Research Archivist

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Research Archivist

Recruitment #25-003574-0002

Department Archives
Date Opened 4/30/2025 5:00:00 PM
Filing Deadline 5/14/2025 11:59:00 PM
Salary $53,808.00 - $86,322.00/year
Employment Type Full-Time
Work Location Anne Arundel

GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
350 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job
This position is a professional research archivist with the Study of the Legacy of Slavery Program at the Maryland State Archives engaging with primary and secondary sources to conduct and preserve biographical, historical, and legal research on individuals significant to Maryland's past and present at the direction of the State Archivist and Director. Special topic areas include social and cultural studies of African American History, Maryland History, the Underground Railroad, Civil Rights, Racial Terror Lynching, Reparations and Slavery. This position will provide support to the Legacy of Slavery study by preparing research results for the publication on the Archives' website, for in-person and virtual outreach presentations, for exhibit and in other media as needed. In addition to research duties, the position will assist in general reference duties in the Archives search room and remote services of order fulfillment via email and telephone correspondence. This position also assists in various student outreach and education programs, such as the Maryland State Archives internship program.

POSITION DUTIES
● Conducting biographical, historical, and legal research in original public and private records as     well as published records and secondary references. 
● Providing historical and governmental context for biographical research. 
● Preparing results of research for publication on Archives' website, public presentations, search room exhibits, and in other media as required. 
● Giving frequent in person and online public presentations across the state where reliable transportation or the ability to drive a state fleet vehicle is required. 
● Supporting outreach and initiatives of the Maryland State Archives to include state commissions and legislative initiatives. 
● Providing in person and remote guidance and reference services to Archives’ patrons who submit inquiries via email, phone, letter, or visit the Archives search room in person.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of experience in professional archival work with public records.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional archival experience for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute academic credit from an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year for the required experience.

3.  Candidates may substitute two years of experience in the Archival Assistant series classification for required education and up to four years of the required experience.  

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Archivist classifications or Archivist specialty codes in the Library and Archives field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of 1 full year of professional experience working directly in African American History or Studies

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of 9 credit hours (or 3 college or graduate level classes) in African American History or African American Studies

Experience conducting biographical, historical, and legal research in original public and private records as well as published records and secondary references

Experience preparing results of research for publication on archives' website, public presentations, search room exhibits, and in other media as required

Experience at an academic or professional level in African and/or American history

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees may be required to lift up to 50 pounds when record shipments arrive and climb ladders.  Employees in this classification must exercise caution during the retrieval and replacement of heavy volumes from library shelves, particularly when using library ladders.  Employees may work a rotating shift and may be required to work Saturdays.

SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.