- Position Title
- Historian
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-CRPS-24-12312803-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 16, 2024 to Monday, September 30, 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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Historian position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Basic Requirements for the Historian position
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for this Historian, GS-0170-09 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 Qualifications Requirements for the Historian position
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Historian 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.
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.
Project Management - Applies principles, methods or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Conducts primary and secondary research in African American and/or US Civil Rights History.
4.
Surveys and inventories potential sites, facilities, and programs for history designations, awards, or grants.
5.
Conducts preliminary assessment, recommends, and prepares summary documentation of sites, facilities, and programs for history designations, awards, and/or grants.
6.
Drafts briefing reports and fact sheets, best practices guidance, FAQs, and/or other program eligibility statements.
7.
Assists senior historians and program officials with administration of a local, regional, and/or national-level history or public education program.
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.
8.
Creates and delivers history-based informational sessions and presentations to varied, diverse audiences by phone, webinar, video-conferencing, and in-person.
9.
Writes history-based brochures, story maps, blogs, and/or other educational materials for senior historian review and approval, and public distribution.
10.
Authored a narrative history (i.e. seminar paper, thesis, article, blog post, and/or book, etc.) in African American history or any related topic in African Diasporic history. Provide a citation, active link or writing sample in your resume.
Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Provides technical assistance to organizations, parks, museums, and/or educational programs to develop history content for websites and/or social media platforms.
12.
Writes online articles, blogs, and other types of online posts for websites, Facebook, Twitter, and/or other social media platforms.
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Creates, updates, and maintains information in digital formats such as shared spreadsheets, databases, TEAMS, SharePoint, google drive, Zetero, and/or other electronic records management platforms.
History and Archeology - 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.
14.
Accurately answers general inquiries on African American history topics from parks and historic sites, research facilities, programs, organizations, and the general public.
15.
Reviews and comments on national register and national historic landmark nominations, historic context studies, and/or other National Historic Preservation Act Section 110 cultural resources management documentation. Provide an example in your resume.
16.
Reviews and comments on administrative histories, special resources studies, journal articles, book publications, and/or scholarly history products.
17.
Reviews and provide professional comments on interpretation guides, history-based educational curriculums, lesson plans, and/or exhibits.
Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Conducts research in primary and secondary sources to write or contribute factual information to scholarly history and interpretative reports.
19.
Drafts synthesis history reports for review by Senior Historians, colleagues, and other professional staff.
20.
Drafts and reviews cultural resources project designs and statements of work for parks, programs, and/or public education organizations.
21.
Conducts limited secondary and tertiary research to answer inquiries on African American history topics from parks, programs, organizations, media, and/or the general public.
Verification Statement
22.
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.