About the Position: Works under the supervision of Director, Historical Services Directorate. Supervises historians assigned to research and write the Army's official histories and special studies.

Duties

Serves as direct supervisor for a staff of military and civilian historians. Sets work priorities and schedules for completing historical projects. Provides guidance to personnel on immediate and long-range plans and gives assistance on major problem areas. Hears and resolves complaints from employees in the office. Supervises the provision of research support and development of historical products for the Army, Department of Defense agencies, Congress, the White House, and a variety of governmental agencies. Reviews drafts of finished works, amending or suggesting revisions in organization, presentation, and written expression. May divide work into discrete segments for division among subordinates and assimilates research results and written contributions into a coherent whole as the coordinating author of the final product. Revises products as necessary to better organize the material, to select language that will present the historical material clearly and concisely, and to maintain proper balance and perspective without distortion of the facts. Serves as a recognized authority and advisor on matters relating to military history. Represents the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, and the Center of Military History at conferences of professional historical societies and related associations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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.ORCombination 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 managing historical programs such as Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Program; developing division annual budget; monitoring changes in historical field collection in applicable regulations and training manuals; and developing training for history detachments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to lead or superviseOral CommunicationProgram ManagementTechnical Competence

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

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