NY HELP Yes Agency Education Department, State Title Archives and Records Management Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Box OCE-1415/26221 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri "Other" Explanation Monday through Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm) with rotating Saturdays (9:00am – 5:00pm) Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Office of Cultural Education New York State Archives City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:Either: 1. A bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience in which the majority of duties involved one or more of the following:1. Analyzing or appraising records and information systems to develop recordkeeping and/or records retention plans for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;2. Providing education, training, grant-in-aid, or direct technical assistance services in records management and/or archives administration for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;3. Developing or implementing guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures concerning records management and/or archives administration for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;4. Evaluating available information technology to support recordkeeping needs and requirements of an institution, governmental body, or corporation;5. Acquiring, controlling, preserving, making available, or promoting use of archival records, whether in electronic, paper, or other form for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;OR: 2. A master’s degree AND one year of professional experience as described above.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Archives and Records Management Specialist 2.Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated SG-16 or higher eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and one the following minimum qualifications:Either 1: A bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience in which the majority of your duties involved one or more of the following:1. Analyzing or appraising records and information systems to develop recordkeeping and/or records retention plans for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;2. Providing education, training, grant-in-aid, or direct technical assistance services in records management and/or archives administration for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;3. Developing or implementing guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures concerning records management and/or archives administration for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;4. Evaluating available information technology to support recordkeeping needs and requirements of an institution, governmental body, or corporation;5. Acquiring, controlling, preserving, making available, or promoting use of archival records, whether in electronic, paper, or other form for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;OR, 2: A master’s degree and ONE year of professional experience as described above.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for an Archives and Records Management Specialist 2 position in the New York State Archives (NYSA). This position will be assigned to the Digital Records Services Unit within Government Records Services. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to increase NYSA’s capacity to provide online access to information about NYSA’s services and its holdings, particularly those in digital form. Under the direction of the Head of the Digital Records Services Unit, the candidate will: Work as part of a team to implement archival information systems, technologies, and software related to the description and discovery of NYSA’s physical and digital holdings. NYSA’s current archival systems include ArchivesSpace, Aeon, Preservica and Collective Access; Participate in the development of public access tools for archival records using Archipelago, an Open-Source Digital Objects Repository for GLAM repositories; Develop and refine workflows to ensure the effective use of archival information systems; Research, analyze, and recommend strategies for developing and improving access to NYSA’s holdings, particularly those in digital form; Assist with the online publication of digitized archival audiovisual records; Assist in the development and publication of content for the NYSA website; Use scripts and software utilities to support and integrate archival information systems; Monitor and keep up to date with the latest technologies and best practices related to archival information systems and supporting metadata schemas; and Participate in related archival functions including appraisal, accessioning, and reference services. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent-permanent, competitive appointment or a contingent-permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of education and experience will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position will require 5% in-state travel annually.This position leads to a maximum salary of $82,656 based on annual performance advances. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 17, 2024 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1415/26221) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply). NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Opportunities for telecommuting. Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov Address Street NY State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 17, 2024 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1415/26221) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
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