This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Research Services, Electronic Records Division, Accessioning Branch. The Electronic Records Division is responsible for accessioning, processing, arranging for preservation, and providing access to the federal electronic records in the custody of the National Archives. The lead archivist works independently and with staff to carry out these responsibilities.

Duties

As an Archivist, you will: Lead major initiatives supporting the unique requirements relating to the accessioning of permanent electronic records to the National Archives. Explain or present specialized or technical information to Federal agency representatives on NARA records management guidance products to support the transfer of permanent electronic records. Participate in studies of proposed changes in archival processing or reference practices and policies in the area of electronic records accessioning. Serve as a project leader for working groups, task forces, committees, or similar units pertaining to archival accessioning. Organize, develop, and implement multiple projects related to the establishment of physical and intellectual control over permanently valuable electronic records transferred to the legal custody of the Archivist of the United States and the physical custody of Research Services.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. To be qualified for this position at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: - Leading projects describing or preserving a body of records; AND - Utilizing archival principles in order to assess, verify, describe, and preserve electronic records; AND - Managing multiple priorities, such as but not limited to, conducting outreach, responding to internal and external inquiries, negotiating the transfer of electronic records, reviewing technical reports, recognizing errors, and reconciling problems; AND - Analyzing and researching electronic record techniques to deliver assistance to individuals, agencies and other organizations; AND - Experience performing analysis of file formats, metadata, and documentation in order to manage and preserve electronic records In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12level for 52 weeks.

Education

Education Requirements: Basic requirements for all grades:

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 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]