Historical Analyst

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Apr 11, 2024

Requisition ID: 17041

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

As part of a collaborative team manages archival records and historic artifact collections. Conducts research and communicates findings in writing. Gives presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Works to process records into a digital asset management system. Reviews corporate records scheduled for disposition to determine their historic significance. Oversees digitization efforts. Performs project management, organizing and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment, often against critical deadlines. Conducts oral history interviews. Understands and communicates SRP's history and heritage. Works collaboratively with internal and external groups to effectively maintain SRP's historic collections.

What It Takes To Succeed

•   Participates in the management and maintenance of corporate records including documents, photographs, film, digital media, maps, artifacts, ephemera, microfilm, and microfiche.
•   Processes records into archival collection utilizing digital asset management system.
•   Leads reviews of corporate records scheduled for destruction to determine their historical significance and makes recommendations for records retention or disposition.
•   Acquires material pertaining to the history of Salt River Project from internal and external sources in accordance with the department's collection policies.
•   Oversees and implements digitization projects.
•   Specializes in intaking, assessing, organizing, and applying use policies for digital assets.
•   Performs historical research required for litigation support, policy analysis, and decision making.
•   Analyzes material, provides facts and opinions, and reports findings in both oral and written formats.
•   Answers requests for historical and contemporary information posed by management and external entities.
•   Develops and delivers presentations to both internal and external groups.
•   Assists with developing programming and content for the SRP Heritage Center/Museum.
•   Conducts oral history interviews.
•   Participates in corporate committees and work teams as requested.

Addition Information:

This position may include some lifting and ladder climbing.

Education

Completion of a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

Experience

Entry Level:
Master's degree in History, Public History, Library Science, Archives, Museum Studies, or related field is preferred. No experience required.

Prefer graduate level courses or experience in Public History, Western History, or archival management. At least one year of experience in a corporate archive preferred.

• At least 2 years of archives experience preferred.

• Understanding of Arizona and Western History preferred.

• Experience with digital asset management system preferred.

• Public speaking experience preferred.

• Interest in collections management and museum best practices preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) recognizes diversity and inclusion as key drivers of innovation and growth, and seeks to attract a diverse employee base that reflects our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. Ultimately, SRP aspires to fully apply the power of diversity and inclusion to build a more equitable and sustainable future for our customers, employees and community.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas.