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Position Title: CONSERVATOR TECHNICIAN
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration
Announcement Number: ST-11936642-23-MU Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 to Thursday, May 4, 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)

Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
Have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR
Retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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

4. 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

Are you eligible under any other miscellaneous appointing authority/interchange agreements not listed thus far, such as (but not all inclusive to):

Postal Career Service Employee;
Postal Rate Commission Employee;
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee;
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee; or
Foreign overseas employee or eligible family member of former overseas employee

For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems

For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status or other eligibility documentation.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Are you eligible for competitive consideration under any of the following merit promotion categories?

Current Federal civilian employee in the Competitive service on a permanent career or career-conditional appointment
Current Excepted service employee covered by an Interchange Agreement
Former Federal employee with Reinstatement eligibility
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
Current Federal employee serving on a VRA appointment
Land Management Employee eligible under Public Law 114-47
Other competitive category not listed above (you must submit proof of eligibility)

A. Yes

B. No

7. Are you the spouse of a current member of the Armed Forces? If yes, confirm that you are married to the military member.
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Do you currently hold (or have you previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service (or in another merit system with which OPM has an interchange agreement), with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, pursuit of studies at a recognized institution of higher learning, or in another activity which, in the agency's view, warrants extension?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service, without a break in service of three days or more, and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.

A. Yes

B. No

10. Are you eligible for an excepted appointment under the Federal Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities? (Schedule A Disability appointment)?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Are you eligible to be considered under the Veterans Recruitment Appointment Authority?

A. Yes

B. No

All applicants are required to submit their most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months from the closing date of the vacancy announcement), which identifies your official rating of record (must be at least "Fully Successful") and is signed by the supervisor, or a statement explaining why the performance appraisal is unavailable. If you fail to provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration. Type "yes" in the text box below if you are providing a performance appraisal meeting the above requirements with your application. If you are unable to provide a performance appraisal with your application, please provide a reason in the text box below. ("N/A" is not considered an acceptable response)

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

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

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

Specialized experience for the GS-7 is one year of experience at the GS-06 level, or equivalent, in either public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience must include:

Examining records to recognize the fragility and characteristics of paper and other archival media and binding materials. Examples of this experience include: Demonstrating knowledge of the history of paper manufacture, and assessing the condition of paper documents by describing damages through a survey or report.

AND

Determining vulnerable parts of records that need protection or stabilization and carrying out conservation treatments on archival records in a laboratory setting while adhering to instructions to ensure that documents are handled and treated in conformance with standard procedures. Examples of this experience include: Mending torn paper using long-fibered paper and wheat starch paste, humidification and flattening of rolled documents and fabrication of custom boxes for the storage of paper records.

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

1. Do you have at least 1 full year of specialized experience as described in the previous question?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Please select all of the choices in which you have hands on experience with in the repair and treatment of a document in a laboratory setting:

A. Performing mold remediation

B. Separating adhesive attachments

C. Humidification and flattening

D. Encapsulation

E. Dry cleaning

F. Mending with long fiber paper

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

H. Removal of metal fasteners

I. None of the above

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

3. Do you have experience creating custom housings to contribute to the preservation of archival records?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Do you have hands on experience manipulating and treating fragile documents?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Please select the choices in which you have had direct experience in regards to stock and supplies:

A. I have prepared paste using a provided recipe.

B. I have monitored supplies in order to ensure proper tools and materials are readily available when needed.

C. I have worked in a laboratory setting following safety rules and regulations regarding hazardous chemicals.

D. None of the above.

6. 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).

7. Do you have direct hands on experience documenting your work into a spreadsheet in order to keep a log of what is complete and what needs to be accomplished?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Select the choice(s) which describe the extent to which you have prepared correspondence and other documents in proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format.

A. I have completed standard forms and copied information from one source to another.

B. I have written short memos, transmittal letters, and inserted key information into existing form letters.

C. I have taken meeting notes and prepared minutes, and drafted responses to requests for information.

D. I have written or drafted complete documents covering information such as office procedures or policies, training manuals, etc.

E. I have written complete articles covering technical information in journals, online websites, brochures, etc

F. None of the above.

9. From the list below select the items that best describes your experience interacting with a variety of people to achieve effective solutions. Select all that apply.

A. I have facilitated communications and activities between organizational entities.

B. I have presented, defended, and negotiated specific goals, needs, or problems with senior management.

C. I have independently planned and conducted meetings.

D. I have served on focus groups, committees, or project teams regarding program issues.

E. I have provided guidance and advice to peers and other agency personnel on program issues.

F. None of the above.

10. Which of the following best describes your experience communicating orally with various levels of employees and management in order to obtain and provide information?

A. I have greeted visitors, relayed messages, or answered and redirected phone calls.

B. I have talked to other staff members to arrange clerical duties, made arrangements for meetings or travel, or I have arranged training sessions.

C. I have questioned, interviewed, or conferred with others to obtain or verify information, or I have explained non-technical procedures to customers.

D. I have given in-depth, technical presentations to an audience, or I have taught students in a classroom setting.

E. I have given short presentations at briefings and meetings or acted as the main liaison with other departments or organizations regarding clerical or administrative matters.

F. None of the above.

11. Choose the statements that describe your experience performing a range of administrative and clerical duties. Select all that apply.

A. I have reviewed information in documents, reports, spreadsheets, charts and/or databases for accuracy and completion.

B. I have compiled information for mailing, presenting, and distribution to staff/organization members and external sources.

C. I have answered telephones and directed callers to appropriate points of contact.

D. I have organized materials and filed documents in accordance with office procedures.

E. None of the above.

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