This position is part of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives and Records Administration. As an AUDIO-VIDEO PRESERVATION SPECIALIST, you will perform duties associated with digitizing original audio and video records, managing digital surrogates and derivatives, creating technical/administrative metadata, and producing physical media copies.
Summary
This position is part of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives and Records Administration. As an AUDIO-VIDEO PRESERVATION SPECIALIST, you will perform duties associated with digitizing original audio and video records, managing digital surrogates and derivatives, creating technical/administrative metadata, and producing physical media copies.
Note: This position is being advertised concurrently under Merit Promotion procedures. Current federal employees and applicants under special hiring authorities (e.g., Disabilities Program, Peace Corps, Veterans Recruitment Appointment, Former overseas employee, Former National Guard Technician, etc.) who wish to be considered may also apply under Merit Promotion procedures, Job Announcement number JD10292704TPM. Open: 08/27/18 Close:09/10/18
As an AUDIO-VIDEO PRESERVATION SPECIALIST, GS-1001-9/11, your typical work assignments may include:
Digitize and reformat original archival audio and video records using computer hardware and software technology as well as tape based analog and digital recorders/reproducers. Produce both digital audio and video files as well as produce physical media. Perform both audio and video processing on these files and produce hard-copy output (tape, optical discs, etc.) from these files.
Work with a range of original archival audio and video records, analog audio and video tape, motion picture film, and many other obsolete media formats. Create archival administrative and technical metadata documenting the digitization process and enter audio video files and metadata into local databases. Assist in identifying and defining metadata requirements for specific digitization projects.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control inspection of local work to ensure that NARA standards are being maintained, as well as of work produced by outside labs and contractors.
Operate Apple Macintosh and Windows computer-based audio and video digitizing systems, digital and analog video recorders, digital and analog audio recorders, motion picture flatbed editors, motion picture telecines, time base correctors, color bar and black burst generators, various software plug-ins, various outboard processors, lab convection oven (for the process of baking polyester tapes suffering from sticky shed syndrome), and various tools used in the conservation and repair of archival audio and video media. Calibrate all types of equipment, installation of new audio and video reformatting systems, signal flow design, approach, and implementation, trouble-shooting of hardware and software, set-up, testing, and upgrading of both audio and video equipment.
Work on a range of projects, including routine digitization, special requests and complex/difficult projects.
You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service that has included such activities as: a) digital reformatting and repairing EITHER obsolete OR modern audio recordings with formats including 1/4-inch open reel audio tape with varying track configurations and audio cassettes; OR b) digital reformatting and repairing EITHER obsolete OR modern videotape formats such as 3/4" U-matic video, Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, VHS. Candidates must be proficient in creating technical and administrative metadata utilizing archival preservation guidelines and Archival Management and information Science principles in an Audio and Video Preservation Laboratory environment. Candidates must also be proficient in equipment calibration, repair, maintenance, system design, integration, and implementation of new systems to meet reformatting and digitization needs; OR
B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.B. or J.D degree, if related, in a related field such as archival science or library science or other field which includes substantial course work in preservation/conservation of audio/visual materials may meet this requirement; OR
C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.
You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that has included such activities as: a) digital reformatting and repairing BOTH obsolete and modern audio recordings with formats including 1/4-inch open reel audio tape with varying track configurations and audio cassettes; OR b) digital reformatting and repairing BOTH obsolete and modern videotape formats such as 3/4" U-matic video, Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, VHS. Candidates must be proficient in creating technical and administrative metadata utilizing archival preservation guidelines and Archival Management and information Science principles in an Audio and Video Preservation Laboratory environment. Candidates must also be proficient in equipment calibration, repair, maintenance, system design, integration, and implementation of new systems to meet reformatting and digitization needs; OR
B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include archival science or library science or other field which includes substantial course work in preservation/conservation of audio/visual materials may meet this requirement; OR
C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.
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.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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
Note: National Archives uses E-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit, http://www.e-verify.gov.
More jobs may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days.
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
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):
Digital Preservation and Access
Execution and Results
Performs Archival Preservation
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.
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, 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Prior to an appointment, an official 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).
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.
Failure to submit any of the applicable above mentioned documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been 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 package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/10/2018 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 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 contact Tanya Pyatt at Tanya.Pyatt@nara.gov or (314) 801-0884 to obtain an alternative application.
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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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Prior to an appointment, an official 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).
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.
Failure to submit any of the applicable above mentioned documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been 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 package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/10/2018 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 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 contact Tanya Pyatt at Tanya.Pyatt@nara.gov or (314) 801-0884 to obtain an alternative application.
LEGISL ARCHVS, PRES LIB, AND MUS SV
18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA 92886-3903
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.
