Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Information Resources Specialist III.

Job Title: Information Resources Specialist III | Delaware State

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
This class series uses five levels in the Cultural and Information Resources Services Occupational group, Library Services occupational series and describes information resources work which involves the acquisition, analysis, arrangement, description, preservation, reference, delivery, and public programming of information recorded via multi-media formats. Work is performed in support of library operations, archival operations, or records management operations with responsibility for creating and implementing systematic controls for records and information activities from the point where they are created or received through final disposition for all the records within an agency.

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
1. Two years experience in archives, records management or library services.
2. Two years experience in research which includes systematic study to discover or establish facts.
3. One year experience in presenting training courses which includes using a variety of training methods such as lecture, structured exercises, role play or group discussion as well as the use of training materials such as overheads, PowerPoint, handouts or videos.
4. Two years experience in preparing and developing training courses.
5. Knowledge of interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
•Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and techniques used in analyzing, identifying, arranging and describing books/documents/ electronic tapes/publications/records.
•Knowledge of in-house collection and outside information resources.
•Knowledge of Delaware history and/or government.
•Knowledge of basic conservation and preservation techniques.
•Knowledge of research techniques regarding literature/documents.
•Ability to operate equipment such as audio-visual, electronic data storage/processing and talking books.
•Knowledge of the agency's goals and objectives.
•Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, practices and requirements applicable to assigned area.
•Knowledge of research methods and techniques including primary and secondary sources of information
•Knowledge of document preservation/conservation techniques and requirements.
•Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of information delivery, developing and conducting educational and/or outreach programs, including workshops and lectures.
•Knowledge of the methods and techniques of recordkeeping and report preparation.
•Knowledge of the methods and techniques of grant writing, grant management and/or contract administration, including State requirement and procedures.
•Skill in organizing, overseeing and coordinating projects and functions.
•Skill in evaluating, analyzing and compiling information in the development of projects in assigned area.
•Ability to apply applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards in the development and implementation of projects/services.
•Ability to develop and draft plans and cost estimates for projects/services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work is reviewed from time to time to determine compliance with agency policy and program objectives.
Plans and coordinates daily operations, projects and activities with support staff and other professionals.
Evaluates and analyzes records systems, education programs, research projects, and resource collections. Makes recommendations for new/ revised policies, procedures, goals, projects and priorities.
Researches, examines, cares for and oversees the use of agency resources to prevent or minimize damage, theft or deterioration.
Maintains records and writes a variety of operational reports.
Prepares and conducts workshops, lectures, presentations and tours for professional organizations, schools, and community groups.
May function as a lead worker.
May write grant applications and oversee grant funded projects. May administer contracts.
Contacts include the general public and other public sector agencies to advise/provide information and to plan and schedule various services.

HOURS OF OPERATION: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).

PRIMARY PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: This position is a statewide opportunity within Delaware. Candidates from any part of the state are encouraged to apply

Clearance Level Required: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.
All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/