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Kennedy Library seeks education specialist



VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
National Archives and Records Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE

Vacancy number:  NLJFK01-04B
Issue date:  11-09-2000
Closing date:  11-30-2000

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: Education Specialist, GS-1701-11 

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 #NLJFK 01-04.

SALARY RANGE: $43,378 pa to $56,392 pa

LOCATIONS: NARA, Office of Presidential Libraries, John F. Kennedy Library, Columbia Point, Boston, MA  02125                           
(Relocation expenses will not 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.

ABOUT US:  The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum is a presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration and supported, in part, by the Kennedy Library Foundation, a non-profit organization. The Kennedy Library and the Kennedy Library Foundation seek to 
promote, through educational and community programs, a greater appreciation and understanding of American politics, history, and culture, the process of governing and the importance of public service. I.M. Pei's architectural masterpiece is the nation's official memorial to President John F. Kennedy and sits on a ten-acre, waterfront park offering spectacular, panoramic views of Boston's skyline and Harbor Islands. It is the only presidential library in New England and one of ten in the United States.

DUTIES:  Develops educational programming, curriculum, and museum visits at the high school and college level.  Works with local high school teachers encouraging them to bring their students to the library and developing innovative means to bring the Library's resources into the classroom.  Takes both existing and new curriculum units and develops creative means to disseminate them via the Internet.  Develops special forums on the history of the presidency, topics related to the Kennedy administration, and conferences on the teaching of history.  Co-facilitates the summer "Teachers Institute".  Oversees recruitment of teachers, development of application, admission process, daily running of each seminar, evaluation of participant curriculum units and evaluation of overall Institute. Orchestrates the Senior Seminar program which invites 10-12 speakers each year in forums designed primarily for "senior" patrons.  Coordinates research fellowships and grants to assist scholars and students working on topics of interest to the Library.  Prepares and gives talks and other presentations to a variety of high school, college, professional groups, civic and other groups.  Provides advice and assistance to the archives, museum and education departments of the Library.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Basic Requirements * 
Candidates must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position (i.e., history, museum education, art)
                                     OR
Combination of education and experience * courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.

In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the federal service.  Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the Education Specialist.  Examples of specialized experience include duties involved with teaching and developing curriculum and educational materials; developing class visit and outreach programs for students at various levels in a history museum education department.

Substitution of Education for Experience.  Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be qualifying at the GS-11 level.  Such education must 
provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position (i.e., a field of study in education, museum education, history, or art). 
 
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 the life and career of John F. Kennedy; of twentieth century American history and politics; and of American political and government institutions. 

2.  Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum materials and coordinate programs for high school and college students.

3.  Demonstrated ability to communicate orally (to include teaching high school and college students, speaking to professional and civic groups, facilitating programs and serving as an organizational spokesperson).

4.  Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing. 

5.  Demonstrated ability to develop world-wide web based educational programming.

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 (KSAOs) 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 veterans 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 *

ATTN: Kathy Elmestad
NARA, Human Resources Services Division
Human Resources Operations Branch (NHHO)
9700 Page Avenue, Room 2004
St. Louis, MO 63132


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 ABasis of Rating@ above, and are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. 

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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