Job Posting: California State Archives Chief (Career Executive Assignment)
Salary: $11,435.00 - $14,418.00 per month
Location: Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 9/16/2024
Description: Under the general direction of the Secretary of State, the California State Archives Chief is responsible to plan, direct and manage the complete operation of the State Archives. As the Chief of the Archives Division you will be expected to direct difficult and complex historical research; monitor the condition and take appropriate action with respect to protecting and preserving California State Archives materials and documents; recommend legislation and policy on archival and museum matters affecting the Legislature, Governor's Office, courts, local governments, other agencies, and the public; create and administer policies and procedures for the acquisition of archival materials, their preservation, analysis, use and the determination of whether information shall be open to the public or restricted under grounds of law, regulation or privacy rights; to develop policies, set priorities for, and direct the statewide government oral history program; to establish policies and procedures for a multi-faceted exhibit and public information program on state political and historical issues, problems and controversies; to develop and administer an outreach program from the California State Archives to local governments within the state for assisting in the proper care, cataloging and maintenance of local governmental records; to establish policies and practices to ensure that the primary legal records of the State are safeguarded.
Desirable Qualifications:
The most desirable candidate will possess:
- A Master's Degree in Museum Science, Library Science or History. Also acceptable is a Master's degrees in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Experience working in the archives, museums or library sectors or in records management.
- Strong supervisory and management skills.
You will find additional information about the job in the job posting and Duty Statement.
How to Apply: Apply online via the CalCareers website using the 'Apply Now' button on the posting (or submit a paper STD 678 application).