This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Archival Operations. The incumbent performs work that supports access to archival holdings and physical and intellectual control over the records. The work encompasses a broad range of functions including accessioning of records, processing, arranging, describing, digitizing, providing reference support, and assistance to researchers.

Duties

As an Archives Technician, you will: Provide written or oral "first-line" reference assistance and consultation, respond to all forms of inquiry concerning NARA's archival holdings, in original or surrogate format, by using complex finding aid systems and related archival sources, in both electronic and analog formats. Perform detailed and complex arrangement work following a plan (or guidance) approved by supervisor or team leader. Independently evaluate the physical condition of records in the course of other duties and alerts supervisor or other designated staff to condition problems that limit access or threaten the safety of records. Prepare online catalog descriptions of holdings at all levels according to NARA lifecycle standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-07 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-06 grade level, or equivalent, that is typically in or related to the position and which equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: Using judgement and analysis to determine the proper course of action and steps needed to accomplish an assignment; AND Performing archival or related functions. (Examples may include monitoring, pulling and refiling records, reference, arrangement and description, and/or holdings maintenance); AND Communicating and assisting various audiences. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F): For the GS-07, you must have been at the GS-06level for 52 weeks.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES 500 W. U.S. HWY 24 Independence, MO 64050-1798 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-8990
• Email: [email protected]