This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/616048700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HISTORIAN (TITLE 5), T5011000 and is part of the OR JFHQ, National Guard.
09/30/2021 to 10/14/2021
$57,023 - $74,129 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - Indefinite
Full-time
Excepted
9
No
No
OR-11231577-T5-21-037
616048700
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.
As a HISTORIAN (TITLE 5), GS-0170-9, the purpose of the position is to locate, obtain, analyze, evaluate and organize historical material pertaining to the Oregon National Guard. Public outreach duties are also performed in conjunction with the state's National Guard museum, Recruiting and Retention, the Public Affairs team, other JFHQ staff sections, and appropriate civilian organizations. The purpose of this outreach is to educate the public by emphasizing the Oregon National Guard's role in local and global events.
1. Plans, prepares, and conducts Public Outreach Programs. Using historical materials, develops outreach programs tailored for local and state historical and cultural institutions, local school systems, Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) recruiters, as well as the state Public Affairs Office staff, and other military and civilian entities.
2. Writes Summaries/Narratives/Articles. Writes historical summaries and narratives detailing the state's National Guard participation in significant historical events (wars and campaigns, disaster relief, domestic disorders, etc.). Writes short articles for inclusion in military and civilian print media; drafts proposals for the acquisition of grants for special historical projects. Assists the state's Adjutant General (TAG), Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB), and other Department of Defense (DoD) speechwriters as required; produces summaries and narratives for special research projects as assigned.
3. Collects Documents and Artifacts. Obtains documents, published articles, photographs, videos and other Artifacts relating to significant historical events involving the state's National Guard and determines which records need to be researched. Collects information from correspondence, messages, memorandums, decision papers, and similar materials to document a variety of events. Conducts interviews of participants of events of historical significance, including a variety of players to present a total "picture" of an event; crosschecks data gathered to determine historical authenticity and accuracy of documented information; employs a thorough knowledge of historical records and familiarity with other agency repositories in order to research appropriate data; examines cross-references for complementary information, and if necessary acquires information from outside sources. Applies knowledge of the state's National Guard history, organization, and operations in analyzing records to determine their historical significance.
4. Assists Unit Commanders/Unit Historians. Assists unit commanders/unit historians in preparing for the documentation of the unit's deployments to ensure complete and accurate collection of documents and historical items; assists unit commanders/unit historians in preparing historical reports; examines historical reports for completeness and accuracy.
5. Manages Storage Plan/Archives Material. Plans and manages the overall storage plan for the historical documentation and historical artifacts, to include location of source materials, depositories and headquarters/unit records. Arranges archival records by providing a fixed location for each file and by correlating allied materials into logical order; preserves archival material from damage or loss by formulating and executing plans to retype, index, catalog, and store such records, including photographs and video/DVDs. Based on personal judgment, modifies archival techniques relative to records accessioning and arrangement; coordinates with State's Recruiting and Retention and with State Libraries and other institutions for purposes of displaying artifacts, documents, etc.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1: All On Board Permanent Title 5 Federal Employees within the Oregon National Guard
Area 2: All On Board Permanent Title 32 Technicians within the Oregon National Guard
Area 3: All current non-permanent Federal Technicians/Employees of the Oregon National Guard
Area 4: All current or re-employable Federal Employees
Area 5: U.S. Citizens
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7. Experience that equipped the applicant 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. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in duties that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
AND
B. Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Masters or equivalent degree in history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.
OR
C. Combination of education and experience: must have a Bachelors degree plus one year of graduate education in 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 sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
*To be considered for this vacancy, you MUST submit copies of your transcripts to verify education claims.
Degree: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent degree in history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.
OR
Combination of education and experience: must have a Bachelors degree plus one year of graduate education in 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 sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation.
Alternate Application Method:
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Veterans Preference Applicants: Veterans' preference will be validated by reviewing submitted documentation. Acceptable documentation may be:
1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under
honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.
4. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
In order to qualify for this position you must submit the following:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11231577~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Mr. Edward D. Chitwood
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 503-584-3841 DSN 355-3841 edward.d.chitwood.civ@mail.mil
Mrs. Angela J. Lewis
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 503-584-3855 DSN 355-3855 angela.j.lewis27.civ@mail.mil
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In order to qualify for this position you must submit the following:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11231577~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Mr. Edward D. Chitwood
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 503-584-3841 DSN 355-3841 edward.d.chitwood.civ@mail.mil
Mrs. Angela J. Lewis
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 503-584-3855 DSN 355-3855 angela.j.lewis27.civ@mail.mil
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/616048700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies.
Established in 1975 as the official repository for military weapons, documents and artifacts relating to the military history of the citizens of Oregon, the Oregon Military Museum's mission is to inspire and educate visitors about Oregon's military heritage and legacy to include the National Guard, the state's early militia, and all branches of the Armed Forces.
Join our National Guard team!
Type of Appointment: This is a Career/Career-Conditional Title 5 Excepted Service position and does NOT require membership in the Oregon National Guard.
The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military.