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Job opening: Clinton Library supervisory archivist
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
National Archives and Records Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE
VACANCY NUMBER NLDP 00-54B
ISSUE DATE 09-20-00
CLOSING DATE 10-13-00
The National Archives and Records Administration is accepting applications
under a Delegated Examining Authority for the following position. Civil
Service status is not required to apply. U.S. citizenship is required.
POSITION: Supervisory Archivist, GS-1420-13 PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None
Status candidates who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and
competitive (Public Notice) procedures must submit two (2) complete
applications. When one (1) application is received, it will be considered
under merit promotion announcement #NLDP 00-54.
SALARY RANGE: $59,623 pa to $77,507 pa
LOCATION: NARA, Office of Presidential Libraries, Clinton Presidential
Materials Project, 1000 LaHarpe Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72201
(Relocation expenses will be paid.)
NARA's MISSION: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA),
an independent Federal agency, is at the forefront in fields from document
preservation to electronic records. Exciting developments in these fields,
along with NARA's growing leadership in information technologies, make it a
vital and interesting place to work. By ensuring ready access to essential
evidence -- documentation from all three branches of the Federal Government
of the rights and entitlements of citizens, the actions for which Federal
officials are accountable, and the national experience -- NARA is uniquely
important in a democratic system that depends upon the preservation and
availability of such documentation.
At more than thirty sites across the country * regional archives and records
services facilities, Presidential libraries, and three major buildings in the
Washington, DC, area * NARA safeguards and makes available millions of records
in a variety of media ranging from our Declaration of Independence and
Constitution to a rapidly increasing number of modern electronic files. NARA
each year welcomes to its exhibits nearly two million visitors and serves the
needs of thousands of researchers. NARA assists Federal agencies in
documenting their activities; publishes the Federal Register and other
official documents; oversees Federal declassification policies; and makes
grants supporting initiatives to document American history.
DUTIES: Defines and schedules overall work to be accomplished within assigned
program areas to assure achievement of specific policies and objectives.
Supervises the accessioning and arrangement of collections of personal papers
and directs the creation of finding aids to these collections. Supervises
archivists and archives technicians in the screening of documents for the
purpose of closing them or opening them for research in accordance with law,
library policy, or donor restrictions. Interviews scholars and other
researchers concerning the nature of their project, counsels them regarding
the most effective approach to their specific project, recommends materials
applicable to their study, acquaints them with the availability and use of
finding aids, and recommends other sources of materials pertinent to their
project. Recommends and reviews proposed acquisitions, evaluates offered
materials, and recommends the acceptance or rejection of materials. Plans for
and directs the preservation of materials against deterioration. Participates
in management and other non-archival functions. Performs supervisory duties
for assigned staff (appraises performance, counsels employees, approves leave,
etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Basic Requirements *
Candidates must have completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited
college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included
18 semester hours in the history of the United States and/or in American
political science or government, and 12 semester hours in any one or any
combination of the following: history, American civilization, economics,
political science, public administration, or government.
OR
Combination of education and experience * at least 30 semester hours which
include courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional
education.
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have one year of
professional experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal
service in archival science or in a directly related field of work such as
history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of
information having historical or archival values.
BASIS OF RATING: On a separate sheet of paper, describe how your
qualifications meet each of the following knowledges, skills, and abilities
(KSAO's). As credit may be given for experience, education, awards, training,
appraisals, self-development activities, etc., carefully describe each as it
relates to the position to be filled. All basically eligible candidates will
be evaluated on this criteria. Eligible ratings range from 70 to 100.
(Please limit responses to one page per KSAO).
1. Demonstrated knowledge of archival methods and techniques.
2. Demonstrated ability to supervise.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of methods, techniques and requirements of
scholarly research.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of donor and national security restrictions.
HOW TO APPLY: You may apply on
- Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment,
- Resume, or
- Any other written format. (Standard Form 171 is obsolete but is
acceptable).
- Your application must include:
Job Information
- Announcement number and position title and grade(s)
Personal Information
- Full name and social security number
- Mailing address and day and evening telephone numbers
- Country of citizenship (U.S. citizenship is required)
- Veterans' preference
- Highest Federal civilian grade held (also include job series and dates at
that grade)
Work Experience For each period of paid and nonpaid work experiences related
to the job you are applying for, provide:
- Job title (include series and grade for Federal jobs)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and telephone number
- Starting and ending dates (month/year)
- Hours per week
- Salary
- Indicate if we may contact your supervisor
Education
- High School (name and address, date of diploma or GED)
- Colleges or universities (name and address, majors, type and year of degree
- if no degree, show total credits earned and whether semester or quarter
hours)
Other qualifications
- Job-related training courses (title and year)
- Job-related skills (language skills, computer skills, tools, machinery,
typing speed)
- Job-related honors, awards, special accomplishments (publications,
memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities)
Additional application documents
- Narrative KSAO statement Applicants are encouraged to provide a narrative
description of their experience as it applies to each of the knowledges,
skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAO's) in this announcement.
Limit narrative to one page per KSAO.
- Education Copies of college transcripts
- Civil Service Status Current and former Federal employees should attach
Standard Form 50 to prove career or career-conditional status or reinstatement
eligibility.
- Veterans preference To claim veterans preference, submit a copy of DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. To claim 10-point
veteran's preference, submit SF 15, Application for 10-point Veterans
Preference. More information on veterans' preference is available in the
Vets' Guide that can be found on the Internet at www.opm.gov.
- Background information Applicants are encouraged but not required to submit
OPM Form 1386, Background Survey Questionnaire.
Note Eligibility will be based solely on the application submitted; incomplete
applications may result in loss of consideration.
Application packages must be sent to -
NARA, Human Resources Services Division
Human Resources Operations Branch (NHHO)
9700 Page Avenue, Room 2004
St. Louis, MO 63132
Attn: Kathy Elmestad
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION: Displaced employees who are well qualified may be
eligible for priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program. Reduction-in-Force notice must be submitted with the
application package. Well qualified applicants are those who fully meet all
qualification requirements, the requirements listed under the section titled
"Basis of Rating" above, and are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of
the position upon entry.
Position requires a background investigation.
An applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit
to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
In accordance with 5 USC 3303, recommendations by a Senator or Representative
may not be considered except as to the character or residence of the
applicant.
Enrollment in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required as a
condition of employment for all new employees.
Application packages should include all requested documents and must be
delivered or postmarked by the closing date of this announcement. Use of
postage paid official government envelopes to mail job applications is a
violation of Federal regulations.
For more information and/or forms, contact Kathy Elmestad at 1-800-827-4898.
Hearing impaired applicants should make calls on TDD equipment to 314-538-4799
or 1-800-827-4898.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please contact us. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Consideration will be given to all qualified applicants without regard to
race, color, creed, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, age,
sexual orientation, religious affiliation, or membership or non-membership in
employee organization.
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