Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. The work requires considerable physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves administrative supervision responsibility. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Archivist I class in which the incumbents perform professional archival work developing records retention and disposition schedules and providing assistance on records and their preservation. Differs from the Archivist III class in which the incumbents perform administrative work in directing an archives department. Plans, reviews and evaluates the work of professional and other staff.