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This position is part of the CONSERVATION BRANCH, National Archives and Records Administration. As a SUPVY CONSERVATOR, you will serve as Supervisory Conservator within the Conservation Branch, Preservation Programs Division of Research Services in College Park, MD.
The closing date of this announcement has been extended to February 5, 2018 due to lack of applicants.
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!
For more information, visit: https://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/college-park /
Who May Apply: Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities such as the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Disabilities Program, etc.
01/16/2018 to 02/05/2018
$114,590 - $148,967 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
14
Yes
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488493800
As a SUPVY CONSERVATOR, GS-1001-14, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
Plans, organizes, manages and directs the work of Research Services, Preservation Programs, Conservation Branch conservation laboratory staff including: conducts conservation and preservation projects to analyze, review, and make recommendations regarding the conservation and preservation of the wide range of documentary heritage in NARA's holdings and implements or directs projects to ensure the continuing conservation and preservation of archival material for which NARA is responsible.
Serves as technical expert responsible for planning, overseeing, and providing conservation and preservation services for the Conservation Branch and the Agency, including analyzing, reviewing, and recommending NARA conservation and preservation policy, programs and procedures in areas that have Branch-wide, Agency-wide, government-wide and national and international professional impact.
Serves as NARA technical expert in conservation methodology and treatment of archival materials, preventative conservation and preservation training of program staff and allied professionals, development of preservation-based standards for archival activities, and preservation requirements for exhibition and digitization of archival materials. Develops and reviews proposals for policy development and implementation in these areas.
Oversees the examination, treatment and care of the rarest and most complex documents in the National Archives holdings. When appropriate, develops new approaches to treatments and applies new developments and experimental theories to solve problems.
Acts as a primary Agency outreach liaison, as a representative of NARA on interagency groups dealing with issues of major concern, or as an expert working on special projects. Prepares publications and delivers oral presentations to NARA allied communities as they relate to Agency conservation and preservation issues and activities.
Qualifications within 30 Days: You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Time-In-Grade: Applicants in the Competitive Service who have held a permanent GS position within the past 52 weeks must meet Time-In-Grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). For example, one year at the GS-13 for the GS-14.
GS-14: 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.
Examples of specialized experience for this grade level include: planning and executing preservation and conservation treatment projects; serving as technical expert in conservation methodology and treatment of a wide range of archival materials; presenting preventative conservation and preservation training to program staff and allied professionals; serving as consultant,conducting or participating in the examination of rare, complex archival,library and artifact holdings; serving as a technical expert it in a multiple areas of preservation and conservation, engaging in conservation research,consultation and related professional preservation activities; and developing preservation-based standards for archival activities and preservation requirements for exhibition and digitization.
Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management's, Operating Manual: Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions for further information http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/general-arts-and-information-series-1001-one-grade-interval-positions/ and http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp
Probationary Period: This is a supervisory position. First-time supervisors will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications Within 30 Days: You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information, visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
- Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
- Other Special Appointment Authorities
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
The required competencies for this position are as follows:
· Problem Solving
· Interpersonal Skills
· Execution and Results
· Customer Service
· Manages Human Resources
· Leads Teams
· Professional Creditability - Conservation Policies and Practices
Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you 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.
You must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing job title, series and grade (if Federal), duties, hours worked per week, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), and salary;
2. Responses to Assessment Questionnaire.
3. Other supporting documents:
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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/05/2018 to receive consideration.
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.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/488493800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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