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Basic requirements for all grades:

A. Bachelor's degree in history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

1. Select ONE statement from the list below that describes your level of education. There must be sufficient documentation in your resume and official transcripts to support your response.

A. Bachelor's degree in history or bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in history.

B. I have a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

C. I do not have any of the above.

For the GS-12, specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent in either public or private sectors, that is directly related to:

- Researching and analyzing material to be included in published print and/or online editions of historical records; AND
- Conducting presentations on historical issues and their relevance to the organization and one or more of the following U.S. history subfields: African American history, Asian American history, Hispanic American history, and/or Native American history; AND
- Providing grant related technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders and prospective grantees

2. Select the choice which describes your specialized experience.

A. I have one full year (52 weeks) or more of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-11 level as described above.

B. I do not have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

For the GS-11, specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent in either public or private sectors, that is directly related to:

- Researching and analyzing material to be included in published historical studies; AND
- Conducting presentations on historical issues and their relevance to the organization and any one of the following U.S. history subfields: African American history, Asian American history, Hispanic American history, and/or Native American history

OR

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR

LL.M., if related, in an accredited college or university.

OR

Combination of experience and education. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.

3. Select the choice which describes your specialized experience.

A. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the GS-09 level as described above.

B. I have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree.

C. I have a combination of education and experience which meets the required years of qualifying progressively higher level education for the grade level.

D. I do not meet the specialized experience as described in the previous question and do not meet the qualifying education as listed in the selections above.

4. Select the following tasks that you have performed as it pertains to historical data. (Check all that apply)

A. Maintained official records, heritage artifacts, or specimens in an organized and indexed repository or archive.

B. Identified, selected, and organized documentation to support and/or supplement the narrative account.

C. Applied historical objectivity in the accomplishment of projects requiring original research and writing.

D. Assisted in revising, updating, and reviewing complex historical guidance.

E. Written or documented periodic organizational history utilizing a wide variety of primary and secondary sources.

F. Written or documented periodic organizational history utilizing approved and recognized research writing methodologies and formats.

G. None of the above.

5. Select the following written material that you have prepared/edited that maintained compliance with proper policies and procedures. (Check all that apply)

A. Evaluative reports and briefings to provide historical analysis and perspective for ongoing trends in documentary editing, the publishing field, and related U.S. history subfields.

B. Historical manuscripts and research papers subject to peer review, higher echelon review, or academic boards.

C. None of the above.

6. Select the following tasks that you conducted as part of your job duties. (Check all that apply)

A. Conducted research and analysis to formulate and evaluate possible courses of action for resolving problems.

B. Conducted research and analysis to draw conclusions based on relevant facts; and recommend solutions to management.

C. Conducted thorough research in files, repositories, archives and library collections to answer inquiries, write studies, or assist leadership.

D. Tracked and monitored budgets.

E. None of the above.

7. Select from the following duties that you performed as they pertain to problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis of a program.

A. I have used a variety of quantitative and qualitative tools for the purpose of developing new or revised policies or procedures.

B. I have experience conducting quality reviews, making recommendations to improve efficiency and compliance with established policies and procedures.

C. None of the above.

8. Select from the following list all that you have performed. Select all that apply.

A. Tracked trends and patterns, including statistical analysis, of grantee performance.

B. Assisted grantees with developing plans including program budgets.

C. Independently conducted analyses of grantee proposals.

D. None of the above.

9. Select the choice that best describes your experience in solving problems associated with grant implementation.

A. I have experience in identifying, interpreting and evaluating problems during the grant lifecycle in order to formulate sound alternatives for problem resolution and to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

B. I have experience in identifying relevant questions, collecting the appropriate data, separating facts from opinions, and drawing valid conclusions when working with grant recipients to address possible non-compliance issues associated with specific grants.

C. I have experience in and have routinely used judgement in developing and recommending adaptations and refinements to program and grant guidelines in order to resolve intricate issues and problems that have arisen when managing grants.

D. None of the above.

10. Select the one statement that best describes your experience managing a workload.

A. I have taken the lead in developing and implementing workload management procedures to improve grant administration.

B. I have experience managing a workload that involves multiple grant programs.

C. None of the above.

11. Which of the following have you performed? Select all that apply.

A. Advising grantees

B. Preparing grants

C. Making recommendations for improvements

D. Serve as a liaison

E. Budget formulation

F. Providing technical assistance to grantees

G. None of the above.

12. Which of the following tasks have you performed as a regular job duty? (Check all that apply)

A. Provided historical reference assistance in writing or verbally to others.

B. Provided historical research and references to answer requests from senior leadership, staff agencies, other agencies, and the general public.

C. Developed presentations using photographs, artifacts, oral presentations, publications, or other multi-media tools.

D. Identified, selected, and organized primary and secondary historical documents for a complex historical project.

E. Conserved and maintained an organization's official records, artifacts, specimens, etc. in an organized and indexed repository or archive.

F. None of the above.

13. Which of the following written documents have you prepared as a part of your regular job duties? (Check all that apply)

A. Historical articles and pamphlets for internal and or external audiences.

B. Historical reports or briefings to provide historical perspective.

C. Verbatum transcripts of historical records or oral history interviews, using standardized verification methods.

D. Documented historical narratives using footnote/endnote references governed by style manuals, mandated guides or regulations/instructions.

E. Written or document history research papers and correspondence utilizing proper and correct English grammar and sentence structure.

F. None of the above.

14. Please identify from the list of interpersonal communication skills below those you have routinely used on the job?

A. Have worked easily in all manner of customer service with the public and senior leaders addressing key historical subject.

B. Conducted oral history interviews (pointed question-and-answer sessions with people who witnessed or participated in a particular event).

C. Have participated in interviews related to historical matters.

D. Answered requests for historical information as a part of a research team assembled for a historical study or investigation.

E. Represented an organization in conferences, panel discussions and seminars with public interest and historical groups and associations.

F. Prepared oral history interview questions and conducted oral interviews with key leaders and personnel in order to capture their personal experiences.

G. Worked with senior historians or other subject matter experts to analyze or identify material to be included in published historical studies or published editions of historical records in print or online.

H. Advised leadership and personnel on issues related to organizational history.

I. None of the above.

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