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Position Title: ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration
Announcement Number: JD10455513GHD Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, March 22, 2019 to Thursday, March 28, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

The following question will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this Archives Technician position at the GS-6 level. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements. (Note: Experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).

2. Select the statement that best reflects your experience for the GS-6.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level of Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates your ability performing preservation actions on archival records, studying documents for identification and verifying them against appropriate finding aids to determine the correct arrangement, and following established regulations and policies concerning the protection and use of records.

B. I have one-half year of graduate level education (9 semester hours or 13.5 quarter hours) in an accredited educational institution in a related field, such as archival science or library science.

C. I have a combination of specialized experience and related graduate education to meet the total requirements for this position. (NOTE: You must have a large enough percentage of required experience and a large percentage of the required education, so that when added together, the percentage would equal 100%).

D. My experience and/or education are not reflected in any of the above statements; therefore, I am not eligible at the GS-6 grade level.

3. Which of the following best describes your ability to use policies and procedures to make decisions?

A. I have never or rarely had to do this

B. I have made appropriate choices for routine decisions or activities by following appropriate policies and procedures.

C. I have identified and used the proper policies and procedures to make decisions that supported the accomplishment of individual or team objectives.

D. I have used my own judgment to identify and use the correct policy or procedure to apply to a complex decision or problem.

E. I have created new, formal policies or procedures to assist others in making decisions about how to do their work.

4. Which of the following best describes your experience in identifying problems and recommending solutions?

A. I have never or rarely had to do this

B. I have identified potential problems and referred them to an appropriate official for resolution.

C. I have identified potential problems and recommended ways to solve them.

D. I have had the freedom to take charge of and effectively resolve problems on my own.

E. I have taken charge of and effectively resolved problems on my own and had the freedom to take steps to prevent problems from recurring.

5. Which of the following best describes your experience gathering information to make informed decisions?

A. I have never or rarely had to do this.

B. I have usually considered information from a single source (e.g., policy, data, a team lead, etc.) to make informed decisions on issues.

C. I have usually considered information from multiple sources to make informed decisions on issues.

D. I have identified, combined, and analyzed information from multiple sources to make informed decisions on issues.

E. I have gathered information from multiple sources, including stakeholders with diverse and conflicting perspectives, to develop, evaluate, and implement plans and strategies that drive organizational success.

6. Which of the following best describes your experience collaborating with other people on some common task or work?

A. I have not had the opportunity to work with others in this way.

B. I have shared resources and information with others to accomplish routine tasks.

C. I have collaborated with team members to accomplish non routine work assignments or projects.

D. I have developed and maintained reliable networks and alliances to share information, promote collaboration, and optimize individual or organizational effectiveness.

E. I have driven collaboration by actively seeking out and creating new networks, partnerships, and alliances that support the accomplishment of key business objectives or strategic goals.

7. Which of the following best describes your experience developing interpersonal relationships in a work, school, or similar setting?

A. I have not had the opportunity to work with others in this way.

B. I have maintained positive relationships with others within my own group or work unit.

C. I have maintained productive relationships with others both inside and outside my immediate group or work unit.

D. I have built and maintained strong, trusting relationships with individuals at all levels both within and outside an organization to advance organizational priorities and achieve organizational results.

E. I have identified potential partnerships that could benefit a department or organization and actively reached out to create alliances.

8. Which of the following best describes your experience setting priorities and goals in a business or school setting?

A. I have no experience doing this for myself; my priorities and goals are typically decided by others

B. I have collaborated with someone else to mutually agree on priorities and goals.

C. I have set my own daily goals and priorities.

D. I have set my own short-term goals or priorities covering the upcoming weeks or few months

E. I have set my own long-term goals or priorities covering the upcoming several months or longer

9. Which of the following best describes your experience in dealing with obstacles in a business or school setting?

A. My work has usually been such that obstacles and challenges do not come up.

B. My work has been such that others tell me what obstacles and challenges to expect and how what to do when they come up.

C. My work has been such that I am usually been informed ahead of time about upcoming obstacles or challenges, but I am responsible for dealing with them when they happen.

D. My work has been such that I am only able to modify my work plans, priorities, and/or actions in response to obstacles as they come up.

E. My work has been such that I have been able to proactively organize my work activities to prepare for and overcome obstacles and challenges before they happen.

10. Have you worked in a job where you had to routinely compare data from two or more different sources to ensure that they match or otherwise go together?

A. No

B. Yes

11. Have you worked in a job where your not paying attention to small details could have disastrous effects on customer service, legal liability, or other important outcomes?

A. No

B. Yes

12. Select the statement that best describes your experience using computers to search for and access information, files, or documents from a variety of electronic sources.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task

B. I have education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job

C. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedure.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

13. Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience in performing records arrangement in an archival processing context.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have normally been consulted by others for expertise and assistance or have trained others in this task.

14. Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience in performing records preservation activities (e.g., assessment of record condition, climate monitoring, foldering, re-boxing or re-housing).

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have normally been consulted by others for expertise and assistance or have trained others in this task.

15. Select the statement that best describes your education and/or experience in the physical and intellectual control of records in an archival processing context.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have normally been consulted by others for expertise and assistance or have trained others in this task.

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