This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Cartographic Branch. The Branch is responsible for accessioning, processing, preserving, digitizing, and providing access to the maps, architectural drawings, and aerial photography records in the custody of Research Services. The archivist works independently and with other NARA staff to carry out these responsibilities.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As an Archivist, you will: Plan and coordinate activities leading to the identification of records eligible for transfer to NARA. Independently develop and deliver responses to non-routine reference requests that draw upon a broad knowledge of records, involve multiple sources of information, employ innovative research techniques, or require interpretation of complex rules or procedures. Contribute significantly to the planning and creating of finding aids. Develop plans for processing records beyond the establishment of initial control. Participate in the digitization efforts of archival holdings for public access and permanent retention following broad NARA guidance 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-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 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: Evaluating and resolving issues affecting access to archival records and/or holdings; AND Participating in the process of the digitization of records; AND Communicating with internal and external stakeholders on archival records and/or holdings. OR EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Options for combining education and experience are provided in the online questionnaire. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-07, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 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: Utilizing finding aid systems and/or related archival sources to provide reference assistance; AND Performing archival functions, such as monitoring, researching and managing documents; AND Communicating with internal and external stakeholders on archival records and/or holdings. OR EDUCATION: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.Options for combining education and experience are provided in the online questionnaire. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-09, you must have been at the GS-07 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-07, you must have been at the GS-05 level for 52 weeks.

Education

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Education Requirement for All Grades:

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 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

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