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Position Title
Program Specialist
Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Announcement Number
23-11892993-ML Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 20, 2023 to Wednesday, April 12, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS individuals with Disabilities resources here.
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Assessment 1
1. From the following description, please select the one (1) statement that best describes your experience that qualifies you for the Humanities Administrator, GS-11 position. (limit characters)
2. Do you possess an advanced degree (masters or beyond) in a discipline of the humanities or in Library and information Science? (limit characters)
For questions 4-26, choose the statement below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Establish and maintain working relationships with representatives of other humanities organizations.
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4. Explain technical information about research methods in the digital humanities, policies, and procedures to a variety of individuals.
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5. Clarify requirements and/or obtained missing information.
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6. Negotiate issues among parties with differing interests to gain agreement on changes affecting a program or product.
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7. Interact in situations where shifts in priorities, work assignments, or deadlines occur due to delays or unexpected events.
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8. Resolve conflict by persuading others to accept new conditions, procedures, or techniques.
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9. Tracks, monitors, compiles and analyzes data emerging from digital humanities research projects
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10. Manage correspondence and communicate organizational information to
appropriate parties as required.
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11. Coordinate administrative functions related to the digital humanities.
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12. Identify administrative problems and recommend possible solutions.
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13. Identify, digitize, and assign metadata to archival documents.
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14. Study and evaluate techniques and methods used for digital humanities research.
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15. Assist with processing of archival collections, using a variety of formats.
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16. Study and evaluate research grant funding and its impact on academic fields.
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17. Write or edit grant proposals in a field of the humanities or library and information science.
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18. Assist in analysis of requested budgets and decisions for budget awards.
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19. Assist in selection of panelists and reviewers with appropriate expertise in various areas of the subject matter.
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20. Interpret, develop, and communicate grant policies and procedures.
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21. Compose briefings, reports, and other types of correspondence in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
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22. Write technical, administrative, or research reports on topics related to the academic field of digital humanities.
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23. Create presentations, summaries, etc., which includes complex technical information for key officials and stakeholders.
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24. Prepare correspondence to advocate, defend, clarify, negotiate and justify recommendations.
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25. Present technical information in a form readily understandable by a general audience.
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26. Present formal briefings before audiences on topics related to the humanities or library and information science.
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27. Lead instructional or professional development discussions or training sessions.
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28. Cultivate relationships and partnerships with potential sponsors to ensure program success.
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29. As noted in the vacancy announcement, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
* Understand this warning;
* Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and
* Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
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