- Position Title
- Archives Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-12085795-VIN-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 1, 2023 to Monday, September 18, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Archives Technician GS-1421-07 position with the National Park Service. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Your ratings are subject to change if discrepancies exist between your responses and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for an Archives Technician, GS-1421-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive further consideration.
For each of the following task statements, use the A through E scale described below to select the skill level that you currently possess in that task. Please note that your application package must clearly show how you possess the experience and skill level. This is especially critical for each D or E response you select. If your application does not support your responses, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Catalog and index a large variety of materials, examine for content, and identify and select significant concepts and characteristics to be recorded for use in automated retrieval.
3.
Ensure proper maintenance, storage, control, and record management of materials.
4.
Determine proper plans for arranging/rearranging materials within space limitations; detect missing or misfiled materials; follows-up to locate or replace.
5.
Assist the records manager and the curator in the identification of official records.
6.
Perform research necessary to classify, authenticate, value, and describe historic documents in the collection.
7.
Unpack new collections; reviews the collections for mold, vermin, and insects; if necessary, arranges for freezing or isolation of the collections; performs cleaning; and rehouses the collection and labels all boxes and folders.
8.
Assist with the management of the park library.
9.
Assist with the development of automation systems and linkages that will expedite research and information communication.
10.
Catalog the collection into an automated collections management system.
11.
Distribute finding aids, guides, and other publications to appropriate libraries, archives, and related research repositories or online sources.
12.
Arrange the collection following detailed guidelines and professional methodologies, like archival arrangement and description.
13.
Make presentation in parks, public gatherings, and professional meetings.
14.
Use an automated cataloging system and procedures to catalog and manage archival collections; enter data into systems.
15.
Determine locations and subjects for additional level of coding for source materials.
16.
Assist in the preparation of finding aids.
17.
Assure preservation of historic document collections.
18.
Monitor climate control systems and prepares proper folders, sleeves, boxes, and other physical housing in order to assure maximum preservation, organizational integrity, and accessibility for use.
19.
Provide proper storage for historic documents.
20.
Make archival and manuscript collections, including audio-visual and electronic records, available for study and reference.
21.
Prepare special studies, compile reports, and perform specialized research as necessary to further the proper management of historic document collections, or to further the body of area history.
22.
Perform research necessary to classify, authenticate, value, and describe historic documents in the collection and to answer staff or public inquiries.
23.
Perform difficult searching duties on the basis of correspondence and telephone requests from the agency and public.
24.
Determine where to search for hard-to-find information; use finding aids, automated databases, and other reference tools.
25.
Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.