Posted at request of the FDR Presidential Library.

--Moderator, NYHIST-L

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library seeks dynamic,
experienced archivist /archives administrator to direct its archives
department. The Library archives is a collecting and research facility
of international importance that focuses on the lives of Franklin and
Eleanor Roosevelt, the Great Depression and World War II. The
Supervisory Archivist is the administrative head of the archives and
oversees the planning, development, and implementation of a program of
collection acquisition, processing, preservation, reference services,
and research. S/he supervises a professional staff of six plus
volunteers. The Supervisory Archivist is an active research historian,
assisting scholars, responding to requests for information, and
conducting independent research for the institution's programs,
publications, and exhibits. S/he represents the Library to the public,
conducting tours, speaking to groups, participating in professional
associations, etc.

Candidates must possess 30 hours in history, political science, or
government, 18 hours of which are American/U.S. focus. A PhD in American
History with a 20th century concentration is highly desirable. Education
that includes American Studies and Archival Management is a plus. A
successful candidate will have extensive archival experience with a
demonstrated, comprehensive knowledge of U.S. history and the operation
of the federal government. S/he will be thoroughly familiar with the
methods, techniques, and requirements of scholarly research and will
have a comprehensive knowledge of information technology and its use in
preserving and disseminating historical information to the public. S/he
must have extensive experience administering an archives program,
including the supervision of professional staff, strategic planning, and
administration of budgets.

Applications MUST be made through the National Archives and Records
Administration at www.archives.gov. This is a GS 13 position $ 75,039 to
  $ 97,553 pa, plus benefits. Resumes and informal expressions of
interest (not formal applications) may be sent to JoAnn Morse,
Administrative Officer, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, 4079 Albany Post
Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library is
administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a
federal agency. Equal Opportunity Employer.  Your application package
must include all requested documents and must be delivered or postmarked
by October 20, 2004.