The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is located in the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives (SLA). The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives gathers, organizes, and disseminates the records and history of the Institution to support its research, curatorial, exhibition, publication, public service, and education programs.    

Duties

The Archivist is responsible for the appraisal of Smithsonian records and related materials for permanent retention in the Archive, transfers of temporary records to its Record Center, processing, description, preservation, and/or collection management.

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service
• Must be a U. S. Citizen
• Requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, stretching or reaching
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Qualifications

Basic Qualification Requirements: Submission of unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application. 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 Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: Education has to be directly related to the position. Only education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) of graduate education is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. In addition to Basic Requirement above you must also meet the following specialized experience: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system. For this position specialized experience is defined as performing appraisal of records and related materials for permanent retention in the Archive, transfers of temporary records to its Record Center, processing, description, preservation, and collection management. Or an Education substitution: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s or masters or equivalent degree may be substituted to meet the experience requirements. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Education

This position has an education requirement, see basic qualifications above. 

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: HR Specialist
• Phone: 202-213-1472
• Email: [email protected]