Librarian/Archivist
Ft Meade, MD (full-time On Site)
Position Summary:
The Archivist will use the customer's Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to make recommendations on the retention of federal records, arrange and describe permanent record collections, train and supervise Archives Technicians, coordinate projects with the customer, contribute to maintenance of the records database, and act as a customer service liaison.
Essential Duties:
- Create and prioritize lists of federal records eligible for permanent retention and assign record groups to Archive Technicians.
- Analyze record types, provenance, original order, context, and subject contents of federal records groups.
- Apply the Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) to make recommendations for the retention or destruction of permanent and temporary federal records.
- Communicate orally and in writing your analysis of federal record groups, applicable RDS, retention, and plan for arranging and describing permanent records.
- Create finding aids in the records database. Describe records in sufficient detail so that they can be identified and retrieved by the customer.
- Select appropriate housing materials for various material types and coordinate archival supply needs with the customer.
- Prepare weekly reports on the status of ongoing projects and communicate project status and concerns to customers during routine meetings.
- Train and assist Archives Technicians in the identification of recordtypes, material formats, provenance, original order, applicable RDS, arrangement, description, handling, housing, and preservation of federal records.
- Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with customers, and be proactive in meeting expected goals and resolving problems.
Requirements:
- Must have an active or prior (preferably recent)TS/SCI clearance
Qualifications:
- Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer.
- 0-2 years performing the duties of the position: Level A
- 2-4 years performing the duties of the position: Level B
- 4+ years preforming the duties of the position: Level C
- Master of Library Science degree from an accredited institution
- Good interpersonal communications skills, and the ability to work well as a team and individually
- Ability to read, analyze and develop a working understanding of federal records, including highly technical or specialized records.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and team members and complete projects promptly.
BENEFITS:
- 15 days paid time off per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Plan with matching
- Tuition assistance
- Disability insurance
- Referral Bonuses
Skills Required
- Experience as an Archivist, Archives Technician, or Records Management Officer
- 0–2 years performing the duties of the position qualifies for Level A
- 2–4 years performing the duties of the position qualifies for Level B
- 4+ years performing the duties of the position qualifies for Level C
- Master of Library Science degree from an accredited institution
- Active or prior TS/SCI security clearance
- Recent TS/SCI clearance
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to analyze and understand federal records, including technical or specialized records
- Ability to manage multiple projects and team members and complete projects promptly
What We Do
Progressive Technology Federal Systems (PTFS) provides an enterprise content services platform and related solutions to federal, civilian, and Department of Defense agencies. Its Knowvation platform supports knowledge management, geospatial capabilities, declassification, and content management, including cloud services. PTFS also offers digitization, systems integration, application configuration, content organization, training, staffing, and ongoing support. Its mission is to help users and agencies find information quickly and work more efficiently.
