This position is part of the OPERATIONS DC WNRC, National Archives and Records Administration. As an ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN, you will assume personal responsibility for ensuring that numerous agencies for which you provide service receives the highest possible level of customer service.
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 http://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!
This position is part of the OPERATIONS DC WNRC, National Archives and Records Administration. As an ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN, you will assume personal responsibility for ensuring that numerous agencies for which you provide service receives the highest possible level of customer service.
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 http://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, GS-1421-4/5, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
Pick up and delivers records from/to Federal agencies located in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Acts as a first line liaison between customers and AFO for reference service programs. Serve as a source for customer feedback to the AFO management team. Ensure that customers receive requested records within 24 hours of request.
Work with customers to resolve problems for requests with negative search results or other problems delaying delivery; may tutor or coach customer agency personnel regarding proper submission procedures. Inform customers of daily delivery schedule delays or fluctuations or to receive emergency requests from customers.
Perform or oversee the performance of various duties related to searching, retrieving, re-filing, shelving, removing, or screening Federal records and preparing them for delivery to customers. Perform audits on "second requests," negatives and other unusual request, re-file, and interfile actions.
Provide assistance/ instruction in AFO procedures, methods, and terminology related to records being pulled or prepared for delivery to customer agencies. May serve as a team leader for 3 to 5 lower graded archives aids and technicians performing routine or special transfer, disposal, reference, re-file; relocation and screening activities.
More jobs may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.
Valid driver's license required.
Probationary Period: you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualifications will be subject to verification.
The first part of the interview process for this position requires candidates to pass a physical ability test designed to measure the candidate's 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. The weight capacity of the ladders is rated at 300 pounds.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: You must be physically able to perform the duties of this position which include lifting boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, climbing caster-equipped ladders, and transporting records on manually operated moving equipment. The work also requires considerable standing, walking, stooping, and bending when delivering records to agencies or when picking up re-files. Work is performed within the Records Center and other Federal buildings (including areas not air-conditioned during summer months or heated during winter months), on uncovered loading docks, in a delivery van, and on a variety of road surfaces in cities and on highways in all types of weather conditions. You will be required to have a valid driver's license and drive a government van.
Qualifications
GS-04: Candidates must have had one (1) year of general experience. General Experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work which shows that you have the ability to obtain the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of general experience for this grade include: performing customer service for records requests and delivery.
Education may be substituted for experience, GS-4: Successful completion of two years of education above the high school level, OR an associate degree from an accredited institution.
Combination of Experience and Education: You may use a combination of your post-high school education from an accredited educational institution and experience to meet the total experience requirements of the GS-4 level.
GS-05: Candidates must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies 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: performing various duties related to searching, retrieving, refiling, shelving, interfiling, and screening Federal records and preparing them for delivery to customer agencies.
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. If qualifying based on education, transcripts must be provided.
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used to meet the total requirements of this position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
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
Bargaining Unit: This position is in the AFGE bargaining unit.
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 of Discharge from Active Duty or other proof of eligibility (The Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 or other copies that indicate character of discharge). 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 Veterans' 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 additional information regarding Schedule A appointment eligibility visit: http://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):
Applies Knowledge of Records Handling Practices
Customer Service
Maintains Files and Records
Manages Records Lifecycle
Performs Records Delivery Activities
Performs Reference Services
Problem Solving
Utilizes Computer Technology
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 base on your online application, you will be referred to the selecting official for further review.
NOTE: If, after receiving 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, series and grade (if Federal), 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. (Prior to appointment, an official college transcript will be required.)
Responses to Assessment Questionnaire.
Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - Member Copy 4 or other copies that indicate character of discharge, 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 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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on 02/02/2018 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 more information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/applicatoin/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternate application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Crystal Johnson at crystal.johnson@nara.gov or (301) 837-1894 to obtain an alternate application.
AGENCY SERVICES
8601 Adelphi Road
Suite 5100
College Park, MD 20740
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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, series and grade (if Federal), 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. (Prior to appointment, an official college transcript will be required.)
Responses to Assessment Questionnaire.
Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - Member Copy 4 or other copies that indicate character of discharge, 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 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 online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on 02/02/2018 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 more information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/applicatoin/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternate application, which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Crystal Johnson at crystal.johnson@nara.gov or (301) 837-1894 to obtain an alternate 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.
