This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Office of Research Services. The purpose of this position is to perform a broad range of functions required for the acquisition, storage, maintenance, and access of NARA's archival Federal and Court holdings; including holdings management, accessioning, processing, arranging, describing, digitizing, and preserving archival records and providing public services that support access.

Duties

As an ARCHIVIST, you will: Serve as a main point of contact and communicate with other departments on HMS, ECRM, and holdings security in general. Perform a wide range of actions required for processing archival records according to NARA policies, procedures, and standards. Participate in the development and delivery of formal and informal training. Resolve uncertainties about the provenance of transferred records. Propose and lead projects to improve Holdings Management System data reliability.

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-12 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 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: Performing record maintenance and preservation in adherence with archival principles, procedures and record keeping practice using the Holdings Management System (HMS); AND Providing customer service and guidance with record research, reference and access services; AND Experience with training and creating SOP's; AND Experience leading projects. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11level 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.

Contacts

• Address Research Services 8601 Adelphi Road Suite 3400 College Park, MD 20740 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-8990
• Email: [email protected]