Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Archives , Records
Job Classification Title
Archivist Supervisor (NS)
Position Number
60083331
Grade
NC12
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
Description of Work
The director of the Outer Banks History Center is responsible for managing the daily operation of an off-site facility remote from Raleigh under the guidance of the supervisor of the Special Collections Section. The director directs, manages, and supervises the resources, operations, personnel, promotion, programs, and activities of the Center. Resources encompass the facility, archival and library holdings, and funding from a range of sources. The director is on call 24/7 to respond to facility needs, and is responsible for maintaining safety, operational readiness, and ongoing functionality of the facility, in constant cooperation with Roanoke Island Festival Park leadership and maintenance staff. The director is expected to implement processes and supervise a staff to ensure that materials donated to, and acquired by, the Center are properly preserved and protected and to provide access to the public by identifying and controlling as to contents and location; appraising for legal, evidential, and historical value; cataloging, inventorying, and/or arranging and describing according to professional and departmental standards; making holdings accessible for research by staff, government employees, and the general public by staffing a reference desk and providing consultations. The director is responsible for oversight of funds from a range of sources including but not limited to: annual appropriated state funds; Archives and Records Management (ARM) funds; grants from governmental, non-profit, and/or private sources; and, funds available through the Friends of the Outer Banks History Center (Friends) support group. Thus, the director must foster positive and productive relationships with colleagues within the State Archives and throughout state government, with the Friends board and membership, and with a broad range of individuals and community groups that sustain and promote the Center and its services. The director also works in concert with the Friends board regarding all of their operations and activities, to advocate for the agency’s interests, assure effective cross-communications, and provide agency support for Friends’ activities, as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Use and apply professional archival descriptive standards and metadata including EAD, Archivists’ Toolkit, and other archival and/or library management software. Conduct research using extensive primary and secondary resources.
- Appraise, arrange, and describe complex and/or special collections. Provide extensive consultation on complex issues and make determinations regarding reformatting of records.
- Assist patrons in solving varied, complex, and non-routine problems in using technology, resources and facilities.
- Conduct sophisticated searches using complex and original search strategies using complex databases, and other reference tools.
- Interpret guidelines, answer inquiries and advise others regarding processes, services, and operations as applied to non-standard situations.
- Communicate expectations to other employees, which may include formal/informal training. Communicate effectively and work well with others. Identify training needs of various audiences; develop and modify training materials to meet those needs. Develop and deliver workshops and training for department staff and the general public.
- Set goals that are specific, measurable, relevant, achievable and time-bound, and that reflect the overall mission of the Outer Banks History Center, the section, and the division.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Please Note: Job Postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $47,703 - $61,005
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
- Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists is desirable as well.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of archival and records management. Additional knowledge of and ability to apply metadata standards.
- Thorough knowledge of historical and current storage and preservation methods, and the current and long-range impact of all types of storage systems. Additional working knowledge of file naming protocols.
- Thorough knowledge of coastal North Carolina history and its people and places.
- Knowledge of interpreting and applying thorough knowledge of concepts of fair use, intellectual property rights, copyright law, and state and federal public records law.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.
*THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY*
This position is located at:
OBHC -1 Festival Park
Manteo NC 27954
Dare County
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Master’s degree in history, public history, library and information science, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution
and
four years of progressive experience in archives and/or records management;
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Section/Unit Description
The primary purpose of the Special Collections Section of the Division of Archives and Records is to manage and administer a comprehensive statewide program to identify, negotiate with potential donors for, appraise for historical and research value, preserve, protect, arrange, describe, and make available to the general public the “private and unofficial historical records and other documentary materials relating to the history of North Carolina….” These materials include private manuscript collections, photographs and other audiovisual materials, map collections, military collections, organization records, academic records from defunct post-secondary schools, research libraries, original works of art, and other materials housed at the State Archives in Raleigh and at regional repositories in Asheville and Manteo.
The Outer Banks History Center (OBHC) is the regional archives and research library in Manteo administered by the Special Collections Section of the Division of Archives and Records. Responsibilities of the center include managing the services and activities of a regional collection spanning a broad range of manuscript, print, audio visual, microfilm, and electronic resources documenting the history and culture of the North Carolina coast. The Outer Banks History Center staff provides reference services to the public; identifies, appraises, catalogs, and builds upon extant collections; arranges and describes unprocessed collections; and preserves all the holdings of the Center. The OBHC also serves as the primary repository for private manuscripts and organizational records in the coastal region of North Carolina. This position is regionally analogous to the position of supervisor at the Western Regional Archives in Asheville. The OBHC is responsible for promotional and educational outreach programs, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of exhibits in the History Center Gallery. The staff of the Outer Banks History Center is responsible for accurately interpreting the Public Records Law, copyright, and fair use. These responsibilities are mandated by Chapters 121 and 132 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and the North Carolina Administrative Code of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Office of Archives and History, Division of Archives and Records.
Division Description
The Division of Archives and Records seeks to be a national leader in providing quality guidance on information stewardship in North Carolina and in creating simplified and integrated access to authentic information. We document the history and culture of our state through diverse collecting. We protect citizen rights and promote government transparency by providing equitable access and stewardship for public and historical records. We broaden understanding and engagement in North Carolina’s rich history through outreach and collaboration.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
- Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
- Be sure to complete the application in full . Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date .
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-814-6670
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Elizabeth Lewis Benson
Email:
[email protected]
