Digital Archivist
North Carolina
Raleigh

Anticipated Vacancy: 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 trusted digital repository. 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 policy development and building a 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, pubic administration, or a
related social science discipline and one year or 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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