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The City of Houston Archivist IV - African American History Research Center Manager in Houston, Texas
Archivist IV - African American History Research Center Manager
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Archivist IV - African American History Research Center Manager
Salary
$72,800.00 - $78,000.00 Annually
Location
500 McKinney St.
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
34368
Department
Houston Public Library
Division
HPL - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date
06/18/2024
Closing Date
7/19/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
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POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
PN# 34368
Division: Customer Experience
Reporting Location: African American Research Center, the Gregory School (AAHRC)
Workdays & Hours : Monday- Saturday, 8am - 8pm* (varies)
- Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS \
The Houston Public Library (HPL) seeks a passionate, experienced library professional with proven leadership skills and strong family history experience to serve as a Librarian IV, Manager of the African American Research Center at the Gregory School (AAHRC). The successful candidate will work closely with the community to build on the existing partnerships, communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds.
The African American Research Center at the Gregory School (AAHRC), located in historic Freedmen’s Town and housed in the Edgar M. Gregory School, the first African American school in Houston and an archeological landmark in Texas, houses a variety of primary resource materials that documents and focuses on the experience of African American residents, families, businesses, institutions and neighborhoods throughout Houston and the surrounding region. The growing collection includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, photographs, oral histories manuscripts, newspapers, personal family archives and ephemera documenting Houston's African American history and culture.
Essential job duties and responsibilities for the Archivist III (Hispanic Collections Lead Archivist) include:
Managing day-to-day operations of the unit.
Lead and direct AAHRC Team including hiring, training, and supervising staff.
Participates in planning, policy formation, workflow improvement, and decision-making relating to library services, collections, and technologies.
Advocates for the needs of the AAHRC branch while establishing our value to the institution to other departments, including:
Managing the budget and ensuring all funds are spent in a timely manner.
Facilitating communication between all internal departments.
Answering queries from the Mayor’s Office, Library Director’s Office, and other City Departments.
Assist with planning and implementing programs and publications that promote and interpret the collections, such as exhibits, conferences, guest lectures, public speaking, and other active forms of outreach.
Assists with collection development and material acquisition for the unit.
Responsible for the strategic planning, budgeting, and administrative tasks for the unit.
Assists in grant writing and participates in grant-funded projects as needed.
Build and maintain relationships and liaison with partners, community groups, and donors.
Provide specialized reference services and research assistance to the general public in-person and remotely.
Other administrative duties as assigned.
Applicants are required to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires an ALA accredited Master's degree in Library Science or a Master’s degree in History or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four (4) years of experience in archival processing, collecting, or research, historical research, library systems, or a closely related field are required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to candidates with:
Supervisory experience
Experience managing a library branch or research center, with strong supervisory skills.
Project management experience especially in the areas of library collection management and library budget management.
Experience researching or working in a genealogy/family history research center or branch, special collections, or archives. Familiarity with current research topics and issues related to genealogy and family history research.
Strong interpersonal political skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
Strong problem solving and organization skills, with experience in records or documents management, creating and enforcing policies and procedures, and/or strategic planning and succession planning.
Effective written and oral communication skills, with experience reporting and presenting to a variety of audiences and leadership levels.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED - None
Department may administer skills assessment test
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification .
PAY GRADE: 25
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-1472.
If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-1472 (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you a current Houston Public Library employee?
Yes
No
03
Do you have a Master's of Library Science degree (from a school accredited by American Library Association - ALA), a Master's degree in History, or a closely related field AND four (4) years of full-time experience in archival processing, archival collecting, historical research, reference, programming, or a closely related field, including at least one (1) year of management experience?
Yes
N0
04
Please describe all your supervisory and leadership experience both paid and volunteer – and explain how your experience has prepared you for this position. (If you do not have any experience, please put N/A).
05
How many years of verifiable supervisory experience do you have, including professional staff, support staff, contractors, or volunteers?
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 5 years
5 years or more
No experience
06
Describe your work within a special collection, archive, or similar research environment including your experience working with archives and history research tools. If you do not have any experience, please put N/A.
07
How familiar are you with African American History and archival resources? (select all that apply)
Personal research
Professional development through training, certification, or professional association. Or involvement with genealogical or historical associations
Managed staff or collections focused on archives, oral histories, and other historical records
None of the above
08
Which of the following programs/skills are you proficient? (check all that apply)
Project management and assessment
Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft 365 applications
Acquisition and donation assessments in a library
Budget management
Library programming and outreach
Statistics management and reporting
Video conferencing software
Digitization equipment and software
None of the above
09
Please indicate languages, which you are fluent (reading, writing, and/or speaking). Check all that apply:
English
Spanish
Chinese
Vietnamese
Arabic
French
Other Languages
I am not bilingual
Required Question