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Seasonal Archives Technician

Harris County-Houston, United States

Position Description:

  • The Archives Technician is responsible for archiving and maintaining both digital and hardcopy records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. This position supports the organization, classification, retention, and retrieval of records in accordance with established archival standards, organizational policies, and legal requirements. Reporting directly to the Archives Manager, the Archives Technician assists with processing incoming records, maintaining inventories, and ensuring records are properly stored, tracked, and accessible. The role includes maintaining records and carrying out retention and disposal activities in compliance with approved records retention schedules and the Texas Election Code, while ensuring confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and readiness for audits or information requests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive, accession, and process incoming archival materials (both digital and hardcopy).
  • Arrange and describe records according to established archival standards.
  • Classify, label, and catalog records using archival management systems.
  • Prepare materials for long-term storage, digitization, and secure disposal.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:
Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution required.
  • Relevant experience (can include IT Data Entry/Database Support, Bookkeeping, Auditing, Accounting, Library Circulation and Compliance.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows file management; experience with SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams considered an asset.
  • Administrative & Support Tasks.
  • Maintain logs, inventories, and processing documentation.
  • Respond to internal requests for archived materials.
  • Support the Archives Manager with special projects and backlog processing.
  • Accurate data entry and quality control.
  • Understanding of document lifecycle management in accordance with TEC.
  • Ability to follow structured digital workflows and naming standards.
  • Basic Troubleshooting (file version issues, access problems).

Preferences:

  • Record maintenance experience a plus.

General Information:
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Temp Full-time | Position End Date:7/3/2026**:

  • Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

  • 40 hours/week | Ability to work long hours during election cycles. | Hours can be up to 18 hours.
  • Overtime hours as required to include weekends and holidays.
  • Blackout dates will be provided.

Salary:

  • $19.00 Hourly

Location:

  • 15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
  • The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular(full-time)** positions:
    Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
  • One (1) floating holiday per year
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Sick Leave
  • Retirement Savings Benefit
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

  • Professional learning & development opportunities
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
  • Flexible work schedule*
  • METRO RideSponsor Program*
  • Participation may vary by County department. The _employee benefits plans of _Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: