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Announcement WC-10-08T www.wilsoncenter.org OPENING DATE: July 16, 2010 CLOSING DATE: July 30, 2010 POSITION: Catalog Specialist European Studies/History and Public Policy Program GRADE/SALARY: WW-0301-09 ($51,630 - $55,070 commensurate w/ experience) *This position may have promotion potential to the WW-11 level. LOCATION: WASHINGTON, D.C. WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified candidates may apply. DUTIES: The incumbent will work directly with the Cold War International History Project (CWIHP) Digital Archive and the CWIHP collection of archival documents to create, test, modify and/or implement the Project's digital accession procedures. Duties include: developing a collection catalog for the CWIHP document collection, in particular by following OAI suggested-standards; testing and modifying existing CWIHP cataloging data as necessary; implementing the cataloging standard for all new accessions to CWIHP's digital and paper collections; developing and implementing an appropriate workflow for accessioning new documents to the project collection. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience performing duties directly related to this position such as developing and cataloging document collections and implementing archival programs. Applicants may substitute appropriate education, such as a master's degree in library science or archival preservation from an accredited university for the required experience. SELECTIVE FACTORS (mandatory): 1. Knowledge of, or experience with, library science and cataloging methods. 2. Knowledge of, or experience with, digital archives and cataloging digital material. 3. Ability to communicate with and interact with external program partners. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (desirable): 1. Ability to maintain a database. 2. Ability to conduct independent historical research. 3. Ability to write and edit for publication. 4. Knowledge of or experience in digital archive preservation. 5. Knowledge of, or interest in contemporary history or international affairs. The Woodrow Wilson Center is committed to attracting and maintaining a high quality, dedicated and diverse workforce WHERE AND HOW TO APPLY: The Wilson Center does not require a standard application form, but we do require applicants to submit the information listed below. Application materials can be submitted to [log in to unmask] or to the address at the end of this announcement. It is very important that you fully address how your work experience and education/training meet both the minimum/specialized experience qualifications and the selective factors. These minimum qualification requirements and/or selective factors identify the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to be eligible to compete for the position. Quality Ranking Factors/Ranking Factors are not mandatory but are used to determine the best qualified candidates among those eligible to compete for the position. Therefore, it is to your benefit to provide a full description of your experience and education/training relative to the job requirements of this vacancy. Rating of experience will be based only on the information you supply. JOB INFORMATION: The announcement number, position title, and grade(s) or minimum salary requirements for the job to which you are applying. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Your full name, mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, salary history, and country of citizenship. EDUCATION: Colleges and/or universities attended - include name, city, state; majors and type of degree and year(s) received. (A copy of your transcript is not required unless specifically requested.) WORK EXPERIENCE: Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job to which you are applying: job title, employer's name and address, duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments, supervisor's name and telephone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours per week and salary. Please indicate whether or not your current supervisor may be contacted. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Any job-related skills (for example computer, foreign language ability, and/or typing skills), training courses (by title and year), honors, awards, and special accomplishments. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS: (1) Applications must be received by the closing date. (2) Failure to address the mandatory qualification requirements and quality ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience. Applicants are strongly urged to address these factors on a sheet or in a cover letter separate from your resume. If you omit the information requested in this announcement your application may be rated ineligible. (3) Please do not fax your application unless it is specifically requested. (4) Travel and Transportation and/or Relocation Expenses are not authorized. (5) The use of U.S. government postage paid envelopes is a violation of federal law and will disqualify you from consideration. (6) We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. (7) This is not a U.S. civil service position. (8) If a vacant position is filled below the full performance level, the selectee may be promoted after meeting time-in-grade without further competition. (9) Please note: All newly appointed employees must serve a one-year initial trial/probationary period. Please Note: All Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars positions require fingerprinting of employees hired and may include some additional background checks before employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Upon reporting for work, an individual will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability. As required by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), The Woodrow Wilson Center participates in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) E-VERIFY electronic employment verification process. Please submit your application materials to the following address: [log in to unmask] or Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Human Resources WC-10-08T One Woodrow Wilson Plaza 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004-3027 Smithsonian Institution APPLICANT SURVEY FORM The Applicant Survey Form is used to collect information from candidates during the search process to evaluate the effectiveness of the Institution's search and recruitment efforts. Please print all responses. Used only for statistical purposes , the information provided is not a part of the selection process, and will have no effect on your consideration. 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