This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Office of Research Services at the National Archives and Records Administration. This position performs work that encompasses a broad range of functions including processing, arranging, describing, digitizing, preserving archival records, providing reference services support, assistance to researchers, assistance to agency customers, and other customer services.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. 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 Archives Technician, you will: Carry out tasks in support of providing and managing reproduction services in all formats. Perform a variety of functions that support high-quality reference services in research areas, including screening of records and redaction of information and materials under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions. Provide input and feedback on reference needs and finding aids. 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-06, specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at the GS-05 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 includes: Communicating with customers and responding to inquiries, verbally or in writing; AND Using systems to locate items and/or using documentation to identify information relevant to a work assignment; AND Applying regulations and policies to accomplish work assignments. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-05, specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at the GS-04 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 includes: Communicating to customer inquiries, verbally or in writing; AND Performing archival or related functions, such as monitoring, pulling and refiling records, reference, arrangement and description, labeling, basic records updates, and/or holding maintenance. OR EDUCATION: You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 4 years above high school. OR COMBINATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Details on 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 (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F): For the GS-06, you must have been at the GS-05level for 52 weeks. Advancement to positions up to GS-5: Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-05 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks under his or her latest non-temporary competitive appointment.

Contacts

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