ARCHIVES SPECIALIST A, B or C (Conservation Services)

The Archives Specialist A, B, or C position at the State of Louisiana in Baton Rouge focuses on the repair and conservation of archival materials. Responsibilities include conducting preservation assessments, maintaining documentation, managing equipment, and monitoring environmental conditions. The role requires a baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience. The position offers benefits like health insurance and paid leave, and candidates may progress through levels based on experience.
About the position

The Archives Specialist A, B or C position within the Conservation Services Section of the Secretary of State in Baton Rouge, LA, is responsible for the repair and conservation of archival materials that show signs of damage or deterioration. This role involves conducting preservation assessments of collections and adhering to established protocols and best practices for preservation and conservation procedures. The specialist will maintain appropriate documentation of treatments performed and ensure that equipment and storage areas within the Conservation Lab are secure and properly managed. Additionally, the position requires monitoring environmental conditions in the collections storage areas and vaults, assisting the Conservation Services Supervisor in emergency planning and response activities, and preparing selected original collection materials for exhibition in collaboration with the Exhibits Archivist. The ideal candidate for this position should possess strong competencies in effective communication, planning, and expertise in archival practices. This role is part of a Career Progression Group, meaning that candidates may be hired at different levels (A, B, or C) based on their experience. The maximum salary for the Archives Specialist C level is $80,267. Applicants are encouraged to review the specific salary ranges and minimum qualifications for each level before applying. No Civil Service test score is required for consideration, but candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description. The position is classified and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Louisiana's historical records and artifacts.

Responsibilities
• Perform repair and conservation of archival materials demonstrating signs of damage or deterioration.
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• Assist in conducting preservation assessments of collections.
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• Follow proper protocols and best practices for established preservation and conservation procedures and workflows.
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• Maintain appropriate documentation of treatment performed.
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• Maintain equipment and storage areas within the Conservation Lab to ensure materials are secure and properly handled and stored while being treated.
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• Assist in monitoring environmental conditions in the collections storage areas and vaults.
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• Assist Conservation Services Supervisor in emergency planning and response activities.
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• Assist Exhibits Archivist in preparing selected original collection materials for exhibition.

Requirements
• A baccalaureate degree.
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• Six years of full-time work experience in any field may substitute for the required baccalaureate degree.
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• Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in archival practices and conservation techniques.
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• Knowledge of preservation assessments and documentation procedures.
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• Familiarity with environmental monitoring in archival settings.

Benefits
• Insurance coverage including health, dental, and vision.
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• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
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• Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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• Accrual of sick and annual leave that can be accumulated for future use.
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• Participation in various retirement systems for state employees.