PN# 05877
Salary: $1,247.00 – $1,903.00 biweekly
$32,422.00 – $49,478.00 annually

Job Type: Full-Time
All PERSONS INTERESTED
PARKS AND RECREATION
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT & MAINT.
ADMINISTRATION
601 SAWYER*
VARIED, WEEKEND AND HOLIDAYS*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
= The successful candidate will locate and acquire archival material including deeds, maps, plans, drawings, and photographs of park properties for staff and public.
= Properly catalog and store archival material in digital format or other appropriate preservation method.
= Research and create written history for HPARD and system parks.
= Create procedures for this process and for long term use.
= Provide reference and retrieval services for the general public.
= Provide information about the HPARD to interested groups.
= Serve as a department liaison and cultivate a relationship with the Houston Public Library to share information.
= Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires an ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science, History or a closely related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience in archival processing, collecting or research, historical research, library systems or a closely related field is required.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: A valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of paper or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION (X) 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. The salary range for this position is:

Pay Grade 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Only online submissions are accepted for City of Houston jobs, and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates. Applications must be submitted online at: http://www.houstontx.gov .

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call 713-865-9383. The City of Houston Human Resources TDD phone number is 713-837-9471.

An equal opportunity employer

POSTING AND TO APPLY ONLINE: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm?&promotionaljobs=0&transfer=0