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
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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
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and accomplishments,
supervisor's
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per week and salary. Please
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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.
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(4) Travel
and Transportation and/or Relocation Expenses are not authorized.
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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.
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