Archives Supervisor (reference Services)

Archives Supervisor (Reference Services)

The Louisiana State Archives is seeking a dynamic and experienced supervisor to lead our Reference Services Section. In this key supervisory role, you will be responsible for managing the Research Library and leading our front-desk reception team. Your leadership will ensure that we continue to provide exceptional access to our state's historical records.

Minimum Qualifications: Six years of experience in historical research, archival operations, records management, records preservation, or college-level teaching in a humanities field; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in historical research, archival operations, records management, records preservation, or college-level teaching in a humanities field; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in historical research, archival operations, records management, records preservation, or college-level teaching in a humanities field; OR An advanced degree in a social science or humanities field plus two years of experience in historical research, archival operations, records management, records preservation, or college-level teaching in a humanities field. Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information: Job duties include supervising full-time archivists and part-time students in the Research Library and determining work assignments, evaluating and rating employees' performances and training new employees, developing and managing the policies and procedures of the department, developing long-range goals and preparing budget requests for the department, preparing quarterly and annual reports for the Archives Manager, procuring items for the daily operation of the Research Library, and conducting PowerPoint presentations, seminars, and workshops about the genealogical resources and historical collections housed at the Louisiana State Archives.

Ideal Candidate Profile: Master's degree from an ALA accredited Library and Information Science program with a concentration in archival studies or a closely related field, certification with the Academy of Certified Archivists, and three years of professional experience in an archival or special collections library setting.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Division: Archives Division / One (1) vacancy Location: Secretary of State, Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA.

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist Secretary of State Nancy Landry Human Resource Division P. O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 ashley.rathcke@sos.la.gov