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Position Title
LEAD ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN
Agency
National Archives and Records Administration
Announcement Number
IMP-12043190-23-BS Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, July 14, 2023 to Tuesday, July 25, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. 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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2. Are you a current National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) employee who has held or currently holds a permanent appointment in the competitive service? (limit characters)
3. Are you a current National Archives and Records Administration employee serving under a special appointing authority such as VRA, Disabilities Program, etc? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) employee currently holding (or have you previously held) on a permanent basis, a position in the competitive service with promotion potential equivalent to (or higher than) the full performance level of the position advertised in this vacancy announcement?
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Preferences
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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"), 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? (limit characters)
3. Please select the answer below that describes your status. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Specialized Experience for the GS-05 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-04 grade level, or equivalent, that is typically in or related to the position and which equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

Maintaining or utilizing database information for research purposes; AND
Reviewing files or documents for completeness and compliance with established guidelines; AND
Communicating, verbally or in writing, to a particular audience.

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Education: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 4 years above high school.

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You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
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1. For the GS-05, select the answer that best describes your experience. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
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 work requires climbing caster-equipped ladders handling thereon boxes of records weighing up to 50 pounds that are stored up to 20 feet above the floor; work also involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching and lifting. Can you perform these physical requirements? (limit characters)
3. Please select all of the choice(s) that describe your experience in identifying problems, analyzing information, and developing solutions. (limit characters)
4. Which of the following best describes your ability to use policies and procedures to make decisions? (limit characters)
5. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of database programs (e.g., Microsoft Access or similar programs)? (limit characters)
6. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of using a computer system to track and update Information pertaining to customer requests, orders, complaints, or status? (limit characters)
7. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of using computers to search for and access Information, flies, or documents from a variety of electronic sources? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. Have you worked in a job where you had to routinely compare data from two or more different sources to ensure that they match or otherwise go together? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following best describes your experience gathering Information to make Informed decisions? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following best describes your experience In Identifying problems and recommending solutions? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following best describes your experience In dealing with obstacles in a working environment? (limit characters)
12. What types of experience collaborating with an individual, or group of individuals within your working environment? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Do you have experience leading and providing guidance to a group of individuals? (limit characters)