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Curator (Data Preservation Technician)

Full-Time

$17.23/Hour

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology is seeking a Curator (Data Preservation Technician)  to evaluate, organize, scan, digitally restore, and add complex historical mining- and geology-related information to MBMG’s Data Preservation repositories

Applications received by November 4, 2024 will be guaranteed full review and consideration.  Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties:

Under supervision of the Data Preservation team, the Curator (Data Preservation Technician) will evaluate and organize complex historical mining- and geology-related information incorporated into archives. Tasks include analyzing newly obtained or other previously unprocessed data and implementing methods to stabilize, digitize, digitally restore, and file this information. The Technician assigns documents to student employees for digitization and confirms that the data are complete and accurately digitized. The Technician develops accurate metadata records for newly acquired information. Because Data Preservation digital records are georeferenced, the Technician will help students determine accurate geographic coordinates (i.e. latitude and longitude). The Technician conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure that information is accurate and appropriately cataloged in the hard copy and digital filing systems. In cooperation with the Data Preservation team, the Technician develops improved digitization procedures and instructs students in their use. The Technician must have exceptional organizational skills, general knowledge of archival principles and practices, strong filing experience, and familiarity with topographic maps and online geospatial resources. The Technician receives and responds to face-to-face, telephone, and email inquiries by the public for historical mining-related information and ensures a professional, constructive, productive, and efficient work environment. Work schedule is standard 40-hour week in office.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher.

• At least two years of experience working in an office environment and possess knowledge of general office and administrative procedures

• Knowledge of Microsoft office suite and Adobe Acrobat

• Strong filing experience

• General knowledge of archival principles and practices

• Familiarity with topographic maps and online geospatial resources

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

  Preferred Qualifications:

   

• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop

• Familiarity with archival metadata standards

• Experience handling delicate archival material

  Physical Demands

   

• Ability to stand for several hours a day

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

  For full consideration application materials must be complete.  

  Please include: 

• Cover letter addressing qualifications,

• Resume

• Contact information for 3 professional references. 

  For full consideration application materials must be complete.

  Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

  Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

  To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.

  Employment (veteran's) preference form

  To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu

  Why Work at Tech?

  Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.

  In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.

• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.

• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees

• 11 Holidays per year

• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start

• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.

• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees

• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program

• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees

• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

  • Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

  Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.

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