ARCHIVES SPECIALIST A, B or C (Records Management)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing, and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections, and preserves, presents, and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history. The Records Management Section of the Archives Division of the Secretary of State is seeking an Archives Specialist A, B, or C to assist state agencies and the records management program with their records management needs.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in historical research, archival operations, records management, records preservation, or college-level teaching in a humanities field; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Nice To Haves

• Efficient, organized, and a self-starter.
• Skilled at legal research.
• Public Speaking and communication.
• Possesses a working knowledge of Louisiana's governmental organizational structures, operations, and functions.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning.

Responsibilities

• Research state and federal laws regarding records management.
• Meets with state and parish government representatives to assist them in developing and managing their records in an efficient and economical manner.
• Collaborates with state and parish government agencies in the development of their records retention schedules.
• Reviews state and parish government agencies' disposal requests to determine if their records have met retention and are eligible for destruction.
• Presents training to state and parish government agencies on records management practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level