This position is in NASA's Pathways Intern Program which provides students with the opportunity to explore NASA careers and gain meaningful developmental work experience.
The NASA Goddard Archives preserves and provides access to historically and culturally significant material relating to the Goddard Space Flight Center including its Earth and Space Science endeavors; its leadership and partnership in the fields of engineering, science, and technology; and its contribution to human knowledge and well-being.
The Archives strives to accomplish this by facilitating collaboration and fostering relationships across the center in order to identify, preserve, and make discoverable material that provides evidence to the history and culture of the Goddard Space Flight Center. We are seeking interns that will be an archivist and archives specialist. These positions are located in the Management Operations Directorate, Information and Logistics Management Division, Knowledge Resources and Library Services Branch (Code 272).
Summary
This position is in NASA's Pathways Intern Program which provides students with the opportunity to explore NASA careers and gain meaningful developmental work experience.
The NASA Goddard Archives preserves and provides access to historically and culturally significant material relating to the Goddard Space Flight Center including its Earth and Space Science endeavors; its leadership and partnership in the fields of engineering, science, and technology; and its contribution to human knowledge and well-being.
The Archives strives to accomplish this by facilitating collaboration and fostering relationships across the center in order to identify, preserve, and make discoverable material that provides evidence to the history and culture of the Goddard Space Flight Center. We are seeking interns that will be an archivist and archives specialist. These positions are located in the Management Operations Directorate, Information and Logistics Management Division, Knowledge Resources and Library Services Branch (Code 272).
•Assist with the appraisal of records for historical significance. •Accession historically significant records and donated materials into the Goddard Archives. •Arrange and describe archival records from a variety of media types. •Create electronic finding aids and/or use content management systems, databases, and spreadsheets to capture relevant archival metadata. •Perform reference duties by assisting researchers and answering reference requests online and in person. •Communicate effectively in writing and orally. •Perform outreach and education in the form of presentations, informal gatherings, online and via social media to promote the mission of the Goddard Archives. •Perform preservation functions including holdings maintenance, fastener removal, etc. •Digitize records from a variety of media types using scanners, digital capture equipment, and related software
•Use archival processing techniques to arrange and describe historically significant series of records from the Goddard Archives Collections. •Create electronic finding aids and/or use content management systems, databases, and spreadsheets to capture relevant metadata relating to the Goddard Archives Collections. •Assist the media librarian with the streaming and processing of the Goddard Colloquia Video Collection. •Assist the metadata librarian with metadata capture relating to the Goddard Library’s Digital Repository. •Communicate effectively in writing and orally. •Perform basic preservation functions including foldering, rehousing, and labeling of records from a variety of media types. •Assist the archivist with the preservation of archival holdings requiring conservation and preservation services by outside vendors. •Digitize records from a variety of media types using scanners, digital capture equipment, audiovisual capture equipment, and related/required software.
Be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment
Enrolled/accepted in an accredited educational institution
Pursuing a degree
Maintain enrollment at least half time as defined by the institution
Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale
Be available to begin work no earlier than January 22, 2018.
You must have at least 1 year remaining in your studies before completing your degree requirements. The expected completion date you enter in the NASA Supplemental Questionnaire will be used in making this determination, and applicants who indicate a graduation date prior to December 2018 will be found ineligible.
You will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
You will be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.
Qualifications
Starting GS grade levels are determined by education level:
GS-7: Completion of 4 academic years of study (or all the requirements) for a bachelor's degree and accepted into a master's program. GS-7 starting salary: $21.53 per hour
GS-9: Completion of 1 academic year of master's level education or acceptance into a Doctoral program. GS-9 starting salary: $26.34 per hour
Education
You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an educational institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, go to Department of Education.
The following major(s) are preferred:
Digital Media
Media Preservation
Archival Science
History
Library Science
Upon graduation, the Archivist position requires the intern to have a bachelor's degree in archival science OR bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or political science or government, and 12 semesters hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration or government.
Additional information
You will serve a trial period for the duration of the Intern appointment.
Interns may be considered for conversion to a term or permanent appointment within 120 days of completing degree requirements provided they:
Successfully completed an academic course of study with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.9 (on a 4.0 scale);
Complete a minimum of 640 hours of work experience before completing degree requirements;
Meet the qualification requirements for the position to which they are converted; and
Maintain acceptable performance.
At NASA, term appointments last from one to six years. If an Intern is converted to a term appointment, they may later be converted to a permanent appointment without competing.
Eligibility for conversion does not guarantee that NASA will offer conversion.
The Intern may be converted to an Archivist or Archives Specialist with promotion potential up to the GS-12 level.
You will only be considered for the highest grade for which you qualify.
Interns may be promoted to higher grades based on the amount of education completed, student trainee work experience, and acceptable performance. However, promotions are not guaranteed.
The payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
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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.
We will review your resume and your answers to NASA-specific questions to ensure that you meet eligibility requirements and minimum qualifications. Your answers to the NASA-specific questions supplement your resume. Please be sure that your answers and your resume are accurate, as NASA is not authorized to alter them. If the information in your resume differs from your answers to the questions, we will use your answers to the questions to determine your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
If you meet the eligibility requirements and minimum qualifications, you will be further evaluated based on the preferred majors listed under 'Education.'
Veterans' preference applies in the hiring process. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans' preference when you apply. Veteran's preference will only be granted based on what is supported by the documentation you provide. For more information about Veterans' Preference, please visit this link.
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.
NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer a short series of NASA-specific questions. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. Nothing further is required until requested by the human resources office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume and your answers to the NASA-specific questions. For example, we will ask you to provide academic transcripts. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we will ask you to submit proof of veterans' preference (DD214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus the proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the requested documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw the job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
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.
Before you begin the application process, please read this vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. We encourage you to provide a complete description of your educational achievements and include both paid and non-paid work in the experience portion of your resume. If you submit a resume that does not contain the required information, you may lose consideration. Your application must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin the application process, click on the 'Apply' link. In order to be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to 32,000 characters, including spaces. You will NOT be allowed to complete the application process if your resume is too long or if your resume was uploaded to USAJOBS from another source. Also, NASA does not accept documents attached through USAJOBS’ document attachment feature.
Once you submit your resume, you will be transferred to a NASA website to complete a short series of questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application process. If you successfully apply, you will receive a confirmation email from NASA. Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm successful application. You may edit a previously-submitted application, if the announcement is still open.
If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Resume Operations Center, Mail stop: HS50, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. Do NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resume requirements are at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements.
NASA's Resume Operations Center
4200 Rideout Road, Mailstop HS50
Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812
US
Next steps
If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends up on the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer pending verification that you meet all eligbility and qualification requirements. An official, written firm job offer will only be issued once all requirements have been verified.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer a short series of NASA-specific questions. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. Nothing further is required until requested by the human resources office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume and your answers to the NASA-specific questions. For example, we will ask you to provide academic transcripts. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we will ask you to submit proof of veterans' preference (DD214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus the proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the requested documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw the job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.
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.
Before you begin the application process, please read this vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. We encourage you to provide a complete description of your educational achievements and include both paid and non-paid work in the experience portion of your resume. If you submit a resume that does not contain the required information, you may lose consideration. Your application must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin the application process, click on the 'Apply' link. In order to be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to 32,000 characters, including spaces. You will NOT be allowed to complete the application process if your resume is too long or if your resume was uploaded to USAJOBS from another source. Also, NASA does not accept documents attached through USAJOBS’ document attachment feature.
Once you submit your resume, you will be transferred to a NASA website to complete a short series of questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application process. If you successfully apply, you will receive a confirmation email from NASA. Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm successful application. You may edit a previously-submitted application, if the announcement is still open.
If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Resume Operations Center, Mail stop: HS50, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. Do NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resume requirements are at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements.
NASA's Resume Operations Center
4200 Rideout Road, Mailstop HS50
Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812
US
Next steps
If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends up on the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer pending verification that you meet all eligbility and qualification requirements. An official, written firm job offer will only be issued once all requirements have been verified.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
