About the Position: Serves as a historian in the Force Structure and Organizational History Division. Works under the general supervision of the Chief, Force Structure and Organizational History Division, who assigns, suggests and/or approves the scope and objectives of study and work assignments. As necessary or required, works under the supervision of a team leader for specific projects.

Duties

Act as CMH subject matter expert for one or more of the Army's branches or functional areas. Research and determines the official lineage and honors of Army units. Confer with and provides assistance to field commanders, major Army commands, Army Staff, and others concerning the impact throughout the Army of proposed force structure changes on unit designations, lineage, and honors. Apply historical knowledge and expertise to provide advice and technical guidance to HQDA, ACOMs, ASCCs, and others regarding preserving the lineage and honors of historic units. Maintain the organizational history of Army units in assigned areas. Plan, research, and prepare special studies or projects in areas of expertise as requested by Army Staff, Chief of Military History, or other agencies and organizations both within and outside DoD.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Historian: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting research in primary and secondary sources to determine the lineage and honors of military units; conducting comprehensive studies of organizational development within subcomponents of military force structure; researching special studies concerning the history of military units and their organization; providing assistance to field commanders and major military commands concerning the impact of proposed force structure changes on military unit designations, lineage, and honors; and maintaining historical records and military unit documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W3YUAA HQDA, USA, CNTR OF MIL HIST DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk