The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (of which the NMSL is a division) is hiring a Photo Archivist. Please see information below and apply online at http://www.spo.state.nm.us. For the official posting, click here.
Job #2014-04286
PHOTO ARCHIVIST – ADVANCED (DCA #4556)
Please do not contact the Department of Cultural Affairs Human Resources Bureau about this posting. Questions about the position should be directed to the “Agency Contact” listed at the bottom of this message.
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OPENING DATE: 09/11/14 |
CLOSING DATE: 09/21/14 11:59 PM |
DEPARTMENT: Department of Cultural Affairs |
LOCATION: Santa Fe (City) |
JOB DESCRIPTION: |
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. You are required to include your work experience in theWork Experience section of your application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience section prior tosubmitting your application. For more information please visit our website: Employment with the State of New MexicoPurpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to serve as the Photo Archivist and Collections Manager for the History Museum and Palace of the Governor’s. Position is responsible for the planning and implementation of archival and online collections digitization work flow, cataloging of digitized images utilizing Dublin Core Metadata software and establishes best practices to be followed. Ensures that public access is available via website throughout the state, nation and internationally through a variety of databases. Is responsible as the Collections Manager for the photo archives to include: space and supply management, development and implementation of detailed scope and content description of the archival photograph collections to navigate the collections at the inventory level, and evaluates needed preservation of visual material to rehouse the collections and makes recommendations to the Photo Curator. Collaborates with Photo Curator to determine the conservation needs of both in-coming and existing collections, impose and apply standard labeling and inventory control via databases. Is also responsible for the operation and management of the reading room to ensure it is available to the public as well as to researchers. This position also operates the Rights and Reproduction Services that generates revenue for the museum.This position is a Pay Band 65. |
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION: |
Archivists-Advanced |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: |
Bachelor’s Degree in Archival Administration and Public History, History, Archaeology, Anthropology or Library Sciences and two (2) years work experience in archiving and/or record keeping. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.Employment Requirements: N/AStatutory Requirements: N/A |
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: |
Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in an office setting using a desktop computer, lifting boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.Conditions of Employment: Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each agency’s utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.Default FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. FLSA status may be determined to be different at the agency level based on the agency’s utilization of the position. Bargaining Unit: Agency Contact Information: Link to Agency: Applicant Help/How to Apply:
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