ASSISTANT TOWN HISTORIAN 4282

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting with researching, recording, obtaining, safekeeping, and presentation of historical documents, information, and archival materials for preservation, for a town. The incumbent performs duties under the direction of the Town Historian and exercises some independent initiative and judgement. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists the Town Historian with the research of historic documents;

Performs research on donated and acquired items to assess historical value and support the cataloging of same;

Assists with the identification of items for addition to the town’s historic collection;

Assists in transcribing historic documents into usable forms to promote the history of the town;

Assists in establishing and preserving a database of the town’s historic records;

Assists the Town Historian with setting up various exhibits and displays throughout the community;

Prepares reference aids to increase the accessibility of historic records for town departments and the public as determined by the Town Historian;

Assists with reviewing and updating procedures to maintain the inventory, catalog and storage of historic records;

Prepares responses to residents regarding collections and research material;

Acts as a liaison between the town and community historical societies, schools and civic associations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of resources to historical information gathering; some knowledge of town history, growth and development; knowledge of recording techniques and procedures for document preservation, safekeeping, and future availability; ability to cooperatively work with others, establish and maintain effective relationships with town officials and public interest groups; ability to research, and analyze documents and materials for historical value; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a

Bachelor’s Degree in History or a related field, and one (1) year of professional archival experience.

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SUFFOLK COUNTY

COMPETITIVE