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Position Title: Archives Technician
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration
Announcement Number: DE-11850770-23-EB Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, March 3, 2023 to Monday, March 13, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Where did you learn about this National Archives and Records Administration job opportunity?

You must have one year of general experience which includes progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
OR
2 years of education above high school.
OR
Combination of general experience and education.

1. For the GS-04, select the answer that best describes your experience and/or education.

A. I have at least 1 year of general experience which is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skill needed to perform duties of the position as described in the Vacancy Announcement.

B. I have successfully completed 2 years of education above high school.

C. I have a combination of the education and experience listed above (1 and 2) in which my percentage of general experience and education totals to 100%.

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

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

2. This position requires candidates to pass a physical abilities test designed to measure candidates' ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. The test requires carrying 30-pound boxes like those found on the job. It also requires bending, squatting, and walking to reach the boxes in addition to climbing and balancing on a pulpit ladder up to 15 feet high. Can you perform the physical requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

3. What experience do you have locating records, inventory, or other materials that are arranged in searchable order (e.g., organized in alphabetical or alpha numerical order)?

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, my work on this task was monitored by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedure.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have been asked by my manager to train or oversee others in the performance of this task on a regular and recurring basis because of my thorough knowledge of this task.

4. Which of the following best describes your experience in identifying problems and recommending solutions?

A. I have identified potential problems and referred them to an appropriate official for resolution.

B. I have identified potential problems and recommended ways to solve them.

C. I have taken charge of and effectively resolved problems on my own and had the freedom to take steps to prevent problems from recurring.

D. I have had the freedom to take charge of and effectively resolve problems on my own.

E. None of the above.

5. Which of the following best describes your experience maintaining paper operational records in accordance with established instructions on how they are to be organized (e.g., arranging them alphabetically, numerically, by date, etc.)?

A. My work on this task was monitored by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedure.

B. I have trained or oversaw others in the performance of this task on a regular and recurring basis because of my thorough knowledge of this task.

C. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

D. None of the above.

6. Please select all that apply to best describe your experience with filing systems.

A. Maintained or organized documents within existing electronic filing system.

B. Used system to organize electronic files.

C. Organized and retrieved documents from an established paper filing system.

D. Helping others in the use of electronic or paper filing system.

E. None of the above.

7. From the list below, select all tasks you have performed independently to produce products using computer systems and software.

A. Utilizing barcode-based data system to manage records.

B. Producing digital images and paper copies of records.

C. Preparing final reports containing tables, charts, and graphics.

D. Utilizing spreadsheets in daily work assignments to track data.

E. Viewing or entering information in an automated database.

F. Querying information from an automated database.

G. Utilizing computer system to track and update information pertaining to customer requests, orders, or status.

H. None of the above.

8. Which of the following best describes your skill of Microsoft Office and Google Suites?

A. I have used Microsoft Office and Google Suites, or similar software, to view documents and spreadsheets.

B. I have used Microsoft Office, or similar software, to create documents and spreadsheets?

C. I have used Microsoft Office and Google Suites, or similar software, to perform advanced functions, such as creating PowerPoint information.

D. I have used Microsoft Office and Google Suites, or similar software, to perform all of the above, plus more advanced functions such as databases.

E. None of the above.

9. Which of the following best describes your experience organizing work activities in a business or school setting?

A. I have organized my own activities based on broad team and/or organizational objectives and have broad freedom to decide how they get done.

B. I have generally had my work organized and assigned to me but have freedom on how to do it within certain rules or policies.

C. I have generally been given goals or objectives and some freedom in deciding how to reach them.

D. I have organized both my own activities and the activities of others based on broad team and/or organizational objectives and have broad freedom to decide how they get done.

E. None of the above.

10. Which of the following best describes you experience in dealing with obstacles in a business or school setting?

A. My work has usually been such that obstacles and challenges do not come up.

B. My work has been such that others tell me what obstacles and challenges to expect and how or what to do when they come up.

C. My work has been such that I am usually informed ahead of time about upcoming obstacles or challenges, but I am responsible for dealing with them when they happen.

D. My work has been such that I am only able to modify my work plans, priorities, and/or actions in response to obstacles as they come up.

E. My work has been such that I have been able to proactively organize my work activities to prepare for and overcome obstacles and challenges before they happen.

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