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For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
-Experience determining the nature and condition of archival records requiring stabilization and conservation treatment;
AND
-Experience carrying out conservation treatment of photographs and preparing written treatment proposals for records, including selection of treatment options, procedures, methods and techniques, and materials to be used;
AND
-Experience advising others on current preservation practices and policies related to the care, housing, and handling of archival records

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. I have one year of experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent as described above.

A. Yes

B. No

For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
-Experience determining the nature and condition of archival records requiring stabilization and conservation treatment; AND
-Experience preparing written treatment proposals for records, including selection of treatment options, procedures, methods and techniques, and materials to be used; AND
-Experience advising others on current preservation practices and policies related to the care, housing, and handling of archival records
OR
You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 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
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. (If qualifying on a combination of education and experience, only education beyond the first 2 years of graduate studies can be used as qualifying.)

2. Select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education as it directly relates to the experience statement listed in the Vacancy Announcement:

A. I have at least 1 full year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or equivalent as described in Vacancy Announcement.

B. I have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work. OR I have an LL.M, in a field related. If you select this response, you must submit a graduate level college transcript or course listing.

C. I have a combination of the education and experience listed above (1 and 2) in which my percentage of specialized experience and education totals to 100%. If you select this response, you must submit a graduate level college transcript or course listing.

D. I do not meet the specialized experience or educational requirements listed above.

3. Please select all of the choices in which you have hands on experience with in the treatment of paper based archival materials in a laboratory setting:

A. Aqueous treatment

B. Separation of adhesive attachments

C. Humidification and flattening

D. Pressure-sensitive tape removal

E. Dry cleaning

F. Mending with long fiber paper

G. Mending with solvent/heat-set and/or remoistenable tissue

H. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Do you have experience developing a range of storage and housing options to ensure appropriate preservation of archival materials.

A. Yes

B. No

5. Please select your experiences examining records, identifying best practices and making recommendations regarding treatment methods.

A. I have experience examining and testing archival records assigned to determine stability of media, pH of paper, solubility of adhesives, etc., and discussing unusual or difficult problems with other conservators/supervisor, both during testing and subsequent treatment.

B. I have evaluated a variety of treatment options, taking into account complicating record conditions and desired outcome.

C. I have made treatment recommendations to include modifications to and combination of standard methods based on my testing and experience.

D. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

6. Do you have experience meeting the standards of the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC)?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Do you have hands on experience examining archival materials and understanding their deterioration?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Do you have experience designing research projects concerning conservation processes, techniques and materials to support treatment and understanding of conservation related issues?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Please select all in which you have hands on experience assessing historical archival records.

A. I have experience assessing their format and materials.

B. I have experience assessing their condition (e.g., extent of damage, degree and state of deterioration).

C. I have experience assessing the causes of damage (e.g., inherent vice, exposure to light, and abuse due to physical handling or improper housing).

D. I have experience assessing previous treatments (mends, fills, reinforcement with silk or sizing, etc.).

E. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

10. Have you collaborated with conservation scientists (chemists, physicists, engineers) as necessary to resolve issues?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Which of the following represents your experience in preservation projects? Select all that apply.

A. Led preservation projects following established protocols

B. Performed as a member of a group project following established protocols

C. Coordinated treatment and housing projects involving interactions between a lab and other units

D. Managed workflow

E. Evaluated quality of work

F. Tracked progress

G. Proposed modifications to improve the project

H. None of the above

12. Which types of training have you presented? Please select all that apply.

A. I have conducted on-the-job training sessions to develop or improve the skills of co-workers.

B. I have prepared training plans, manuals, or aids for the instruction and training of co-workers.

C. I have developed and conducted preservation training for other employees, volunteers, contractors, digital partners or others.

D. I have trained other conservators, conservation technicians and/or technicians in specific conservation skills needed for special projects.

E. I have team taught or presented portions of preservation training on archival materials handling and related issues for others.

F. I have presented to conservation and archival communities by participating in professional conferences/meetings and seminars.

G. I have been involved in working groups and committees tasked with preservation and conservation issues.

H. None of the above.

13. Which of the following do you have experience with in regards to treatment documentation? Select all that apply.

A. Writing condition descriptions

B. Testing media

C. Photodocumentation

D. Writing treatment proposal

E. Writing a treatment report

F. I have not prepared a treatment report

14. From the choices below, please identify those statements that describe your experience developing or building effective teams or workgroups.

A. I have led teams/work groups and had the responsibility for motivating others towards goal accomplishment by a set deadline.

B. I have participated as a team member with some responsibility for motivating others towards goal accomplishment by a set deadline.

C. I have demonstrated the ability to deal effectively with pressure, while maintaining the team/work groups focus, intensity and persistence under adversity.

D. I have coached and mentored staff to achieve desired results.

E. I have resolved conflicts, differences or problem among team members.

F. None of the above.

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