- Position Title
- Historian
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-CRPS-22-11504396-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 21, 2022 to Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Historian position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Basic Requirements (Individual Occupational Requirements) for the Historian position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic educational requirements for a Historian GS-0170-09 position.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Historian position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Historian work at the GS-09 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 the best answer or answers 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 that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that 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.
Project Management: Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conduct background research in African American and/or US civil rights history.
4.
Survey, inventory, and recommend potential sites, facilities, and programs for African American civil rights applications.
5.
Prepare summary documentation and conduct preliminary evaluation of historical sites and facilities.
6.
Draft briefing reports, best practices guidance, and other program statements.
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.
7.
Create and deliver presentations to varied, diverse audiences by phone, webinar, video-conferencing, and in-person.
8.
Write social media posts, articles, and/or blogs.
9.
Prepare general correspondence, letters, brochures, and fliers.
10.
Deliver presentations to varied, diverse audiences by webinar and in-person
Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Provide technical assistance to programs to develop content for websites and other social media platforms.
12.
Make suggestions to leadership and carry out approved program strategy for articles, blogs, and other posts for Facebook and other social media outlets.
13.
Collect, enter, review, and maintain accurate information in electronic databases (i.e.: e-application database, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) and generate reports from electronic databases for leadership review.
History and Archaeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilization and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Answer general inquiries on African American and/or U.S. civil rights history from parks, programs, partner organizations, and the general public.
15.
Collaborate with peers to review and comment on national register and national historic landmark nominations.
16.
Collaborate with peers and leadership to review and comment on historic context studies, administrative histories, and other interpretive papers, reports and projects.
Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Conduct research in primary, secondary, and tertiary sources to complete history reports.
18.
Draft synthesis history reports for review and finalization by leadership and other staff.
19.
Draft and review cultural resources project designs and statements of work for programs and offices.
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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.