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County of Alpine Assistant Archivist DEFINITION Under direction of County Librarian, to plan and organize the County Archives Program; to evaluate documents for historical significance; to provide public access to unrestricted government records; to accession all incoming records; and perform other tasks as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The incumbent in this one-position class has responsibility for the County’s Archives Program under the direction of the County Librarian. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Work with the County Records Manager in identifying, assessing and overseeing the transfer of records of historical value from County agencies to archives. Develop, maintain and evaluate records care, assessment and inventory according to current archival practices. Maintain computerized cataloging and retrieval systems for archival materials. Serve as member of Historical Records Commission Train staff and volunteers in accessioning and retrieving records. Assist in various research projects involving County records Represent the County Archives at conferences, workshops and meetings. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS General Knowledge of: Email and computer programs such as Excel and Word. Archival principles & practices; organization and procedures; methods of processing and filing archival materials; and care and preservation of archival materials. ---PAGE BREAK--- Assistant Archivist Page 2 Methods and techniques of historical research and research in archival materials; types of materials important to historical research, needs, methodology and problems of research groups using archival materials. Laws relating to retention and destruction of public records, organization of archival records, and functions of local and State government. Ability to: Evaluate the historical significance of County documents. Inventory, transfer, process and accession historical records. Communicate effectively and tactfully with staff, public, and County agencies in situations requiring instruction and counsel in the effective use of the County Archives Program. Experience/Education Experience which demonstrates possession of knowledge and abilities listed as “minimum qualifications” of this position which may include, but is not limited to, appraising records for historical value; processing a collection of government records; preserving archival records, and/or directing or conducting historical research in a government setting. Other Requirements: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Requires the ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach while performing office duties; lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.