- Position Title
- Archivist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12393090-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to Wednesday, May 15, 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.
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
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education or requirements for the Archivist series 1420.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Archivist, GS-1420-09 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 specialized experience requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position at the GS-09 level.
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.
3.
Use and/or develop archival hierarchies for complex archival and manuscript collections composed of multiple formats, including maps, photographs, negatives, audio-visual materials, born digital records, and textual records.
4.
Use professional archival principles and techniques to survey, appraise, and process archival collections including born-digital records such as email, digital images, databases, and documents in a wide-variety of formats.
5.
Use professional archival principles and techniques to arrange, describe, and catalog archival collections, including mixed analog and digital records.
6.
Create and implement archival processing plans, with consideration for minimal processing techniques, and strategies focused on records preservation.
7.
Rehouse archival and manuscript collections in appropriate archival storage containers that facilitate retrieval, preservation, and efficient repository storage.
8.
Protect sensitive information and appropriately dispose of non-records according to appropriate disposition schedules while documenting actions.
9.
Follow established protocols in identification and documentation of condition problems, care, handling, and conservation of archival collections.
10.
Evaluate government records, archival, and manuscript collections against institution or agency records management guidelines and disposition schedules.
11.
Provide context for archival collections by writing finding aids that contain information on collection acquisition and provenance; processing notes; administrative histories or biographical notes; collection scope, organization and arrangement, series scope, and detailed descriptions at the file unit level.
12.
Research topics related to collections and contribute to writing posts for use in social media platforms and web pages.
13.
Recognize grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors in existing catalog records and finding aids and make necessary corrections.
14.
Edit finding aids, checklists, and reports to correct errors and ensure documents are succinct, clear, and appropriate for the intended user.
15.
Collaborate with staff from various disciplines and organizational departments in order to develop an archival hierarchy that is reflective of their work and the organization's structure and history.
16.
Communicate with researchers and visitors using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling in a succinct, clear, and organized manner.
17.
Use a relational database, such as the Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) or other collections management database, to enter collection information into an archival hierarchy; navigate database and make corrections as necessary.
18.
Appraise born digital records generated by the institution to identify original records, confirm whether hard copy originals exist, and determine whether permanent records will be retained in hard copy or electronic format.
19.
Utilize a variety of Microsoft Office programs to support creation of surveys, lists, and other descriptive archival tools, and to sort and organize information.
20.
Record results of inventories, location changes, and other information accurately in a collections management system database or designated system.
21.
Carefully implement strategies and use electronic tools to inventory, check in, and relocate archival collections to ensure accountability and appropriate chain of custody, while ensuring security and protection of the materials.
22.
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.
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.