Archive Technician - Temporary
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 17, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Archive Technician - Temporary
Requisition Number
DU12007
Department Name
40520:KY Geological Survey
Work Location
2500 Research Park Dr., Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$15.00-16.00/hour
Type of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS education
Required Related Experience
MS Office Suite
Required License/Registration/Certification
This position is off campus and requires reliable transportation to and from the job. Must have a driver's license for 5 years.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time. Lift boxes up to 20 lbs. Ability to work in an environment with various air particulates.
Shift
Working hours Between Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
37.5 hours per week.
Job Summary
The Kentucky Geological Survey is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to work on an 18-month grant funded project. The project's goals include identification and scanning of documents at the Earth Analysis Research Library in a facility off-campus. The position is eligible for healthcare benefits.
What you'll do:
Identify and match long-form paper elogs to existing online documents for comparison
Use existing workflows and naming conventions to ensure accuracy and findability
Scan elogs to create clean digital representations for Kentucky's oil & gas well database
Scan large-format documents and maps upon request
Maintain document order for archival storage and processing
Confirm that files appear in proper locations online without errors
Learn established KGS naming conventions for files and other resources
Work closely with KGS staff to ensure data conformity and collection management systems
You'll be a great fit if:
You have high attention to detail and can spot minute differences between data
You have an interest in geology or earth sciences
You care about findability and preservation of research data
Your written and verbal communication skills are clear (including handwriting)
You enjoy working on a small team
You are comfortable using scanning equipment and data entry fields
You have reliable transportation to access the facility on a daily basis
Where you'll work:
EARL is a rock, mineral and soil analysis and storage facility located off UK's campus. Your primary place of work is inside the Records Room at EARL, adjacent to the storage facility.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Attention to detail, organizational skills, digital organization, document management, research investigative skills, maintaining a filing system, excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills, teamwork, and must have legible handwriting.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with maintaining work records for reporting and grant fulfillment needs; comfort with Excel or similar spreadsheet tools; ability to learn new workflows and procedures. Familiarity with Photoshop is a plus.
Deadline to Apply
04/30/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Archive Technician - Temporary
Requisition Number
DU12007
Department Name
40520:KY Geological Survey
Work Location
2500 Research Park Dr., Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$15.00-16.00/hour
Type of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS education
Required Related Experience
MS Office Suite
Required License/Registration/Certification
This position is off campus and requires reliable transportation to and from the job. Must have a driver's license for 5 years.
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time. Lift boxes up to 20 lbs. Ability to work in an environment with various air particulates.
Shift
Working hours Between Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
37.5 hours per week.
Job Summary
The Kentucky Geological Survey is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to work on an 18-month grant funded project. The project's goals include identification and scanning of documents at the Earth Analysis Research Library in a facility off-campus. The position is eligible for healthcare benefits.
What you'll do:
Identify and match long-form paper elogs to existing online documents for comparison
Use existing workflows and naming conventions to ensure accuracy and findability
Scan elogs to create clean digital representations for Kentucky's oil & gas well database
Scan large-format documents and maps upon request
Maintain document order for archival storage and processing
Confirm that files appear in proper locations online without errors
Learn established KGS naming conventions for files and other resources
Work closely with KGS staff to ensure data conformity and collection management systems
You'll be a great fit if:
You have high attention to detail and can spot minute differences between data
You have an interest in geology or earth sciences
You care about findability and preservation of research data
Your written and verbal communication skills are clear (including handwriting)
You enjoy working on a small team
You are comfortable using scanning equipment and data entry fields
You have reliable transportation to access the facility on a daily basis
Where you'll work:
EARL is a rock, mineral and soil analysis and storage facility located off UK's campus. Your primary place of work is inside the Records Room at EARL, adjacent to the storage facility.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Attention to detail, organizational skills, digital organization, document management, research investigative skills, maintaining a filing system, excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills, teamwork, and must have legible handwriting.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with maintaining work records for reporting and grant fulfillment needs; comfort with Excel or similar spreadsheet tools; ability to learn new workflows and procedures. Familiarity with Photoshop is a plus.
Deadline to Apply
04/30/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have reliable and readily available transportation?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
