As an Archives Technician at the Archival
Operations office in Seattle, WA, you will perform non-professional,
quasi-professional, and technical work that supports access to the archival
holdings and physical and intellectual control over records.
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!
As an Archives Technician at the Archival
Operations office in Seattle, WA, you will perform non-professional,
quasi-professional, and technical work that supports access to the archival
holdings and physical and intellectual control over records.
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!
As an Archives Technician, typical work assignments
include:
Providing written or oral "first-line" reference
assistance and consultation, responding to all forms of inquiry concerning NARA's
archival holdings.
Carrying out tasks in support of providing and
managing reproduction services in all formats
Assisting researchers in navigating progressively more complex
finding aid systems and establishing connections between related archival
sources
Evaluating the physical condition of records in
the course of other duties and alerting supervisor or other designated staff to
condition problems that limit access or threaten the safety of records; determining and/or carrying out the appropriate
preservation and/or holding maintenance actions for all record formats
Assisting in monitoring of temperature and
relative humidity control devices within the archives storage and records
areas; gathering and uploading environmental data, alerting supervisor or other
responsible authority to record and storage condition problems; supporting
disaster recovery operations; creating or updating needs assessment forms for
entries in the official physical control system to reflect preservation and/or
holding maintenance needs or actions completed
Completing moderate to complex reformatting
projects under the direction of an Archivist
Preparing online catalog descriptions of
holdings at all levels according to NARA's lifecycle standards and Research
Services policies and procedures; developing and implementing moderately
complex archival description projects and developing finding aids for complex
records under the direction of an Archivist
Assisting in the accessioning and disposal of
all record types under the guidance of an Archives Specialist or Archivist
Coordinating, monitoring or carrying out the
physical relocation and shelving of holdings
Greeting visitors, assisting with registration
and directing to appropriate NARA resources; anticipating, identifying, and
resolving customer service problems pertaining to reference and associated
records handling and security issues.
More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Relocation expenses will not be paid
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-06 - Candidates must
have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05
level of Federal service that has included activities such as performing
reference service, arrangement, description, accessioning, preservation/holding
maintenance/reformatting of archival records, and utilizing computer technology
applications.
Education may be substituted for experience.GS-06: One-half year
of graduate level education from an accredited educational institution in a
related field such as History, Archives and Records Management, or Library and Information Science.
Combination of Experience and Education: a combination of experience and
graduate level education to meet the total requirements for this position
(note: when added together, the total of education and experience must equal
100%).
Probationary Period: You will be required to serve a one-year initial probationary period.
Bargaining Unit: This position is in the AFGE Bargaining Unit
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 submitted. 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 related to the
position.
The required Competencies for this position are as follows:
Problem Solving
Execution and Results
Customer Service
Communication
Utilizes Computer Technology
Conducts Archival Processing
Applies Knowledge of American History
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% or 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 submitted.
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 Tuesday, June 13, 2017 to 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 pagehttp://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1970016
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 Tuesday, June 13, 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 submitted.
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 Tuesday, June 13, 2017 to 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 pagehttp://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1970016
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 Tuesday, June 13, 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.
