Archivist

Summary This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Archival Operations. Incumbent will carry out complex professional assignments involving: accessioning and processing records; protecting records and ensuring their proper storage, handling, preservation, and reproduction; interpreting and applying restrictions on records; creating record descriptions and finding aids; and responding to a broad variety of reference requests (written and orally). Duties The following are the duties of this position at the GS‑12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Plan and coordinate activities leading to the identification of records eligible for transfer to the National Archives and Records Administration. Review records and apply appropriate restrictions in compliance with EO 13526 and the Freedom of Information Act. Determine appropriate levels for the establishment of intellectual control and identify controlling methods that assist users in recognizing relationships among records. Develop and deliver responses (orally and in writing) to reference requests that draw upon a broad knowledge of records, involve multiple sources of information, employ innovative research techniques, or require interpretation of complex rules or procedures. Assess the condition of transferred records and determine the extent to which records are at risk. Requirements Conditions of employment: The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full‑time work; part‑time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i‑9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required. The work is mostly sedentary, however the incumbent must be physically able to perform the duties of this position. Physical demands may include climbing caster‑equipped ladders, maneuvering on catwalks, moving heavy carts of records, and handling boxes of records stored up to 15 feet above the floor and typically weighing 50 pounds, occasionally more. The work may also demand considerable periods of maintaining a stationary position, moving, or otherwise positioning oneself to access objects, equipment, or records located in high and low places. Incumbent will be handling some aged records that are dusty and fragile. Key Requirements Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. GS‑09 – Specialized Experience For the GS‑09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑07 level that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: Evaluating and resolving issues affecting access to archival records and/or holdings; Performing and using systems to conduct archival functions, such as researching and managing information; Communicating with internal and external stakeholders on archival records and/or holdings. Education 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree. Combination You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. NOTE: Only education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (i.e., beyond the first year) of graduate education is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. GS‑07 – Specialized Experience For the GS‑07, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑05 level that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: Utilizing finding aid systems and/or related archival sources to provide reference assistance; Performing and using systems to conduct archival functions, such as researching; Communicating with internal and external stakeholders on archival records and/or holdings. Education 1 year of graduate‑level education or superior academic achievement. Combination You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. NOTE: Only education in excess of the basic education requirement (i.e., beyond Bachelor’s degree) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Time‑in‑Grade For the GS‑09, you must have been at the GS‑07 level for 52 weeks. For the GS‑07, you must have been at the GS‑05 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non‑temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Basic Education Requirement for All Grades Bachelor’s degree in archival science or bachelor’s degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. Combination of Education and Experience At least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Telework opportunities (per Agency policy). Flexible work schedules (per Agency policy). Reasonable Accommodation Requests If you believe you have a disability (physical or mental) that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you may request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be received prior to starting the assessments, and decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr