The New York City Municipal Archives Conservation Unit seeks a temporary grant funded part-time 21 hour per week, Conservation Technician to re-house, inventory, and digitize a collection of historical architectural building plans that date from the 1860s to the 1970s. This is a term position lasting approximately 9 months.

Under supervision, the technician will remove the rolled plans from storage, surface clean, flatten, enter descriptive information into a spreadsheet, arrange according to permit identification numbers, re-house, and label. The technicians will also assist with digitizing selected plans and identifying items requiring conservation treatment.

NO E-MAILS, PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL.

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1. A Masters degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science, or a related area; or

2. A baccalaureate degree form an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in archival, records management or library work; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

- Preferred candidates will have experience processing archival materials. - Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented and organized

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.