Job Title: Archives Specialist

Agency: National Archives And Records Administration
Job Announcement Number: JD498870MC

SALARY RANGE:
	$62,467.00 - $81,204.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD:
	Friday, July 01, 2011 to Monday, July 18, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:
	GS-1421-11
POSITION INFORMATION:
	Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
	12
DUTY LOCATIONS:
	1 vacancy - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:
 
You will serve as an Archives Specialist for the Office of Records Services,
Center for Legislative Archives, in Washington, DC.

 
Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional
seeking a career change, you can make history at the National Archives.  Our
dedicated staff works across a variety of career fields to safeguard the
records of the Federal Government - more than 10 billion of them.

 
Visit our Employee Gallery at www.archives.gov/careers to see the kinds of
dynamic projects our staff are undertaking.  If you want a career where you
can see the difference your work makes, then join the National Archives!

 

For more information visit: http://archives.gov/dc-metro 

 
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens. 


 KEY REQUIREMENTS:

    U.S. Citizenship
    Critical Sensitive security clearance required
    Designated and/or Random Drug Testing Required
    Relocation Expenses Will Not Be Paid
    More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days


Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - Washington, DC


Typical work assignments include:
 
·         Identifying metadata and descriptive information about records
maintained by House and Senate committees before they are transferred to the
Center.

·         Assisting the Assistant Director and House and Senate Archivists
in evaluating metadata and descriptive information about
Congressionally-held official records and advising on the transfer,
preservation, description, and methods and means of providing access to
information about those records throughout their lifecycles.

·         Preparing archival series level descriptions utilizing metadata
standards, including the standards used in the Archival Research Catalog (ARC).

·         Evaluating and implementing emerging information technologies and
standards-based methods to ensure efficient and effective delivery of
information to users. 

·         Facilitating the development of appropriate metadata standards for
congressional records by applying and evaluating the utility of existing
metadata standards.

·         Planning and directing the process to convert existing finding aid
information into an archival management system that will feed into the
Archival Research Catalog (ARC).

·         Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of trends and techniques involved
in creating dynamic online finding aids. 

·         Advising the Assistant Director on presentation options,
appropriate levels of description, and special requirements of data
collection for maintaining effective online tools to provide access to the
Center’s holdings.

·         Recommending protective measures and corrective actions for
at-risk textual and electronic records in all stages of the lifecycle. 


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level that has
included: preparing archival series level description utilizing metadata
standards, creating online finding aids, using archival management systems,
and applying archival principles (such as accessioning, arrangement,
preservation, or description of archival records).

You may qualify for the GS-11 level if you have a Ph.D. or equivalent
doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher level graduate
education above the master's degree from a United States accredited college
or university leading to a degree in a related field of study that has
demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of
the position.

     
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your
application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements.   To
determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and
supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to
the occupational questionnaire.   Your resume must specifically and clearly
show your possession of the required specialized experience and your
possession of the required competencies.  We will evaluate each applicant
who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and
abilities related to the position such as knowledge of practices and
metadata standards used in the archival description of textual and
electronic records; knowledge of the preparation of series level
descriptions for an online public access system; knowledge of information,
standards, and technologies relevant to the lifecycle of textual and
electronic records, access methods, and archival management systems; ability
to work in a team environment; and ability to create, execute, and modify a
work plan and measure and report results.  

Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will
assign you to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well
Qualified, or Qualified.   Those applicants who are determined to be best
qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
  Qualified veterans are placed ahead of non-veterans within each category.
  Qualified veterans with a service connected disability of 10% or more are
placed ahead of non-veterans in the best qualified category.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a
determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or your
responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted. 
Please follow all instructions carefully.   Errors or omissions may affect
your rating.

 
BENEFITS:

NARA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation,
sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in
the Federal Employees Retirement System.  More information:
http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/benefits.asp#icc

 
OTHER INFORMATION:

Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements
by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification
claims will be subject to verification.

 
Probationary Period:  You will be required to serve a one-year probationary
period.

 
Bargaining Unit:  This position is in the AFGE bargaining unit

 
Veterans' Preference:   If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and
you are claiming 5-point veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of
your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other
proof of eligibility (The member 4 copy of your DD-214, or other copies that
indicate character of discharge is preferable).  If you are claiming
10-point veterans’ preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application
for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. 
For more information on veterans’ preference see

Veteran’s Information Page, USAJOBS - Veterans
 

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program:  If you are an eligible
ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection consideration.  You must
meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and
education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the
position (i.e., receive a score of 85 or above based on your responses to
the Occupational Questionnaire).  You must provide a copy of your written
notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel
actions form with your application.  More information:
http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp. 

 
HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package,
which includes:

 
1.  Your Resume

 
2.  A complete Occupational Questionnaire

 
3.  Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

 
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on
Monday, July 18, 2011.
 

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or
log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the
occupational questionnaire.  Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers
button at the end of the process.

 
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the cover
page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy
ID 498870. 
 

Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

 
Note:  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or
incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application
Status, and click on the more information link under the application status
of this position.

 
If you cannot apply online:

 1.  Click the following link to view and print the occupational
questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and

 2.  Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational
questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and

 3.  Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentation
to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax
transmission.

 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents must be received by the closing date of this
announcement:

 ·       Resume - Relevant work experience must include: Job title, duties,
hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and
year), and salary.

·       Responses to Occupational Questionnaire.

·       Copies of college transcripts - if substituting education for
experience.  (Prior to appointment, an official college transcript will be
required).

·       Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other
copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA
Letter as appropriate).

·       Form – Demographic Information on Applicants, OMB No. 3046-0046. 
This form is available at
http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/upload/OMB-3046-0046.pdf (Optional).

 
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

    Marcie L. Carrasquillo
    Phone: (800)827-4898
    Email: [log in to unmask] 	Agency Information:
    NARA
    Office of Human Capital - Talent Mgt Div
    1 Archives Drive - Room 370
    St Louis, MO 63138-1002


WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an
acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.  We will review
your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic
qualification requirements.  We will evaluate each applicant who meets the
basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the
best-qualified applicants.  After making a tentative job offer, we will
conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.  A final job
offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing
date of the announcement.