Archivist III pay range

What the state says the job is

Positions in this class perform advanced level archival and records management duties in the appraisal, arrangement, description and referencing of historical records and documents at the State Archives. Positions may be responsible for appraising, arranging, and describing historical records in an advanced specialty area. Positions may be responsible for the supervision of a small staff of archivists involved in reference, appraisal, arrangement, and description of historical records. Positions at this level have the following responsibilities: appraising, acquiring, accessioning, arranging, and describing, referencing, and preserving specialized or complex collections and record groups. Positions participate in collection management by contacting potential donors, negotiating with donors for collections, and working with state and local agencies on the transfer of historical records.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of historical research methodology when providing specialized reference and consultative services, including conducting non-routine searches through large and complex variety of records to find the needed information. Considerable knowledge of North Carolina history, its people, its places, and the organization and operation of state and local governments in NC, and genealogy practices. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of archival administration, including in one or more specialized areas of concentration and the ability to keep current with developments and trends in areas of expertise. Skill in interpreting multiple and complex sets of standards, po ...

Minimum qualifications

Master's degree in history, public history, library and information science, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in archives and/or records management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2