Archives Technician
What you'd do
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Archival Operation Chicago.The incumbent performs non-professional, quasi-professional and technical work that supports access to archival holdings and physical and intellectual control over records. The work encompasses reference, researcher assistance and other customer services, processing, accessioning, arranging, describing, preserving, and reformatting of records. .
Major duties
As an Archives Technician, you will: Carry out tasks in support of providing and managing reproduction services in all formats. Perform a variety of functions that support high-quality reference services in research areas, including screening of records and redaction of information and materials under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions. Provide input and feedback on reference needs and finding aids. Independently evaluate the physical condition of records in the course of other duties and alerts supervisor or other designated staff to condition problems that limit access or threaten the safety of records.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-07, specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at the GS-06 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 for this position includes: Using judgement and analysis to determine the proper course of action and steps needed to accomplish an assignment; AND Performing archival or related functions (Examples may include monitoring, pulling and refiling records, reference, arrangement and description, and/or holdings maintenance); AND Communicating and assisting various audiences.
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