USA Staffing

Position Title: Digital Preservation Specialist
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration
Announcement Number: DE-12622357-25-EB Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, November 25, 2024 to Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. 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.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Where did you learn about this National Archives and Records Administration job opportunity?

Specialized experience for the GS-12 level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience:

- Developing and implementing digital preservation strategies, technologies and procedures; AND
- Working with stakeholders in developing and coordinating digital preservation initiatives; AND
- Performing electronic record holding audits, providing recommendations, and performing digital preservation actions.

1. Select the answer that best describes your experience.

A. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level as described above.

B. I do not meet the specialized experience as described above.

2. Which of the following best describes your experience in identifying problems and recommending solutions?

A. I have identified potential problems and referred them to an appropriate official or other person for resolution.

B. I have identified potential problems and recommended ways to solve them.

C. I have taken charge of and effectively resolved problems on my own and taken steps to prevent problems from recurring.

D. I have taken charge of and effectively resolved problems on my own.

E. None of the above.

3. Which of the following best describes your experience in enlisting the aid of other departments or groups to accomplish work?

A. I have had to obtain the approval of other departments (e.g., Finance, Human Resources, IT, etc.) but have been instructed by others to do so.

B. I have had to recognize when I needed the approval or agreement of other departments and take steps to obtain it.

C. I have built working relationships with other departments to obtain approval or support for my work activities.

D. I have effectively navigated policies, politics, or personalities of other departments in order to obtain approval or support for my work activities.

E. None of the above.

4. Please indicate all of the following with which you have demonstrated experience:

A. Operations - ensuring that digital preservation functions are operating and aligned with and contribute to an organization's strategic vision and mission

B. Performing analysis and developing recommendations regarding digital preservation program activities

C. Quantitative and qualitative analysis

D. Project management

E. Contract management

F. Performing and coordinating services related to digital preservation

G. None of the above.

5. Please select the statement(s) that describe your experience in communicating in writing. Check all that apply.

A. I have developed operating instructions or formal instructions or directives.

B. I have prepared imagery for general public release or publication via periodicals or, Web sites.

C. I have produced training materials including, presentations, handouts, etc. and delivered the training in both one-no-one and group settings.

D. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

6. Please select all of the forms of communication with which you have had experience developing and/or implementing. Check all that apply.

A. Reports to management

B. Presentations

C. Functional requirements document

D. Training plans/scripts

E. Procedural workflows or SOPs

F. Project plans

G. None of the above

7. From the list below select the items that describe your experience interacting with a variety of people to achieve effective solutions. Select all that apply.

A. I have facilitated communications and activities between organizational entities.

B. I have presented specific goals, needs, or problems with senior management.

C. I have independently planned and conducted meetings.

D. I have served on focus groups, committees, or project teams with regard to program issues.

E. I have provided guidance and advice to peers and other agency personnel on program issues.

F. None of the above.

8. Please select the response that best reflects your professional work experience in social media and online content.

A. Oversee communications through social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest as well as Intranet or e-bulletin boards.

B. Use social media to communicate with external audiences and Intranet or other electronic means to communicate internally.

C. Use social media to communicate to external audiences.

D. Have no experience with social media.

9. Which of the following statements best describes your experience analyzing, developing, and proposing appropriate strategies, risk criteria, and standards for the preservation of electronic record holdings?

A. I have led teams in gathering, evaluating, and analyzing data to form sound conclusions and recommendations that are supported by facts gathered and that meet stated objectives.

B. I have gathered, evaluated, and analyzed data to form sound conclusions and recommendations that are supported by facts gathered and that meet stated objectives.

C. I have conducted research and analyzing data.

D. I have performed routine research and analysis.

E. None of the above.

10. Select the statement that best describes your experience with risk analysis against digital collections in order to determine the best methods for preserving files.

A. I have worked with digital collections under close supervision, and was given direction on the best methods for preserving files.

B. I have worked independently with digital collections, and decided the best methods for preserving files.

C. I am considered the expert in my area on working with digital collections, and my direction and input is sought after to preserve files.

D. None of the above.

11. Select all standards, systems, or processes you have experience working with. Select all that apply.

A. ISO 16363: 2012 Audit and Certification of Trustworthy Digital Repositories

B. Digital Preservation Systems, such as NARA’s Electronic Records Archive (ERA), Preservica, Archivematica, or Rosetta

C. File Format Identification and Characterization

D. Research into File Formats to Determine Risk

E. Developing Strategies for File Format Risk Mitigation

F. Executing Strategies for File Format Risk Mitigation

G. Evaluation of Digital Preservation Program Maturity to Document Program Risk

H. None of the above.

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