
historical and current storage methods, preservation and access techniques,
and information technology systems.

  
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in history, public history, public administration, or a
related social science discipline and one year of archival or records
management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited
institutions.



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