This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. The incumbent of this position is located within the Office of Research Services (R), serving as a supervisor in an archival records unit. The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the archival functions of the employees assigned to them. The incumbent works closely with senior managers and other business lines to ensure that unit goals are well-defined and attainable.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY ARCHIVIST, you will: Carry out leadership responsibilities and complex professional assignments involving delivery of archival and advisory services to federal agencies, NARA units and offices, and a wide spectrum of customers and researchers. Ensure the active participation of unit staff in all phases of the lifecycle of the records, including coordination with federal record programs as appropriate to the unit. Implement programs and procedures for the physical and intellectual control of records, including the appropriate storage, arrangement, and security of the records. Supervise activities that establish and maintain physical and intellectual control over accessioned records. Provide supervision to subordinate staff in order to accomplish the work of the unit. Plans and schedules the work of staff; makes assignments based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the work, and the capabilities of the employees.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Supervising or leading a team or project performing one or more archival functions; AND Utilizing archival principles relating to holding security, reference, processing, reformatting and accessioning concepts or laws, to provide advice and guidance to management relative to incorporating program strategies and goals into operational processes and work plans; AND Proposing and implementing solutions/strategies for program improvement to assure the continuing effectiveness of activities in support of the agency's mission. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F): For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks.

Education

Individual Occupational Requirements:

A. Bachelor's degree in archival science or bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address RESEARCH SERVICES 8601 Adelphi Road Suite 5100 College Park, MD 20740 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-8990
• Email: [email protected]