- Position Title
- Bureau Archivist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-CRPS-20-10664703-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 24, 2020 to Monday, April 6, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Archivist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Basic Requirements for the Archivist position
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for this Archivist position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Archivist position
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Archivist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your responses to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
PLANNING AND EVALUATING - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Plan for program needs and provide oversight and direction to the guidelines and procedures for the surveying, appraisal, description, arrangement, indexing, accessioning, cataloging, preservation, access, use, and deaccessioning of paper and electronic archival and manuscript collections, especially resource management records.
4.
Plan for and adapt to the rapidly changing digital standards and procedures to take best advantage of new developments and opportunities to enhance the efficient operation of archival collection management.
5.
Study and evaluate archival management practices and policies as they affect the field and program operations, and test, evaluate, and apply new concepts, methods, materials, and techniques.
6.
Develop, review, and approve budget estimates for projects to catalog, preserve, and use archival collections.
7.
Evaluate reports and other documents related to managing archival collections and recommend changes to ensure conformance with professional practice and adherence to organizational policies.
WRITING - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Communicate effectively in writing to answer questions on archival management issues from staff members in need of guidance.
9.
Prepare, present, and publish professional papers and articles on management of archival collections.
10.
Prepare written responses to official inquiries and the public concerning archival collections.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Prepare and update written technical guidance on archival collections management for official publications and websites.
12.
Serve on committees and work groups for developing guidelines and procedures for digital archives.
13.
Conduct beta testing and develop finding aid and report formats.
14.
Review and evaluate ICMS/MCMS database programs pertaining to archival and manuscript collections.
15.
Provide guidance and technical direction to staff in all areas of electronic records as related to archives management, including metadata standards and digital asset management practices and goals for migration, access, and use.
16.
Provide professional and technical direction for additions to the program, such as Encoded Archival description (EAD).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Develop training that best meets the needs of organizational curators and archivists.
18.
Teach and coordinate courses that present best practices and new techniques and management approaches for archival collections.
Verification Statement
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Assessment 2
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Archivist position
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Archivist work at the GS-13 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your responses to the task statements below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
PLANNING AND EVALUATING - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Collaborate with co-workers and field staff to help set short- and long-term priorities.
3.
Evaluate and propose processes for converting finding aids into a variety of electronic formats to improve accessibility to the collections.
4.
Effectively communicate with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) staff on issues involving NARA policies and procedures.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCE - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Serve on committees, task forces, and working groups dealing with archival related topics.
6.
Provide guidance on Federal records, copyright law, intellectual property rights, and other legal issues that affect the use of archival collections.
7.
Recommend strategies for increasing the number of textual records, electronic records, and audiovisual materials on the Web and other social media and public platforms.