The State of Colorado

Digital Archivist
Salary
$3,858.00 - $4,583.33 Monthly

Location 
Denver, CO

Job Type
Full Time

Department
Department of Personnel & Administration

Job Number
AAA-1393-72022

Closing date and time
8/9/2022 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada)

Description of Job
This position is responsible for all aspects of managing digital archival records including acquiring (either by transferring or creating), ingesting, cataloging, accessing and preserving. Position will serve as SME for born digital and digitized records of all formats and be responsible for maintaining legal authenticity and permanent access in accordance to best professional practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 
Digital Preservation - Perform quality control of digital records and develop procedures and workflows for ongoing preservation of digital records. Work with Collections and Reference Desk Supervisors to develop, prioritize and oversee digitization projects. Strategize and plan for future technology, digital records challenges and growth. Develop relationship with OIT and other stakeholders to successfully ingest and migrate permanent digital records to the Archives Digital Repository. Work with Records Management Team to evaluate, develop and implement temporary digital records storage and access program (digital records center). Work with the Collections team to coordinate accessions, preservation and access of digital assets.  Content Management Systems - Assist Collections Supervisor as needed with arranging, describing and incorporating records into RE:Discovery as needed. Coordinate standards and workflows between content management and preservation repository

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

At least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in History, Art History, English, Museum Studies or a field of study related to the work assignment OR additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. 
AND
At least one year of professional experience in in the basic appraising, arranging, and/or preservation of archival materials, and/or archival program management. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
MLIS (Masters of Library and Information Science), MLS (Masters of Library Science), MA (Master of Arts) in a related field such as museum studies, English, history, public history, anthropology, archaeology.
CA (Certified Archivist), DAS (Digital Archives Specialist), CRA (Certified Records Analyst), or CRM (Certified Records Manager) certifications.
Excellent customer service skills
Experience working in an archival repository, library, or related environment
Independent self starter and skilled team member
Organization and research skills
Experience with Preservica or similar digital repository systems
Experience with Archive-It or other web crawlers for preservation of websites
Knowledge of digital preservation challenges, trends and best practices
Conditions of Employment:

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination.

Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. 

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Bree Hanson brean.hanson@state.co.us or 303-866-4244
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