- Position Title
- ARCHIVIST
- Agency
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Announcement Number
- DE-11771409-23-MU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 5, 2023 to Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
Preferences
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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Where did you learn about this National Archives and Records Administration job opportunity?
Assessment 1
Basic requirements for all grades:
A. 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
B. Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
A. 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
B. Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
1.
Do you meet any of the basic requirement as defined above? Select ONE statement for the list below that best describes your level of education. There must be sufficient documentation in your resume and official transcripts to support your response.
To be qualified for this position at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes:
-Independently reviewing records for information restricted by access statutes/policies and recommending release decisions;
AND
-Communicating orally and in writing with the public and using time management to respond to requests within set deadlines;
AND
-Independently performing analytical and research techniques to deliver reference and research assistance to individuals, agencies, and organizations.
AND
-Interpreting and applying federal laws, regulations, legal decisions, policies, procedures, or directives pertaining to the receipt and processing of requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
-Independently reviewing records for information restricted by access statutes/policies and recommending release decisions;
AND
-Communicating orally and in writing with the public and using time management to respond to requests within set deadlines;
AND
-Independently performing analytical and research techniques to deliver reference and research assistance to individuals, agencies, and organizations.
AND
-Interpreting and applying federal laws, regulations, legal decisions, policies, procedures, or directives pertaining to the receipt and processing of requests made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you meet the specialized experience as defined above?
3.
To ensure proper credit is given, please indicate where this experience can be found in your resume.
To be qualified for this position at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes:
-Reviewing records for information restricted by access statutes/policies and recommending release decisions.
AND
-Communicating orally and in writing with the public and using time management to respond to requests within set deadlines.
AND
-Independently performing analytical and research techniques to deliver reference and research assistance to individuals, agencies, and organizations.
-Reviewing records for information restricted by access statutes/policies and recommending release decisions.
AND
-Communicating orally and in writing with the public and using time management to respond to requests within set deadlines.
AND
-Independently performing analytical and research techniques to deliver reference and research assistance to individuals, agencies, and organizations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you meet the specialized experience as defined above?
5.
To ensure proper credit is given, please indicate where this experience can be found in your resume.
6.
Select the statement that best describes your training or experience in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
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Select all the statement(s) that reflect your experience with database operations:
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Which of the following most accurately describes your experience setting priorities, organizing and responding to work requests?
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Which of the following have you done as a routine part of your professional work experience?
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I have performed the following activities to plan and/or organize work to meet goals and objectives:
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Select each task you have experience performing:
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Select the following statement that best describes your ability to make sound, well informed, and objective decisions.
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience to use policies and procedures to make decisions?
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Which of the following have you completed while coordinating requests for information?
15.
From the following list, select all of the activities that represent your experience in solving problems.
16.
Which best describes your review and implementation of new technology (i.e., technology not previously used in your office)?
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Which statement best describes your level of experience conducting quality control reviews?
18.
Select the statement(s) that reflect(s) your ability to communicate orally to present information regarding archival services. Please select all that apply.
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Select the response that best describes your highest level of experience composing written communications, including the responsibility and accountability for accurate content, grammar, spelling, appropriate tone and format (i.e. drafting program reports, composing documents or correspondence involving technical information, and adapting writing to the audience's level of knowledge).
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Which of the following best describes the extent of your interpersonal communications skills?
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Which of the following best describes your experience determining the needs of either internal or external customers (i.e., someone who receives your services or products)?
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The position requires developing responses to FOIA requests. Which of the following items have you performed in drafting a written response to a request?
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Select the statement(s) that describe your experience communicating effectively in-person.