Job Opening Title
Manager of Archival Operations (Supervisor II)
Name of Employer
California State Archives
Job Site Location (City AND State)
Sacramento, California
Application Deadline
February 26, 2026
Minimum Degree Requirement
Years of experience required
Salary Range
$7872 – $ 9781.00
Job Opening URL
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=507800
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.
The Secretary of State’s Archives Division (California State Archives) is looking for a Manager of Archival Operations (Supervisor II) to lead our Archival Operations Section, which includes the Collections Management Unit and the Records Management and Appraisal Unit. This position directly oversees Collections Management Unit staff and the Records Management Manager (Supervisor I). This position performs high-level administrative work and reports to the Assistant Division Chief (Manager II). The Manager of Archival Operations ensures program accountability, develops policies and procedures, and directs initiatives to accession, process, and preserve historical records in the State Archives’ collections. The Manager of Archival Operations supervises a team of highly dedicated and trained archivists and technical staff and works in a secure environment.
As the Manager of Archival Operations, you will also be responsible for:
Supervising, directing, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating the performance of staff
Planning, organizing, directing, implementing and evaluating all activities of the Collections Management Unit
Overseeing the growth and long-term care of the State Archives’ collections
Developing program guidelines and best practices for collections management
Creating strategic plans for the integration of streamlined procedures and new technology
Directing staff on large-scale research projects regarding collecting, preserving, and providing access to government physical and digital records to set Division policy
Directing imaging staff on large-scale digitization projects, including metadata entry and file arrangement
Supervising the development of MOUs with other agencies to transfer historic records to the State Archives
Monitoring digital imaging efforts for quality control, timeline, and customer service issues
Supervising the drafting of loan agreements and acquisitions documents
Preparing and reviewing unit reports and statistics
Establishing and maintaining contacts with the Legislature, Governor’s Office, and other external organizations
Making presentations to external partners and stakeholders
Collaborating on historical records identification with our Records Management and Appraisal Unit
Attending professional conferences on behalf of the agency