Archivist (Library Professional 1)
- Req. Number: IRC143827
- Organization : WRS-NSRC MS/NSRC Mission Support
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $66,100 - $103,600
- Recruiter Name: Nyenhuis, Niko Alexander
- Recruiter Email: nnyenhuis@lanl.gov
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will Do
The National Security Research Center (NSRC) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a full-time, onsite archivist to support our Collections Management Team. We are searching for an Archivist (Library Professional 1) experienced in and excited about digital and physical projects. This position will focus on ontology/taxonomy creation. It will also engage in physical and digital collections management projects.
The NSRC, LANL's classified library, preserves and provides access to classified research and development materials related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons. The NSRC's collections contain technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, and national security.
Core responsibilities include:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
Knowledge of ontology and taxonomy development. Knowledge of physical and digital archival processing, including best practices for access and long-term preservation. Experience in content management platforms, managing metadata, and utilizing controlled vocabularies to effectively organize and provide access to archival materials. Familiarity with metadata standards, file formatting, and data migration processes. We are looking for a candidate who can readily adapt to new technologies, workflows, and processes and is proactive about staying current with industry advancements.
Communication and collaboration
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex projects, overseeing them from planning through execution with minimal oversight. Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective in both team-based and solo work environments, and committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Organization and discretion
Strong organizational and research skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in all aspects of archival work.
Education/Experience: Position requires a master's degree in library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association and 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1year.
Note to Applicants: Your application must include a cover letter that addresses education/experience, minimum qualifications, and desired qualifications.
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
What You Will Do
The National Security Research Center (NSRC) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a full-time, onsite archivist to support our Collections Management Team. We are searching for an Archivist (Library Professional 1) experienced in and excited about digital and physical projects. This position will focus on ontology/taxonomy creation. It will also engage in physical and digital collections management projects.
The NSRC, LANL's classified library, preserves and provides access to classified research and development materials related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons. The NSRC's collections contain technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, and national security.
Core responsibilities include:
- Create and refine ontologies, taxonomies, and controlled vocabularies
- Implement digital preservation plans, engage in digital curation and collection development, and support the Lab's digital collections platform(s)
- Create and standardize metadata for multi-format materials
- Process physical collections (arrangement, description, rehousing, finding aid creation)
- Participate in inventory projects for physical and digital collections
- Maintain familiarity with professional best practices through professional development
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
Knowledge of ontology and taxonomy development. Knowledge of physical and digital archival processing, including best practices for access and long-term preservation. Experience in content management platforms, managing metadata, and utilizing controlled vocabularies to effectively organize and provide access to archival materials. Familiarity with metadata standards, file formatting, and data migration processes. We are looking for a candidate who can readily adapt to new technologies, workflows, and processes and is proactive about staying current with industry advancements.
Communication and collaboration
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex projects, overseeing them from planning through execution with minimal oversight. Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective in both team-based and solo work environments, and committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Organization and discretion
Strong organizational and research skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in all aspects of archival work.
Education/Experience: Position requires a master's degree in library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association and 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with modern ontology building tools, e.g. Protégé, Mobi, etc.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Media Encoder
- Working knowledge of archival content management systems, e.g. ArchivesSpace
- Experience with multi-format digitization in a GLAM setting
- Understanding of LANL cultural and technological history
- Familiarity with command line and Python
- Familiarity with the concept of building semantic data for AI tooling
- DOE Q Clearance
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1year.
Note to Applicants: Your application must include a cover letter that addresses education/experience, minimum qualifications, and desired qualifications.
This position is open for external candidates only to apply.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
