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Position Title
Archives Technician
Agency
National Archives and Records Administration
Announcement Number
JD10475914 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 to Monday, April 22, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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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. 

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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. 

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Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? You must remain enrolled and will be required to provide proof of current student status to be eligible for this program.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources. 

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Are you a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate? (Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply).

If eligible, submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility. If you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources. 

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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. 

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Assessment 1
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.
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The following question will be used to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of these 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).
 
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1. Does your resume include the following information for each job listed? 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.
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2. Your answer to this question will be used to determine your eligibility for the position at the GS-04 level. Which of the following best reflects your general experience and/or education? (limit characters)
3. Which of the following best describes your ability to use policies, procedures, and/or reference guides to make decisions?
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4. Which of the following best describes your experience in identifying problems and recommending solutions?
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5. Which of the following best describes your experience gathering information to make informed decisions?
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6. Which of the following best describes your experience in suggesting improvements to processes?
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7. Which of the following best describes your experience setting priorities and goals in a business or school setting?
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8. Which of the following best describes your experience organizing work activities in a business or school setting?
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9. Which of the following best describes your experience in dealing with obstacles in a business or school setting?
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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?
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11. Have you worked in a job where you're not paying attention to small details could have disastrous effects on customer service, legal liability, or other important outcomes?
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12. Which of the following best describes your experience determining the specific needs of either internal or external customers (i.e., someone who receives your services or products)?
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13. Which of the following best describes your experience developing relationships with customers?
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14. Which of the following best describes your experience dealing with difficult or unhappy customers?
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15. Which of the following best describes your experience using a barcode-based holdings system to manage physical or electronic records or materials?
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16. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of database programs (e.g., Microsoft Access or similar programs)?
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17. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of using a computer system to track and update information pertaining to customer requests, orders, complaints, or status?
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18. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of using computers to search for and access information, files, or documents from a variety of electronic sources?
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19. Which of the following best describes your experience listening to or reading detailed requests for information, services, or help in order to understand exactly everything that is being requested?
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20. Do you have work experience providing customers with reference service in an archival, library, or similar environment?
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21. Which of the following best describes your experience using finding aids and research tools in order to provide reference services.
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22. Select the statement that best describes your background in providing written replies (e.g., letters or e-mails) to customers seeking access to holdings (for example: records, books, artifacts, or similar items) in an archival, library, or similar research setting?
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23. Do you have work experience with quickly extracting information from standardized documents?
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24. Do you have experience finding and extracting information from military service records?
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25. Does your resume include the following information for each job listed? 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
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