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.