VILLAGE HISTORIAN 9347

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for researching, recording, obtaining, safekeeping, and presentation of historical documents, information, and archival materials for presentairon, for a Village. The incumbent performs duties with a minimum of supervision and exercises and extreme amount of independent initiative and judgement. Supervision is given to subordinates and is received by an administrative superior through reports, conferences and review of work performed. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Appraises and edits permanent records, and historically valuable documents;

Participates in research activities based on Archival materials;

Directs the safekeeping of archival documents and materials;

Analyzes documents for value to posterity within a village;

Prepares reference aids such as indexing, guides, microfilming, etc.;

Selects, and edits, documents and materials for publication, display and presentation;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of resources to historical information gathering; good knowledge of Village history, growth and development; knowledge of library recording techniques and procedures for document presentation, safekeeping and future availability; ability to cooperatively work with others, establish and maintain effective relationships with Village 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

Candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge of its history and noteworthy activities of the jurisdiction.

5/16/79

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive