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This is a TERM appointment with an initial employment period of 13 months. The appointment may be extended up to a maximum of four years without further competition.
Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, you can make history at the National Archives. Our dedicated staff works across a variety of career fields to safeguard the records of the Federal Government - more than 10 billion of them.
Visit our Employee Gallery at www.archives.gov/careers to see the kinds of dynamic projects our staff are undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the National Archives!
Arrangement: Performs detailed arrangement tasks where general arrangement plan is provided by supervisor. Identifies records with the originating agency, organization, or individual involved, and arranges according to the original record keeping system. Detects missing or misfiled items and enclosures that have been separated from their covering communication. Assists in preparation of appropriate cross-reference for records previously filed in a different series or record group. Prepares new folders as needed and re-files misplaced folders in proper order. Occasionally provides oversight to laborers who are packing, shelving, or moving records; preparing labels lists or affixing labels to containers and folders.
Preservation and Rehabilitation: Assists with archival project work accomplishing particular repair and rehabilitation projects with or without the aid of other archives technicians including processing, arrangement, preservation and holdings maintenance and description. Work may involve the handling of documents requiring basic preservation, appropriate repair, rehabilitation and conservation processes.
Description and Publication: Provides support for description work and microfilm publications. Divides records of similar and uniform physical type into predetermined segments for individual rolls of microfilm, prepares title sheets for such rolls and, in the course of arrangement of work for microfilm publications. Immediately preceding the filming of records that the incumbent has arranged marks the points of roll division and inserts editorial material in the records in the place where it is to be filmed. After records are filmed, as assigned, assists in the inspection of records and microfilm for proper arrangement. Assists higher graded specialists in preparing inventories, "training lecture" guides, or other description and publication projects.
Miscellaneous: Assists in physically loading and unloading containers of records and the disposition of the containers. Perform quality control tests and audits, shelving records in accordance with approved plans, moving blocks of records from one area to another while maintaining them in proper order, and removing records from the shelves in accordance with approved plans. Prepares detailed internal finding aids fro series or records with which the incumbent is familiar, such as indexes and shelf lists. Provides technical assistance to other section employees, as directed, providing training to, or conducting quality checks of work performed. May provide oversight to other employees in the placement of new accessions, disposal, or relocation of records. Assures the timely and accurate accomplishment of records projects taking all steps necessary to prevent the erroneous disposition of documents. Assures proper procedures are followed and submits necessary documents and reports fro review and approval. May serve in the capacity of or perform the duties related to office administration, reception and mail room. Greets visitors, answers phones and directs calls to the appropriate staff person.
More than 2 jobs may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Sufficiently fit to perform the physical duties of this position
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Qualifications
GS-05 - Candidates must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Education may be substituted for experience. GS-5: Four years of college education from an accredited educational institution leading to a bachelor's degree or 120 hours of progressively higher level college education from an accredited educational institution.
Combination of Experience and Education: Combination of education and experience from an accredited educational institution to meet the total requirements of the position. (Note: You must have a large enough percentage of required experience and a large enough percentage of required education, so that when added together, the percentage would equal 100%).
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to lift and carry boxes of archival records weighing up to 30 pounds, the ability to climb records center step ladders, and push/move/transport heavy carts and trucks of records on elevators and through small areas. The position involves periods of prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking.
Trial Period: You will be required to serve a one-year trial period.
Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility andyou are claiming 5-point veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other proof of eligibility (The member 4 copy of your DD-214, or other copies that indicate character of discharge is preferable). If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans’ preference see Veteran’s Information Page, USAJOBS - Veterans
Schedule A Hiring/Appointing Authority: This is a special hiring authority under 5 CFR § 213.3102 (u) that covers applicants with cognitive developmental disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities. For information regarding Schedule A appointment eligibility visit: https://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp. When applying, please indicate the type of appointment you are seeking on your application and follow all other instructions.
VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011: If you are an active duty service member of the armed forces, Public Law 112-56, ensures that certain individuals do not lose the opportunity to be considered for Federal service (and awarded their veterans’ preference entitlements if applicable) despite not having a DD form 214 to submit along with the application package (resume). Service members must submit with their application a certification from the armed forces that certifies that they are 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. For more information on VOW, see Veteran’s Information page - http://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be eligible under the ICTAP or CTAP guidelines to apply for special selection consideration. You must meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the position (i.e., receive a score of 85 or above based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire). You must provide a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form with your application or an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. More information: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Your resume must specifically and clearly show your possession of the required specialized experience and your possession of the required competencies. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position.
The required competencies for this position are as follows:
Problem Solving
Utilizes Computer Technology
Conducts Archival Processing
Performs Reference Services
For Competitive Applicants/All U.S. Citizens – Based on the information you provided in your application package,
you will be assigned to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants
who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Qualified veterans
are placed ahead of non-veterans within each category. Qualified veterans with a service connected disability of 10% of
more are place ahead of non-veterans in the best qualified category.
For Non Competitive Applicants (See the Other Information tab for more details on Schedule A Hiring/Appointment Authority) – If you meet the qualification requirements based on your online application, you will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
NOTE: If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or your responses are not supported by your resume, your score will be adjusted. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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.
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
• Resume - Relevant work experience must include: Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary.
• Responses to Occupational Questionnaire.
• Copies of college transcripts - if substituting education for experience. "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. (Prior to appointment, an official college transcript will be required).
• Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate).
• Copies of a certification from the armed forces stating/certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of the certification is signed.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 occupational
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required
Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 12, 2017to receive consideration.
§ To begin, click Apply Online to
create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the
prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents
and complete the occupational questionnaire.
§ Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
§ It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
§ To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your
uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process.
§ To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in
the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other
documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If
you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the
paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online
responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfand provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1968499.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If
you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by
11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 12, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax
all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting
documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for
your fax transmission.
NARA
Office of Human Capital
Staffing and Classification Br
1 Archives Drive - Room 370
Saint Louis, MO 63138-1002
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
• Resume - Relevant work experience must include: Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary.
• Responses to Occupational Questionnaire.
• Copies of college transcripts - if substituting education for experience. "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. (Prior to appointment, an official college transcript will be required).
• Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate).
• Copies of a certification from the armed forces stating/certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of the certification is signed.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 occupational
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required
Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 12, 2017to receive consideration.
§ To begin, click Apply Online to
create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the
prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents
and complete the occupational questionnaire.
§ Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
§ It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
§ To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your
uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan
process.
§ To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in
the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other
documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If
you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the
paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online
responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfand provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1968499.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If
you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of
your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by
11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, June 12, 2017 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
3. Fax
all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting
documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for
your fax transmission.
NARA
Office of Human Capital
Staffing and Classification Br
1 Archives Drive - Room 370
Saint Louis, MO 63138-1002
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
