You will serve as an ARCHIVIST within NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Duties

You will assist in the evaluation of older accessioned materials to identify collections in need of additional processing or preservation efforts. You will identify and collect from potential sources of records relating to current operations and establish and maintain contacts within the naval historical establishment. You will analyze the records and their relationships to other records holdings in recommending or deciding on that classification and method of arrangement. You will be responsible for the arrangement and description of select bodies of archival records in NHHC custody, including permanent operational and program records as well as personal papers collections. You will be responsible for keeping abreast of new developments in the archival field and changes in archival responsibilities within the NHHC, as well as maintaining current awareness of Navy operations and policies.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

For GS-11 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Demonstrating expertise in arranging, describing, and preserving archival records to maintain their integrity and historical significance. 2) Providing comprehensive reference services and research support to various stakeholders, including military agencies and public researchers. 3) Establishing and maintaining strong consultative relationships with fellow archivists and research professionals inside and outside of government institutions. 4) Appraising and analyzing records to determine their archival value and recommending appropriate actions based on historical and administrative criteria. 5) Accessing, processing, conserving, and preserving records routinely collected, ensuring proper documentation and archival practices are upheld. For GS-09 In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting in arranging, describing, and preserving archival records under the guidance of a supervisor to maintain their historical integrity and significance. 2) Supporting the provision of reference services and research assistance to various stakeholders, including military agencies and public researchers, as directed by a supervisor. 3) Maintaining consultative relationships with fellow archivists and research professionals, collaborating under the direction of a supervisor. 4) Participating in the appraisal and analysis of records to determine their archival value. 5) Helping with the accessing, processing, conserving, and preserving of records routinely collected, ensuring proper documentation and practices are followed as instructed by a supervisor. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess

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.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND 805 Kidder Breese St Washington, DC 20374 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]