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.
This position is part of the Federal Records Center Program, National Archives and Records Administration. As a ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN, you will be involved in a project that is expected to last anywhere from 13 months to 24 months.
This 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.
Part of the interview process for this position requires candidates to pass a physical ability test designed to measure candidates' ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. The test requires carrying 50-pound boxes like those found on the job. It also requires bending, squatting, and walking to reach the boxes in addition to climbing and balancing on a pulpit ladder up to 14 feet high.
Local travel between all 3 locations, (Lenexa, Kansas City and Lees Summit) may be required.
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!
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.
This position is part of the Federal Records Center Program, National Archives and Records Administration. As a ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN, you will be involved in a project that is expected to last anywhere from 13 months to 24 months.
This 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.
Part of the interview process for this position requires candidates to pass a physical ability test designed to measure candidates' ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. The test requires carrying 50-pound boxes like those found on the job. It also requires bending, squatting, and walking to reach the boxes in addition to climbing and balancing on a pulpit ladder up to 14 feet high.
Local travel between all 3 locations, (Lenexa, Kansas City and Lees Summit) may be required.
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 a ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN, GS-1421-5, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
Provides reference service by searching for, refiling, or interfiling records in any of the records center holdings. Requests, refiles, and interfiles may be received in a variety of forms and filing systems are not always constant. Requested information is often vague and additional information may need to be gathered through use of office finding aids or contact with appropriate agency personnel. Extraction of information is required. Typical work at this level may include, but is not limited to, Selective Service Requests, IRS Requests for transcript of taxpayer account, VA-XC records where extensive searching for missing records is required, Customs records, various requests for medical records, problem cases which cannot be completed by lower graded employee, and requests requiring a composed reply.
Provides technical assistance to lower grade employees (GS-1 thru GS-4).
As directed, provides training to, or conducts a quality check of work performed by lower grade employees.
As directed, batches work, completes and reviews task sheet information. Pre-selects audits. Assigns work as predetermined and directed by the supervisor.
May deal with the public while servicing walk-in requesters who wish to review records, or when dealing with requesters who wish to use TERCS.
Oversees a crew of employees in the proper placement of new accessions. Must determine needs, co-ordinate crew and equipment, and conduct a quality check to ensure records are placed correctly on shelving. Indicates completion of shelving on appropriate form and prepares NARS-5 input documentation.
Oversees a crew of employees in the disposal of records. Helps to assure the timely and accurate accomplishment of records disposal as indicted on the 22 Report provided by A&D. Takes all steps necessary to prevent the erroneous disposal of documents. Assures that proper witness disposal procedures are followed. Submits necessary documents and reports for review and approval.
As directed. Conducts review of 90-day notice accession suspense file and initiates appropriate follow-up paperwork as necessary.
Checks accession shipments to assure correct number of boxes are received, reviews the box labeling of accessions, accepts shipment when shipment is correct. Reports discrepancies to appropriate higher graded technician (lead or supervisor) for further action.
Prepares and updates simple finding aids.
May participate in the assignment of space.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
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%).
lease refer to the Office of Personnel Management's, Operating Manual: Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions for further information https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CLER
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days.
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.
Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you 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. In order to be considered under this special hiring authority applicants need to provide proof of disability and job readiness certification. The proof of disability and job readiness certification can be provided by the following: 1) a statement or letter from a licensed physician or medical professional issued on their office letterhead; 2) statement, record or letter from a Federal government agency that issues or provides disability benefits; 3) statement, record or letter from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency counselor; or 4) certification from a licensed private Vocational Rehabilitation or other Counselor that issues or provides disability benefits. For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
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. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Utilizes Computer Technology
Performs Record Center Operations
Performs Reference Services
Maintains files and records
For Competitive/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 placed ahead of non-veterans in the best qualified category.
For Non Competitive Applicants (see the Other Information section 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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary.
2. Other supporting documents:
College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education.
Responses to Assessment Questionnaire.
Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - Member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge is preferable or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate).
Persons with disabilities and others who are eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities (e.g., service with the Government Accountability Office {GAO}, Peace Corps, etc.) should indicate the type of appointment on your application and provide supporting documentation as provided by that authority.
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 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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the 10/27/2017 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://login.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/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contactRobin Kilgore at Robin.Kilgore@nara.gov or (314) 801-0872 to obtain an alternative application.
AGENCY SERVICES
8601 Adelphi Road
Suite 5100
College Park, MD 20740
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume 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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing Job title, duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary.
2. Other supporting documents:
College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education.
Responses to Assessment Questionnaire.
Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - Member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge is preferable or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate).
Persons with disabilities and others who are eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities (e.g., service with the Government Accountability Office {GAO}, Peace Corps, etc.) should indicate the type of appointment on your application and provide supporting documentation as provided by that authority.
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 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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the 10/27/2017 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://login.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/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contactRobin Kilgore at Robin.Kilgore@nara.gov or (314) 801-0872 to obtain an alternative application.
AGENCY SERVICES
8601 Adelphi Road
Suite 5100
College Park, MD 20740
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume 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.
