Position: Senate Deputy Archivist
Department: Historical Office
Reports to: Senate Archivist

Salary Range: $49,199 - $78,259
Contact: Human Resources,
Room SH-231B Hart Building
Fax #202-228-3603
Deadline for Application: July 06, 2009
Application Instructions: Applications will NOT be accepted after 6:00 
pm. Fax or hand deliver applications. Do NOT mail. No phone calls 
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consideration.

NATURE OF WORK
This is administrative work evaluating, transferring and retrieving 
official records for the Historical Office of the Senate as dictated by 
U.S.C. Title 44, Section 2118. Work includes assisting in ensuring 
proper archiving of records in order to retrieve permanent records of 
the Senate from the National Archives when requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Assists the Senate Archivist in providing information and consultation 
to members, Committees and Congressional Staff regarding the management, 
disposition, and archiving of textual and electronic records.
* Evaluates the content of textual records and electronic recordkeeping 
systems to arrange files in an organized manner consistent with archival 
practices.
* Creates inventories and descriptive information for records according 
to the National Archives practices and guidelines to facilitate 
retrieval of information.
* Transfers records to the National Archives and Records Administration 
for Senate staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Senate rules.
* Communicates purposes and procedures of archiving records to Senate 
staff to facilitate an understanding of information and records retrieval.
* Responds to questions and requests; retrieves information from the 
National Archives as requested by a Senate Office or Committee; ensures 
timely retrieval of requested information.
* Maintains archival supplies for offices and committees.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is essentially sedentary but does require travel between offices 
and the National Archives.  Work also requires walking, standing, 
bending, carrying items up to 25 pounds such as books, papers, small 
parcels, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Work requires a Masters degree in Library Science with a focus on 
archives management, or an advanced degree in Archives Administration or 
American History, or a related degree, with three to five years 
experience in the archival field; or an equivalent combination of 
education and experience that provides the following knowledge, skills, 
and abilities:
* Knowledge of principles and practices of archival administration. 
Knowledge of identification, preservation, arrangement, description, 
survey, and appraisal of records.
* Demonstrated knowledge of electronic records management and practices 
and current digital preservation theory and practice.
* Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment in 
carrying out archival responsibilities.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
* Demonstrated ability to utilize computers and related software packages.
* Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
* Ability to positively interact with members at all levels of the 
organization, with tact and diplomacy.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented.
* Knowledge of the Senate Legislative Process, including Committee 
procedures, and American History preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists preferred.

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