Archivist
What you'd do
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, serving in the A2 Analog Records Division within Research Services under the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent will carry out complex professional assignments involving reference, processing, description, and other related activities pertaining to the holdings of the National Archives.
Major duties
As an Archivist, you will: Contributes to the planning of programs leading to the identification and protection of permanently valuable records. Plans and coordinates activities leading to the identification of records eligible for transfer to the National Archives and Records Administration. Reviews records and applies appropriate restrictions in compliance with EO 13526, the Freedom of Information Act, access rules of the House and Senate, copyright laws, or donor requirements. Contributes significantly to the planning of a finding aids program that facilitates discovery and use of a complex body of records. Develops and delivers responses (orally or in writing) to routine and non-routine reference requests that draw upon a broad knowledge of records, involve multiple sources of information, employ innovative research techniques, or require interpretation of complex rules or procedures.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. To be qualified for this position at the GS-7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: -Preforming archival functions, such as monitoring, researching and managing documents. AND -Experience communicating and assisting with various audiences. OR 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. NOTE: Only education in excess of the basic education requirement (i.e., beyond Bachelor's degree) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following requirements, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F): Time-in-Grade: For the GS-07, you must have been at the GS-05 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
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