- Position Title
- Archivist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1628-EVER-21-11205938-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 20, 2021 to Thursday, September 2, 2021
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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.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Basic Requirement - Archivist GS-1420-09 (SCREEN OUT)
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for the Archivist, GS-1420-09 position. You may choose only one response option per question. Your resume or application materials you submit for this announcement must support the answer you claim under this and other questions. If you do not meet the basic requirements for this position, you will be rated not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Basic Education Requirements are: Bachelor's degree in archival science or bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.
OR
Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Evaluation of Experience:
Professional experience must have been in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of experience that may be accepted as meeting the professional experience requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, religious institution, business, or other archives, or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of an archival nature that involved research in archival science, or in a directly related field such as history, government, economics, political science, international relations, or international law.
OR
Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Evaluation of Experience:
Professional experience must have been in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of experience that may be accepted as meeting the professional experience requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, religious institution, business, or other archives, or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of an archival nature that involved research in archival science, or in a directly related field such as history, government, economics, political science, international relations, or international law.
Minimum Qualification Requirements - Screen Out
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Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the Archivist work at the GS-9 level. 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions 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 skill levels you claim in the 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop archival hierarchies for complex archival and manuscript collections composed of multiple formats, including maps, photographs, negatives, audio-visual materials, born digital records, and textual records.
4.
Use professional archival principles and techniques to survey, appraise, and process archival collections including born-digital records such as email, digital images, databases, and documents in a wide-variety of formats.
5.
Use professional archival principles and techniques to arrange, describe, and catalog archival collections, including mixed analog and digital records.
6.
Create and implement archival processing plans, with consideration for minimal processing techniques, and strategies focused on records preservation.
7.
Rehouse archival and manuscript collections in appropriate archival storage containers that facilitate retrieval, preservation, and efficient repository storage.
8.
Follow established protocols (such as the NPS Museum Handbook) in identification and documentation of condition problems, care, handling, and conservation of archival collections.
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Evaluate government records, archival, and manuscript collections against institution or agency records management guidelines and disposition schedules.
10.
Protect sensitive information and appropriately dispose of non-records according to appropriate disposition schedules while documenting actions.
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Provide context for archival collections by writing finding aids that contain information on collection acquisition and provenance; processing notes; administrative histories or biographical notes; collection scope, organization and arrangement, series scope, and detailed descriptions at the file unit level.
12.
Research topics related to collections and contribute to writing posts for use in social media platforms and web pages.
13.
Recognize grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors in existing catalog records and finding aids and make necessary corrections.
14.
Edit finding aids, checklists, and reports to correct errors and ensure documents are succinct, clear, and appropriate for the intended user.
15.
Collaborate with staff from various disciplines and organizational departments in order to develop an archival hierarchy that is reflective of their work and the organization's structure and history.
16.
Communicate with researchers and visitors using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling in a succinct, clear, and organized manner.
17.
Lead the day-to-day activities of team members, including temporary employees and volunteers.
18.
Work collaboratively with managers and/or staff to resolve problems/issues relating to archives program matters, such as arranging and conducting records surveys in various facilities and structures.
19.
Develop and maintain effective working relations with groups, individuals, agencies, and the public, in order to encourage and facilitate cooperative archival management strategies.
20.
Use a relational database, such as the Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) or other collections management database, to enter collection information into an archival hierarchy; navigate database and make corrections as necessary.
21.
Appraise born digital records generated by the institution to identify original records, confirm whether hard copy originals exist, and determine whether permanent records will be retained in hard copy or electronic format.
22.
Generate preservation metadata, and ensure authenticity, accuracy, and functionality of born digital records.
23.
Utilize a variety of Microsoft Office programs to support creation of surveys, lists, and other descriptive archival tools, and to sort and organize information.
24.
Record results of inventories, location changes, and other information accurately in a collections management database or designated system.
25.
Carefully implement strategies and use electronic tools to inventory, check in, and relocate archival collections to ensure accountability and appropriate chain of custody, while ensuring security and protection of the materials.