Records Specialist-Digital

City of Charleston

Charleston, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Best Practices, City Government, Computer Skills, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Detail Oriented, Digital Photography, Document Management, Driver's License, Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, File Maintenance, Format Conversion, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Operations, Policy Implementation, Procedure Development, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Records Management, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
7 days ago

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Hourly:

$24.05 - $24.05

Department:

Clerk of Council, General Government

Division:

Records Management

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

This role will prepare, scan and index records within the electronic document management system.

Examples of Duties:

  • Assists in the daily operations of the City's electronic document management system by preparing documents for digitization, scanning, indexing, and completing quality control review of digitized documents.
  • Assists with indexing of microfilmed records collections, identifying collections for conversion to digital formats, and completing quality control review of converted documents.
  • Maintains records and files in compliance with established procedures and processes, including but not limited to published reports and studies, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, and maps.
  • Searches and retrieves information from files, microfilm, computer records, databases, and document management systems in response to specific requests.
  • Processes historical records collections.
  • Releases information and documents in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, in house or public reference requests, and other applicable laws and procedures.
  • Assists with the accession, retrieval and disposition of municipal records as stipulated by official records retention schedules.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate degree (AA/AS) or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Basic computer skills and the capacity to understand intermediate and advanced computer skills with minimal training.
  • Ability to accurately index and maintain records and files.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in and foster a team environment.
  • Able to determine best practices to be used in scanning documents to meet quality standard.
  • Must be able to lift boxes up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with records digitization and electronic document management systems.
  • Experience using and supporting numerous types of digital imaging equipment, including flatbed and production scanners.
  • Familiarity with the Public Records Act and other local, state, and federal laws relating to the maintenance, retention, and release of a wide variety of records and information.
  • Familiarity with the organization and functions of city government.

The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

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City of Charleston