The Office of the Historian (FSI/OH) publishes the Congressionally mandated Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series, the official record of U.S. foreign policy; the preparation of selected documentary and narrative historical studies; the digitization, enrichment, and release of historical datasets and the institutional history of the DOS; and training of personnel in courses at the FSI. The incumbent directs the Oral History Team of the Historical Studies Division (FSI/OH/HSD).

Duties

Directs the Office of the Historian’s Oral History Program, which requires conducting research, preparing interview questions, planning the logistics of interviews with Department of State leadership and other Department officials. Manages and supervises four subordinate historians to accomplish the Office’s responsibilities to prepare and collect oral history interviews, creating research plans, conducting research in Department of State records, and preparing question sets. Serves as a member of the Office's management team that advises the Historian on broad plans, strategic goals, and objectives. Oversees the research and written preparation of written studies, information papers, and related historical materials derived from oral history projects and programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Obtain/maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.   NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in history; OR Have a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to history that included at least 18 semester hours in history; OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field, that included at least 18 semester hours in history, PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education. Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic entry qualifications requirements listed above, the applicant MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:  Experience in established oral history techniques, best practices, and methodology. Experience in planning, researching, writing and reviewing historical research findings.  Experience in conducting research and analysis of historical records relevant to current foreign policy. Experience communicating orally and in writing with senior officials, SES level historians and archivists. Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State Shultz Center, 4000 Arlington Blvd. Rm. F2127, SA-42 Arlington, Virginia 22204 United States
• Name: Brianalee Griffin
• Phone: 771-204-7206
• Email: [email protected]