Governor's Records Editor - HYBRID

Description of Work

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This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

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This position is located at:

109 East Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Primary Purpose of Position:

This full-time permanent position serves as editor of the North Carolina Governor’s Papers for the Office of Archives and History, building on over a century of work by collecting, transcribing, analyzing, and digitally publishing the papers of North Carolina’s governors. The Governor's Papers Editor works equally as a historian and editor to share the meaning and value of the state’s gubernatorial records by selecting primary sources, researching and explaining those materials, creating metadata as appropriate, and to preparing accompanying interpretive materials, such as exhibits. The sources, transcriptions, essays, and exhibits will be published through MosaicNC, an online publishing platform. Applicants should be comfortable working on constructing a digital database of historical material for a public audience.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Conducting research on North Carolina governors and events in North Carolina history

Preparing and checking drafts of transcriptions

Preparing metadata

Writing and editing interpretive essays and annotations

Publishing materials in a Drupal-based platform

Collecting information for addenda/errata files

Public speaking and/or responding to public requests for information

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to read, write, spell, transcribe, and communicate clearly.

Ability to read eighteenth- and nineteenth-century cursive handwriting.

Ability to produce finished copy according to a production schedule, subject to supervisor’s review.

Must be able to work Monday-Friday, scheduled sometime between the hours of 7AM and 5PM, with no more than three days telework per week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina and/or American and/or Southern history.

Demonstrated experience conducting archival and historical research in primary and secondary sources.

Demonstrated experience writing historical material for an adult audience.

Demonstrated experience with digital publishing and/or content management systems (such as Drupal, WordPress).

Management Prefers:

Specialized knowledge of North Carolina history.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Master's degree in English, journalism, history, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution;

OR

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, history, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

two years of experience in a profession requiring research and/or editing as a major job skill;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Section/Unit Description:

In keeping with the legislation that created North Carolina Office of Archives and History (then the North Carolina Historical Commission) in 1903, the mission of the Digital Publications section of the Historical Research and Publications Division is to foster, promote, and encourage study and appreciation of state history through accessible online exhibits, hosted on MOSAICNC. By making the state's history and wealth of historical resources available to students, teachers, scholars, and the North Carolinian public at large, the digital publication section fosters and preserves North Carolinian collective memory, while maintaining high professional and editorial standards.Division Description:

The Division of Historical Research and Publications coordinates research and vetting for historical accuracy of written materials produced by various offices of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR). Within the office rest several established programs or initiatives including the publications function of the Office of Archives and History, which extends back to 1907, when the first title appeared. The Historical Research and Publications Division produces the North Carolina Historical Review and is the base for the digital publications unit, MOSAICNC. The office also administers the State Highway Historical Marker Program, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation. The division also shepherds the agency’s commemorative efforts, such as America 250 NC, creatively and responsibly, as directed by DNCR senior leadership.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Melissa Riley

109 E. Jones St.

Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: