- Position Title
- Historian
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-CRPS-22-11532387-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 7, 2022 to Tuesday, September 20, 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.
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?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Historian position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Basic Requirements for the Historian 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 Historian GS-0170-12 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 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-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 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.
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.
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.
3.
Conduct research in the fields of history, American studies, architectural history, or other related disciplines with emphasis in architecture and material culture.
4.
Interpret and evaluate the sources and information on a broad variety of historical subject areas, architectural styles, and building forms.
5.
Maintain familiarity with current scholarships in the fields of architectural history and historic preservation as published in major publications, journals, and other sources of information.
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Make presentations and participate in professional organizations involved with architectural history.
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.
7.
Apply Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) guidelines, standards, and procedures as they pertain to historical reports to address architectural and historical contexts, development over time, and architectural description and analysis.
8.
Use critical reasoning to make historical judgments based on the evidence provided through research to craft reports that provide factual baseline information for management and interpretation of historic properties.
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.
9.
Guide the initiation, development, and timely completion of the history component of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) or other similar documentation projects, including development of project budgets and scopes of work.
10.
Work with other project leaders and team members to ensure their project plans and designs meet historical standards and project goals.
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Review, verify, and edit manuscripts and historical documentation prepared by yourself and others for factual accuracy, completeness, clarity, and conformance to Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) guidelines.
Teaches Others: Helps others learn; identifies training needs; provides constructive reinforcement; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Provide guidance to junior historians and interns on a variety of building types, styles, historical backgrounds, and periods of development.
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Manage, oversee, or mentor junior historians and interns in the utilization, research, and writing of quality historical reports.
14.
Guide junior historians and interns in conducting fieldwork and on-site analysis of architectural sites and buildings to determine stylistic influences, period of construction, and change over time.
Communication: Expresses Information to individuals or groups effectively using oral and written information and presentations, listens to others, responds appropriately. Uses correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling and communicates in a succinct and organized manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Participate in professional organizations, attend conferences and meetings, present papers for presentations at professional gatherings and/or publications in peer reviewed journals.
16.
Write clear and concise historical reports for public and professional use.
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Utilize critical judgment in the organization, synthesis, and writing of historical data and reports.
18.
Coordinate the review of drafts by outside stakeholders and provide editing and final review.
19.
Work, communicate, and interact with other historians, agencies, and interested individuals to disseminate information on Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) standards, guidelines, and projects.
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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.