The Harris County Archives
Harris County Archivist
Salary
$35.00 - $43.88 Hourly
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
14318
Department
County Clerk's Office
Opening Date
03/21/2025
Closing Date
3/28/2025 2:00 PM Central
Position Description
The Harris County Archives preserves, protects and provides access to the permanent and historical records documenting the government and citizens of Harris County, Texas. The Harris County Archivist uses best professional practices to administer the archives while promoting the archives both within the county government and the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative duties - Establish policies and procedures, maintain monthly statistics, maintain accession records and logs, approve loans, supervise staff, volunteers, interns, and temporary workers, order archival supplies.
Appraisal and Accessioning - Determines historical/permanent value of county records and private donations working through County Records Management, individual departments, and individuals. Completes appropriate documents for legal transfer of records.
Processing - Evaluation of records for preservation and conservation, arrangement (where necessary), rehousing, description including writing Finding Aids when putting the information into CRM (local database).
Reference - Assist users to find information needed in the archives, provide copies when requested. Provide internet access to records through the HCA Webpage, Harris County Digital Archives, marking up finding aids for inclusion in TARO.
Outreach - Promotes the HCA by speaking to community groups (legacy, genealogical, historical), participating in archival professional organizations at local, state, regional, and national levels, working with departments and elected officials, creating exhibits, writing brochures and flyers.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.as… If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 80% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-c…
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of experience in archives.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Certified Archivist, DAS Certification
General Information
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-c…;
Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page.
Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing.
You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours.
You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing.
Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
The test may be taken once every 30 days.
Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Some weekends and evenings as required.
Salary:
$35.00 - $43.88 Hourly
Depends on Qualifications
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Location:
11525 Todd Street, Houston, TX 77055
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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