- Position Title
- Archives Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-ZION-18-10089059-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 30, 2017 to Friday, December 8, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
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From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Archives Technician, GS-1421-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform basic archival arrangement (e.g., identifying documents and verifying against finding aids, detecting missing/misfiled items, preparing cross-references and location registers).
3.
Perform research on archival documents and collections under consideration for deaccession, prepare deaccession packages.
4.
Prepare collection processing plans and coordinate projects with supervisor or collections committee.
5.
Write scope and content notes and history or biographical notes for archival collections.
6.
Conduct inventories of archives collections and update physical locations.
7.
Prepare archival collection finding aids or portions of archives collections for publication on web pages.
8.
Use rediscovery software programs, such as the National Park Service Interior Collection Management System ICMS for archives collection accessioning and cataloging, verifying the accuracy and completeness of information in collection records and files.
9.
Develop reports, provide reference services, and maintain archives collection location data using an automated system.
10.
Accession, catalog and prepare archival finding aids using automated collection management systems.
11.
Utilize computer technology and software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; web-based tools) to perform archival or information management activities.
12.
Create storage systems for a wide variety of archival documents, including photos, albums, glass plates, documents, reports, oversize documents, etc.
13.
Handle, house and organize documents from 11" x 17" up to ten feet in length and four feet in width.
14.
Identify various materials and processes used in architectural and cartographic records, including vellum, diazo, linen, blue line, etc.
15.
Assist public and/or park staff in conducting historic research. This includes responding to requests for information electronically, by correspondence and by telephone.
16.
Monitor and control museum environments, including light, temperature, relative humidity, air quality, integrated pest management, and housekeeping.
17.
Prepare reports and correspondence relating to accomplishment of various archival processing tasks, maintaining accountability.
18.
Address archives collection registration and accountability issues and work with other staff to resolve issues.
19.
Monitor and control museum environments, including light, temperature, relative humidity, air quality, integrated pest management, and housekeeping; communicating any concerns with the Curator.
20.
Research and document identification, authentication, creation & use dates, provenance, copyright and other legal issues related to acquisition of collections or use of collection items in park exhibits, publications, and websites.
21.
Advise on preservation needs for existing archival collections.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Verification Statement: Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.