- Position Title
- Archivist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-NACE-24-12222074-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 30, 2023 to Friday, January 5, 2024
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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.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Archivist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Selective Placement Factor
1.
Do you possess knowledge and education related to African American studies (Must submit transcripts to verify).
Basic Requirements for the Archivist position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for this Archivist, GS-1420-9/11 position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Archivist position.
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Archivist work at the GS-09 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
4.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Archivist work at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Oversee maintenance of all records, both paper and electronic, and documentation for archival collections using automated systems.
6.
Create accession and catalog records using collection management database software.
7.
Use collection management database software to produce specialized queries and reports.
8.
Manage computer equipment essential to archival description, management, and reference.
9.
Evaluate all records, archival, and manuscript collections with the records management guideline.
10.
Evaluate records against scope of collection statement and archival appraisal criteria.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Provide direction over extensive archival collections and carry out responsibilities in the four museum functions of collections, exhibits, research and education.
12.
Ensure proper procedures and standards are followed for accessioning, cataloging and inventorying archival collections.
13.
Proficiency in theory and practice of the management of archival collections.
14.
Use policies and guidelines to effectively meet current and long-range program goal and objectives.
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Manage archival collections according to agency standards, following established laws, policies, regulations, etc.
16.
Accession appropriate collections into the park museum collections.
17.
Research collection provenance, original order, series components, dates, document formats, processes, creators, authenticity, topical content data, legal status, and legal validity of access restrictions and ownership history.
18.
Deaccession inappropriate collections following established policies.
History and Archaeology: Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilization and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Collaborate with park staff, partners and institutions to make recommendations for exhibit content based on exhibit preservation standards and thematic context.
20.
Rehouse objects using appropriate materials for their long-term preservation.
21.
Prepare condition reports for archival collections.
22.
Serve as subject matter expert on the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
23.
Serve as subject matter expert on Women's history.
24.
Use professional archives principles and techniques to appraise archival collections and materials for the purpose of determining the appropriateness of including them within an archive according to a Scope of Collection Statement.
Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Manage project budgets and provide fiscal accountability for archival activities.
26.
Develop proposals and prepare project funding requests for archival projects.
27.
Prepare scopes of work, correspondence, memoranda and review comments for archival projects.
28.
Work with contractors and partners to complete archival collection projects.
29.
Initiate project statements, develop budgets, submit proposals, and manage archival projects.
Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Monitor collection condition and takes corrective action to preserve archival collections.
31.
Implement required archival collection programs and plans in compliance with museum property accountability rules and procedures.
32.
Monitor, control and maintain the environment for collections including light, temperature, relative humidity and air quality.
33.
Identify the need for project funding statements that address preservation, access and management of collections.
34.
Appraise collections and develop and implement archival processing plans.
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
35.
Work in a team environment and oversee the work of archival interns, volunteers and contractors.
36.
Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relationships with groups and individuals, agencies, partners, and the public in order to encourage and facilitate cooperative archival management strategies.
37.
Conduct tours highlighting the park's archival collections.
38.
Prepare presentations to share information with staff, partners, and member of the public.
39.
Work collaboratively with managers and staff to resolve problems/issues relating to archival program matters.
Planning and Evaluation: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
40.
Develop and manage partnerships to foster collaboration between institutions that highlight archival collections.
41.
Develop and implement long-term plans and solutions for archival collections.
42.
Negotiate cooperative and interagency agreements needed to carry out archival goals.
43.
Develop work plans, schedules, project statements, cost estimates and strategic plans.
Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
44.
Write Park access and use policies that address reproduction permissions and copyright concerns.
45.
Write substantial archival collection documentation, such as finding aids, repository guides, and similar documents, and provide constructive review and editing to the documents of park staff, interns and contractors.
46.
Assist in preparing responses to congressional, departmental, internal, scholarly, medica and public inquiries on archival holdings and policies.
47.
Write and update standard operating procedures for the archives program and provide instruction to park staff, interns and contractors.
48.
Write scopes of work for archival projects including processing, conservation treatment and reformatting.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
49.
Maintain and promote effective working relationships with outside stakeholders to include government agencies, local communities, and liaisons at various levels throughout organizations.
50.
Knowledge of cross-cultural values, strong cultural competence, and ability to address different cultural values internally with employees and external stakeholders.
51.
Ability to de-escalate difficult conversations/situations and restore civility.
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Ability to develop and maintain a trustworthy work environment where employees are free to tactfully express concerns.
Verification Statement
53.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.