City of New York Dept. of Records and Information Services Job Posting Notice Civil Service Title: Public Records Officer Title Code: 60217 Work Location: 31 Chambers St. New York, NY 10007
Job Description: The NYC Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) seeks an experienced conservator and preservation professional to manage all aspects of the preservation program for Library and Archival collections. With considerable latitude for independent judgment, the Head will assume wide-ranging responsibilities which include: surveying and project planning; disaster preparedness; pest management (including mold remediation); handling and care training; storage and housing; treatment; managing the daily operation of the conservation laboratory and supervising subordinate staff; participating in professional development and outreach activities including tours and exhibits; ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices; and serving as a resource for NYC agencies. The Head will assume a vital role in current initiatives which include maintaining an effective disaster/emergency response and recovery plan; advising on measures necessary to protect collections during the relocation to a new facility; and establishing an internship program. The Head will work in close collaboration with the Director of the Municipal Archives, as well as library and archives staff. Minimum Qualifications: 1. A Master's degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science, or a related area; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in archival, records management, or library work; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However, all candidates must have the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college. Preferred Qualifications and Skills: A master's degree in conservation and preservation of library and archival materials At least three years of experience in an active Conservation lab Knowledge and demonstrable experience with simple to complex treatments on varied formats especially books and paper Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the evolving practice of conservation Demonstrated project management experience Enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively in collaboration with others Strong writing and public speaking skills Hours/ Shift: Due to necessary duties of this position, candidates may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or evening shifts Salary: $41,045.00/$47,202.00-$58,972.00 Salary open for negotiation and commensurate with experience NYC Health Benefits within 90 days Frequency: Annual Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. To Apply: Search for the Job ID#292009 External Candidates please go to www.nyc.gov/careers<http://www.nyc.gov/careers> Current NYC employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess<http://www.nyc.gov/ess> No Emails, phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Note: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
