STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Public Records Analyst

Librarian 2 - State Library

Recruitment #260224-5395AR-001

Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Library (CSL), is recruiting for a Public Records Analyst (Librarian 2) position in the Office of the Public Records Administrator.

What We Can Offer You

Position Details:
  • Monday-Friday
  • Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Located at 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • Hybrid work schedule available
The Role:
The Office of the Public Records Administrator is responsible for directing a records management program for all state agencies, quasi-public agencies and municipalities pursuant to CGS Section 11-8 and 11-8a. Under the general supervision of the Public Records Administrator, the Public Records Analyst will perform a wide variety of records management work which includes administering the Historic Documents Preservation Program for preservation and management of municipal records; municipal vault construction and modification oversight; and developing a records management program for state and municipal government agencies including policies, procedures, guidelines, consultation, and training. 

The Public Records Analyst will:
  • Administer local records grant program in compliance with Section 11-8i-n of the Connecticut General Statutes, which includes preparation of grant guidelines and contracts; consultation with municipalities to provide project and program guidance; and the review and processing of grant applications across two annual grant cycles
  • Provide technical assistance and advise town officials, architects, and engineers regarding vault construction or modification projects in municipal government
  • Conduct municipal and agency site visits and records storage facility inspections to ensure that public agencies are meeting established standards
  • Responds to complex requests for advice or assistance from members of the public, vendors, and state/local officials
  • Research, analyze, and recommend strategies and actions necessary to develop and implement an effective records management program for state and local government agencies
  • Assists in developing records retention schedules; and procedures, policy statements, and regulations related to records management
  • Work closely with subject matter experts in records related fields including but not limited to enterprise technologies, regulatory and legal enforcement, legislative development, and archives
  • Develop and present both online and in-person training to state agency and municipal officials
  • Assist state agencies and municipalities with identifying and mitigating risks to essential (vital) records and responding to disasters
About Us:
The Connecticut State Library is an independent Executive Branch agency founded in 1854, and is home to the State Archives, Office of the Public Records Administrator, Museum of Connecticut History, the Division of Library Development and the Connecticut Library for Accessible Books, and three reference departments (history and genealogy; law and legislation; and government information). Through these units, CSL provides a variety of archival, public records, museum, library, information, and administrative services to the employees and officials of all three branches of State government as well as citizens of Connecticut, students, libraries, researchers, and town governments.

Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
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  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the State Library this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of complex professional library tasks in management services, patron services, library services and historical services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Answers complex reference questions utilizing reference tools of a specialized nature;
  • Provides information referrals for legal, historical, genealogical and other special subject researchers;
  • Operates a medium sized law library;
  • Indexes legislative records and other specialized collections;
  • Coordinates serials and holdings control;
  • Performs original cataloging and name authority work for items of intermediate difficulty including Connecticut documents and monographs;
  • May train assigned staff;
  • May coordinate or conduct workshops;
  • May serve as liaison to groups and organizations;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisitions, cataloging and filing, bibliographic sources of information and library automation;
    • specialized functional procedures, areas of subject matter and/or principles of library administration;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • analyze and solve moderately complex problems relating to library methods and procedures;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association AND at least one (1) year of post graduate degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience providing grant program administration; or managing a state, federal, or locally funded grant project.
  • Experience implementing standards or providing technical assistance for storage of long-term records or for municipal vault renovation or construction projects.
  • Experience providing records management services.
  • Experience working with historic records, long term records, or archival materials.
  • Experience delivering training and presentations in both individual and group settings

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The State Librarian may determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on staffing needs.
  • Incumbents of this class may be assigned to special projects requiring advanced level professional library duties as directed by the State Librarian.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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