Information Resources Specialist

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This position serves as a liaison between the Delaware
Public Archives (DPA) and assigned state agencies. The incumbent provides
records and information management expertise, including training agency staff,
conducting site visits to assess records management practices, verifying the
integrity of incoming files for archival preservation, and ensuring compliance
with the Delaware Public Records Law and DPA policies.
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Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification
will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are
met.
Knowledge of records disaster recovery procedures.
Knowledge of electronic record keeping practices.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Examines, identifies, arranges and classifies books/documents/electronic tapes/media/publications/records according to a pre-determined classification system.

Develops item descriptions noting content, format/media, arrangement and relation to provenance/origin.

Assists patrons/researchers by explaining the facility's resources, gathering available information/materials and demonstrating equipment operation.

Applies conservation and preservation techniques to aged or damaged books/ documents/electronic tapes/records by unfolding, cleaning, repairing tears, removing tape, placing in acid free containers, filming, refilming, media/technological migration.

Attends workshops, conferences and seminars to receive training related to the identification, care and maintenance of books/documents/records held by public agencies and accessible to the general public.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Information Resources Specialist I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Knowledge of research which includes systematic study to discover or establish facts.
Knowledge of archives, records management or library services.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal
E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each
new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in
the U.S. For more information refer to ourjob
seeker resources.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New
Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their…