Information Resources Specialist I

Introduction

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Summary Statement

This position serves as a liaison between the Delaware\r\nPublic Archives (DPA) and assigned state agencies. The incumbent provides\r\nrecords and information management expertise, including training agency staff,\r\nconducting site visits to assess records management practices, verifying the\r\nintegrity of incoming files for archival preservation, and ensuring compliance\r\nwith the Delaware Public Records Law and DPA policies.\r\nVisit our website at:�https://archives.delaware.gov/\r\n

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification\r\nwill still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are\r\nmet.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of records disaster recovery procedures.\r\n Knowledge of electronic record keeping practices.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n Examines, identifies, arranges and classifies books/documents/electronic tapes/media/publications/records according to a pre-determined classification system.\r\n � \r\n Develops item descriptions noting content, format/media, arrangement and relation to provenance/origin.\r\n � \r\n Assists patrons/researchers by explaining the facility's resources, gathering available information/materials and demonstrating equipment operation.\r\n � \r\n Applies conservation and preservation techniques to aged or damaged books/ documents/electronic tapes/records by unfolding, cleaning, repairing tears, removing tape, placing in acid free containers, filming, refilming, media/technological migration.\r\n � \r\n Attends workshops, conferences and seminars to receive training related to the identification, care and maintenance of books/documents/records held by public agencies and accessible to the general public. \r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Information Resources Specialist I \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:�\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Knowledge of research which includes systematic study to discover or establish facts. \r\n \r\n Knowledge of archives, records management or library services. \r\n\r\n�\r\n

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United\r\nStates. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal\r\nE-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each\r\nnew hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in\r\nthe U.S. For more information refer to our�job\r\nseeker resources.\r\nA satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. �The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.\r\nAs a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAll new hires are required to report to the Statewide New\r\nEmployee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held\r\nat designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.\r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated\r\nbased upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate\r\nto the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide\r\ncomplete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.\r\nFor education and training, list name of educational provider, training course\r\ntitles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information\r\nsupplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information\r\nsupplied on the application including your employment, education and training\r\nhistory as it relates to the job requirements.\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future\r\ncorrespondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please\r\nkeep your contact information current.� You may also view all\r\ncorrespondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications”\r\ntab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�\r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�\r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�\r\n