- Position Title
- AUDIO-VIDEO PRESERVATION SPECIALIST
- Agency
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Announcement Number
- JD10292700TPD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 27, 2018 to Monday, September 10, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
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:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
1.
Does your resume include the following information for each job listed in it? Hours worked per week; Start and End Dates (including Month and Year); Series and Grade (for Federal positions); and Salary? Failure to provide this information may result in loss of consideration for this position.
The following questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Audio-Video Preservation Specialist position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter which best corresponds to THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE which you fully possess and which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. (Note: Experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
3.
From the descriptions below, select the letter which best corresponds to THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE which you fully possess and which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. (Note: Experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
4.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience in analyzing information from multiple sources in order to determine which should be used for the job?
5.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience in consulting with reference material (e.g., guides, policies, standard operating procedures, or similar resources) in order to find the appropriate solution to a problem or request?
6.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
7.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience in suggesting improvements in processes?
8.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience gathering information to make informed decisions?
9.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience in identifying problems and recommending solutions?
10.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
11.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience in determining what equipment and supplies are needed for your work in a business or school setting?
12.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience setting priorities and goals in a business or school setting?
13.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
14.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience organizing your work activities in a business or school setting?
15.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience in dealing with obstacles in a business or school setting?
16.
Have you worked in a job where not paying attention to small details could have disastrous effects on customer service, legal liability, or other important outcomes?
17.
Which of the following best describes your mastery of Non Linear Video Editing Hardware and Software (e.g., AVID, Final Cut Pro, Edius, Adobe Premiere, etc.) and/or your mastery of Non Linear Audio Editing Hardware and Software (e.g., Wavelab, Pro Tools, etc.)?
18.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
19.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience using video and/or audio playback/capture equipment (e.g. Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, ¾-inch U-Matic Videotape decks) to create file-based derivatives of analog originals or copies?
20.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
21.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience using video monitoring equipment (e.g. Waveform monitor, vectorscope) and outboard equipment (e.g. time base correctors, black burst generators, etc.) to calibrate, correct, or stabilize analog playback originals or copies?
22.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
23.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience in using an Apple MacOS operating system (OS9 and above) OR a Windows operating system (2007 or later)?
24.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
25.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience operating digitization hardware such as A-D converters, cabling, patchbays, etc.?
26.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
27.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience with computer software used for digitizing motion pictures, audio, and video?
28.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
29.
Which of the following best describes your education and/or experience conducting preservation activities on archival videotapes and/or audiotapes?
30.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
31.
Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience in using safe handling techniques for a range of historic and fragile archival videotapes and/or audiotapes.
32.
Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience in inspecting archival video and/or audio records to determine if they are in a condition to be safely digitized.
33.
Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of archival video and/or audio preservation history and techniques.
34.
Select the statement that best describes your experience working on a deadline with motion picture, video, and/or audio files to produce quality products.
35.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
36.
Select the statement that best describes your experience digitizing archival videotapes and/or audiotapes.
37.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
38.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in quality control procedures relating to digital audio and video, technical or administrative metadata, and hardcopy output.
39.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
40.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in transcoding audio and/or video files.
41.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.
42.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in digital/audio file management, including tracking, transfer, creation, metadata, and storage.
43.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in digital file output to SAN (Storage Area Network), NAS (Network Attached Storage), optical discs, LTO data tapes and external drives.
44.
If you chose response C, D or E, in the previous questions, please cite where in your resume/application for employment the relevant experience/competencies were gained. Include the name of the company/agency and position held at that company/agency.