This position is located in the Division of Curatorial Affairs, Office of National Institute for Holocaust Documentation. The incumbent of this position has responsibility for performing the full range of archival functions for the archival, manuscript, and art and object collections.
Summary
This position is located in the Division of Curatorial Affairs, Office of National Institute for Holocaust Documentation. The incumbent of this position has responsibility for performing the full range of archival functions for the archival, manuscript, and art and object collections.
As Archivist the incumbent has continuing responsibility for performing the following professional archival functions for the archival and manuscript collections held by the Archives: conducting independent research regarding the history and provenance of collections; appraising archival and manuscript records offered for accessioning; arrangement of archival and manuscript collections; description (creation of paper and automated finding aids and catalog records) of collections; reference assistance to Archives users; management of catalog database records; unification of dispersed archival collections; and participation in digitization of archival collections, including identification and prioritization of collections to be digitized.
Analyzes, develops, plans, and participates in difficult arrangement or rearrangement at all hierarchical levels, as well as the unification of dispersed archival collections.
Develops finding aids and catalog records for collections with complex subject matter, obscure administrative history, complicated organization and/or confused provenance.
Ensures that finding aids are in compliance with USHMM and national standards, including DACS (Describing Archives: a Content Standard).
Researches, translates, or works with qualified volunteers who assist with translation and interpretation of materials, to create accurate descriptions of contents of collections; conducts research, in online and other bibliographical reference sources.
Identifies problems and trends; develops methodologies for research; evaluates primary and secondary sources; updates methods to acquire and present data; and keeps up with trends and current technologies in research and information services.
Uses appropriate software, in addition to the Museum database software program, to create properly-formatted finding aids.
Creates new or revised catalog records in the EMu collections management system database, and works with Collections Services to update/revise/unify/consolidate/merge EMu catalog records as a result of unification of item level catalog records into single collections.
Applicant must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Specialized experience must have been in archival science or in a directly related field of work, such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, church, business, other archives, or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of an archival nature that involved research in archival science or in directly related courses, such as history, government, economics, political science, international relations, or international law.
In addition to the above requirements, applicants must also meet the education requirements contained below and the following selective placement factors:
1. Reading knowledge of one non-English European language in order to translate documents and assist in cataloging of records.
2. Knowledge of 20th century American and/or European history, especially World War II and the Holocaust in order to understand the historical context and significance of the collection.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements for the position by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
1. Basic Requirements: (A) Education only: Bachelor's degree in archival science or bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.
OR
(B) Combination of Education and Experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in (A) above plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Work experience must show evidence of skills; abilities; and knowledge of archival principles, concepts and methods; historical research methodology; and other subjects necessary to perform the duties of the position.
NOTE: COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE PROVIDED ALONG WITH APPLICATION TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLETION OF THE REQUIRED COURSEWORK.
Additional information
BUYOUT:
This is a Federal Agency. Former Federal employees who received a
voluntary separation incentive ("buyout") must repay the full amount
of the buyout if re-employed under any type of appointment, or under
a personal service contract, within five years after separation with
a buyout.
If selected, you may be required to complete the following:
A one year probationary period unless already completed;
A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless
already completed;
A background security investigation will be required for all new
hires;
A Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being
appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and
to authorize a background investigation. You will be asked to sign
and certify the accuracy of all the information in your
application. If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin
work, or you may be fined or jailed.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that
they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are
exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
All new hires entering on duty as of February 2, 1997, must agree
to direct deposit of their salary checks. Employees will have up to
two (2) pay periods from the date they enter on duty to arrange for
their direct deposit transaction.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will occur to determine if you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your application and occupational questionnaire will be evaluated and rated underCategory Rating and Selection Procedures. Category rating combines the applicant's total qualifying experience and education/training into a single quality category. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, we will further evaluate your entire application package to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, and other characteristics, for placement in one of the following categories:
1. Best Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and excels in most requirements of the position;
2. Well Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meets most requirements of the position;
3. Qualified - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements, but do not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree.
Please note that your answers to the questions in the occupational questionnaire must be supported in your resume. Therefore, it is important to support your answers by providing examples of experience in your resume. Failure to do so will result in your scores being adjusted and you may be eliminated from the best-qualified status or result in a lowered score.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.
A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Qualified), provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics:
Knowledge of fundamental archival principles, theoretical concepts, techniques and functions, and the ability to apply the knowledge to practical problems.
Knowledge of all available finding aids and research tools regarding USHMM Archives holdings and related collections.
Knowledge of the methods and sources for keeping abreast of the scholarly research being done on the Holocaust and World War II.
Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of computer software systems for archival cataloging and management.
Skill to create standard vocabulary for subject terms, personal names, corporate names, and geographic place names according to the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, the Library of Congress authority term rules, and the ability to search other online authority files.
Ability to arrange, analyze, and interpret archival collections.
Additional details on the application process can be found in the "How to Apply" section of this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. We recommend that you preview the questions for this announcement before you start the application process.
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.
NOTICE FOR DISPLACED EMPLOYEES REQUESTING SPECIAL SELECTION
CONSIDERATION UNDER THE MUSEUM'S CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (CTAP) OR THE INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (ICTAP).
Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that
they meeting the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605A for CTAP and 5 CFR
330.704 for ICTAP. This includes providing a copy of the agency
reduction in force notice, a copy of their most recent Performance
Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current
position, grade level, and duty location. (Make sure that you
include the vacancy announcement number on these documents). CTAP
and ICTAP will be considered well qualified if they earn a minimum
score of 90 (without the assignment of veteran's preference points).
Candidates with Veterans preference must submit DD-214 for 5-point
preference or SF-15 plus appropriate documentation listed on the SF-
15 if claiming 10-point preference
Those applying under special employment programs (e.g., VRA,
Peace Corps, etc.,) must submit proof of eligibility
(e.g., DD-214, letter verifying Peace Corps service, etc.).
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.
Resume and application questions for this vacancy MUST be received
on-line via the USAJOBS /USHMM Fast website at
https://jobs1.quickhire.coms/ushmm.exe BEFORE 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of this announcement.
Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed
by all applicants. The information you provide and your resume will
become part of your application and will automatically be
transferred to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's FAST application
system.
There are several parts of the application process that will affect
your overall evaluation:
1. Your on-line resume (see Step 1 below).
2. Your responses to the core application questions.
3. Your responses to the vacancy specific self-assessment
questions.
STEP 1: To apply applicants must first register on USAJOBS at
www.usajobs.opm.gov and create at least one resume. Your on-line
resume must be typed or you may cut and paste an existing resume
into the space provided. Failure to submit an on-line resume will
result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered.
Once you have completed the registration process, select the "Apply
on-line" button and follow the instructions provided.
STEP 2: In Fast, the USHMM online recruitment system, you will
answer vacancy specific questions necessary to evaluate your
qualifications for the job. Review your resume to make certain that
it supports your responses to the core questions and the on-line
vacancy specific questions. Once you submit your on-line
application, you will see a screen telling you that your application
has been successfully transmitted. If you do not receive this
confirmation, you have not successfully completed your application.
If AN APPLICANT IS UNABLE TO APPLY ON-LINE, YOU MUST CONTACT the
Human Resources Specialist indicated on the vacancy announcement
PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide
assistance by faxing or mailing a paper application to you.
Applicants are advised that a variety of public facilities such as
schools, libraries, state employment offices and regional job
centers provide computers at no charge.
All required supplemental application materials must be received
within THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE of the
announcement and must include the announcement number. Supplemental
information must be sent to either the contact address at:
Division of Human Resources
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024
OR
Fax to (202) 314-0311
Due to security reasons, supplemental materials/applications may not
be hand carried to the Museum. Please be aware that it is against
the law to use Government envelopes or mail services (electronic
included) to submit applications (18 USC 1719). Museum employees may
submit their supplemental information through interoffice mail.
Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act
(P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine
qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC,
Section 3302 and 3361.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W.
ATTN: Division of Human Resources
Washington, District of Columbia 20024
United States
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an
evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The
most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring
manager for further consideration and a possible interview. You
will be notified of the outcome of your application by e-mail. It
is essential that you have a current email address on file.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
NOTICE FOR DISPLACED EMPLOYEES REQUESTING SPECIAL SELECTION
CONSIDERATION UNDER THE MUSEUM'S CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (CTAP) OR THE INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (ICTAP).
Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that
they meeting the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605A for CTAP and 5 CFR
330.704 for ICTAP. This includes providing a copy of the agency
reduction in force notice, a copy of their most recent Performance
Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current
position, grade level, and duty location. (Make sure that you
include the vacancy announcement number on these documents). CTAP
and ICTAP will be considered well qualified if they earn a minimum
score of 90 (without the assignment of veteran's preference points).
Candidates with Veterans preference must submit DD-214 for 5-point
preference or SF-15 plus appropriate documentation listed on the SF-
15 if claiming 10-point preference
Those applying under special employment programs (e.g., VRA,
Peace Corps, etc.,) must submit proof of eligibility
(e.g., DD-214, letter verifying Peace Corps service, etc.).
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.
Resume and application questions for this vacancy MUST be received
on-line via the USAJOBS /USHMM Fast website at
https://jobs1.quickhire.coms/ushmm.exe BEFORE 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of this announcement.
Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed
by all applicants. The information you provide and your resume will
become part of your application and will automatically be
transferred to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's FAST application
system.
There are several parts of the application process that will affect
your overall evaluation:
1. Your on-line resume (see Step 1 below).
2. Your responses to the core application questions.
3. Your responses to the vacancy specific self-assessment
questions.
STEP 1: To apply applicants must first register on USAJOBS at
www.usajobs.opm.gov and create at least one resume. Your on-line
resume must be typed or you may cut and paste an existing resume
into the space provided. Failure to submit an on-line resume will
result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered.
Once you have completed the registration process, select the "Apply
on-line" button and follow the instructions provided.
STEP 2: In Fast, the USHMM online recruitment system, you will
answer vacancy specific questions necessary to evaluate your
qualifications for the job. Review your resume to make certain that
it supports your responses to the core questions and the on-line
vacancy specific questions. Once you submit your on-line
application, you will see a screen telling you that your application
has been successfully transmitted. If you do not receive this
confirmation, you have not successfully completed your application.
If AN APPLICANT IS UNABLE TO APPLY ON-LINE, YOU MUST CONTACT the
Human Resources Specialist indicated on the vacancy announcement
PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide
assistance by faxing or mailing a paper application to you.
Applicants are advised that a variety of public facilities such as
schools, libraries, state employment offices and regional job
centers provide computers at no charge.
All required supplemental application materials must be received
within THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE of the
announcement and must include the announcement number. Supplemental
information must be sent to either the contact address at:
Division of Human Resources
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024
OR
Fax to (202) 314-0311
Due to security reasons, supplemental materials/applications may not
be hand carried to the Museum. Please be aware that it is against
the law to use Government envelopes or mail services (electronic
included) to submit applications (18 USC 1719). Museum employees may
submit their supplemental information through interoffice mail.
Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act
(P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine
qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC,
Section 3302 and 3361.
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W.
ATTN: Division of Human Resources
Washington, District of Columbia 20024
United States
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an
evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The
most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring
manager for further consideration and a possible interview. You
will be notified of the outcome of your application by e-mail. It
is essential that you have a current email address on file.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
