Electronic Records Archivist (Archivist 2-PCN 053103)
About the position This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. Shape Alaska's Digital History Help build the future of the Alaska State Electronic Records Archives (ASERA) and ensure generations of Alaskans can access their government's history online. You'll preserve and make discoverable 45+ terabytes of electronic records , partnering across the Division to deliver lasting public impact.
Responsibilities
- Preserve at scale: Appraise, arrange, describe, and safeguard a growing corpus of born-digital records and digital objects.
- Standardize and optimize: Establish and implement metadata standards; refine end-to-end workflows for long-term digital preservation.
- Collaborate across LAM: Work closely with Records Analysts, archivists, and state-documents librarians to ensure durable access for citizens, students, and researchers.
- Serve Alaskans: Provide responsive reference and outreach services to government officials, historians, academic researchers, and the public.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any major subject area; AND Two years of professional archival work experience at the entry level. The required experience includes work such as Archivist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in history, library studies, public administration, anthropology, computer studies, cross-cultural studies, legal studies, Northern studies, political science, information and records systems management, sociology or social science, or another closely related field; AND One year of professional archival work experience at the entry level. The required experience includes work such as Archivist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
- Valid Driver`s License required.
- Please provide a cover letter to describe how you possess the position-specific competencies and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position.
- At the time of the interview, please provide the following: If using to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of academic transcripts. Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts.
- Three (3) professional references with current contact information, at minimum two of which are current or former supervisors.
Nice-to-haves
- Specialized training in Archives and in Digital and Electronic Records Preservation an asset but not required.
- Certified Archivist or Certified Records Manager preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
- Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
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