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NARA vacancy: Clinton Project seeks supervisory archivist
PUBLIC NOTICE
National Archives and Records Administration
VACANCY NUMBER NLCP 01-05B
ISSUE DATE 08-01-01
CLOSING DATE 08-31-01
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 #NLCP 01-05.
SALARY RANGE: $61,749* pa to $80,279 pa
(*New employees generally start at the minimum rate. Candidates with prior
federal service may start at a rate above the minimum.)
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. Provides narrative and
statistical information needed for budget projections, manpower allocation,
and workload planning. 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: If you meet the basic qualification requirements, an
evaluation will be conducted to determine if you possess the following
knowledges, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAO's) required for
this position. As credit may be given for experience, education, awards,
training, appraisals, self-development activities, etc., carefully describe
each as it relates to the position being filled. (Please limit responses to
one page per KSAO.)
1. Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in applying archival principles to
records in different media formats including electronic records.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to
staff, management officials, and external constituents.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of methods, techniques and requirements of
scholarly research in primary materials.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying access laws, deed of
gift requirements, regulations, and procedures to historical materials to
determine availability.
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
veterans preference, submit SF 15, Application for 10-point Veterans
Preference.
- Background information Applicants are encouraged to submit NARA Form 3035,
Applicant Background Survey. The form is available at
www.nara.gov/nara/employ/html.
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
"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.
This is a supervisory position, and under provisions of the Civil Service
Reform Act, first-time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a
one year probationary period.
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, status as a parent, or membership
or non-membership in employee organization.
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