The incumbent serves as the Director of Archives with primary responsibility for supervising the day-to-day activities of the Archives Branch. Responsibility includes oversight for special collections of accessioned, historical manuscripts, microfilmed historical records, governmental archives obtained from abroad; and Federal records created by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) and Council.
Summary
The incumbent serves as the Director of Archives with primary responsibility for supervising the day-to-day activities of the Archives Branch. Responsibility includes oversight for special collections of accessioned, historical manuscripts, microfilmed historical records, governmental archives obtained from abroad; and Federal records created by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) and Council.
Applications will be accepted only from United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Federal career or career-conditional employees.
This is a temporary not-to-exceed one year. It may be ended earlier at the discretion of either party.
Applicants must apply online by 11:59 p.m. ET by the closing date.
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Qualifications
At the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience is experience a) performing exacting research in a wide range of archival materials and related manuscripts in various languages; b) arranging and/or overseeing arranging of collections; c) overseeing or performing preservation measures on archival collections relating to the Holocaust, its background and aftermath; d) ensuring adequate intellectual control over holdings; e) cataloging and other descriptions, including registration information; f) analyzing and interpreting non-current records to appraise their value; and/or performing comparable duties.
All qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Additional information
Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., military orders, campaign documents such as expeditionary award citation) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the documentation required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): To receive selection priority for this position, Displaced Federal service employees must be rated 'well-qualified' or at a score of 90 and above for ICTAP consideration. For information on how to apply and what documents to submit as an ICTAP eligible, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/
Selective Services: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify you have registered with the Selective Services System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Services Law. See www.sss.gov
Direct Deposit: All new hires must agree to direct deposit of their paychecks to a Banking Institution. Employees will have up to two (2) pay periods from the date they enter on duty to arrange for their direct deposit transaction.
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.
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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. The occupational questionnaire is designed to measure your experience as it relates to the following competencies or knowledge, skills and abilities and other proficiencies (KSAs) outlined below:
1. Professional knowledge of the fundamental principles and theoretical concepts of archival work. 2. Knowledge of Holocaust history and the significant events involved, including the documentation practices for the total period. 3. Working knowledge of the German language or another language directly related to the history of the Holocaust, such as Polish, Russian, French, Yiddish or Hebrew in order to appraise, organize, describe and perform reference on documents. 4. Ability to supervise and manage others. 5. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to develop archival policies and procedures, make recommendations and presentations and to serve as spokesperson for the Branch. 6. Ability to organize, analyze and interpret non-current records and assess their value. 7. Knowledge of relevant holdings and available finding aids in other Foreign and domestic archival institutions.
Your resume and supporting documentation will then be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. All information contained in your questionnaire must be clearly documented in your resume. If a determination is made that your resume does not match the responses you provided in the assessment questionnaire or that you rated yourself higher than supported by your description of experience and/or education in your resume, the following will take place:
- Your application will not receive further consideration for this announcement or - Your score will be modified to more accurately reflect your qualifications.
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. To preview questions please click here.
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.
Required Documents: The following documents should be included with the application package: - Résumé - Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire
Supplemental Documents: (only submit if applicable to you) - Unofficial college transcript to document education requirements - Veterans' Preference or VEOA documentation (if applicable) - Proof of Status (SF-50 showing current grade and tenure and SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different). U.S. Holocaust Museum employees do not need to submit their SF-50. - CTAP/ICTAP documentation (Must have a score of 90 or above to be "Well Qualified"), if applicable - Noncompetitive appointing authority documentation (See Noncompetitive Appointing Authorities under "Other Information")
You can submit "required documents" by "document upload/download" or "fax" using the instructions below. Whichever method you choose, please include the vacancy announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your social security number (SSN) from any documents that you submit. All supplemental materials must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Document Upload/Download: You may upload/download supporting documents in one of two ways:
1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload/download the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS; or
2. You can download a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded.
In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in Hiring Management if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in the USHMM Hiring Management System by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet.
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.
Click the Apply Online button to create an account on USAJOBS.gov or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Pull up the Museum's vacancy announcement that you are interested in. Follow the prompts to complete the on-line Assessment Questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Application Assistance: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you must contact Shenita Gibbons on (202) 314-7890 no later than noon Eastern Time on the closing date to request a complete application package. After this time, requests to apply will not be granted.
All electronic application packages must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. eastern time by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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
Applicants will receive notice that their application has been received. Once the announcement closes, we will review applications to identify the best qualified candidates.
Applicants can check the status of their application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. - Click on the MYUSAJOBS WEBSITE which brings you to the login screen. - Login to your account - You can check your status by either clicking on Track your online job applications or on the applications tab.
Applicants will be able to check their status at three at three (3) points during the application process: (1) when a qualification determination is made (i.e., qualified or not qualified); (2) when the application is forwarded to the selection official; and (3) when a selection is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required Documents: The following documents should be included with the application package: - Résumé - Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire
Supplemental Documents: (only submit if applicable to you) - Unofficial college transcript to document education requirements - Veterans' Preference or VEOA documentation (if applicable) - Proof of Status (SF-50 showing current grade and tenure and SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different). U.S. Holocaust Museum employees do not need to submit their SF-50. - CTAP/ICTAP documentation (Must have a score of 90 or above to be "Well Qualified"), if applicable - Noncompetitive appointing authority documentation (See Noncompetitive Appointing Authorities under "Other Information")
You can submit "required documents" by "document upload/download" or "fax" using the instructions below. Whichever method you choose, please include the vacancy announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your social security number (SSN) from any documents that you submit. All supplemental materials must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Document Upload/Download: You may upload/download supporting documents in one of two ways:
1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload/download the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS; or
2. You can download a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded.
In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in Hiring Management if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in the USHMM Hiring Management System by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet.
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.
Click the Apply Online button to create an account on USAJOBS.gov or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Pull up the Museum's vacancy announcement that you are interested in. Follow the prompts to complete the on-line Assessment Questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Application Assistance: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you must contact Shenita Gibbons on (202) 314-7890 no later than noon Eastern Time on the closing date to request a complete application package. After this time, requests to apply will not be granted.
All electronic application packages must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. eastern time by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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
Applicants will receive notice that their application has been received. Once the announcement closes, we will review applications to identify the best qualified candidates.
Applicants can check the status of their application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. - Click on the MYUSAJOBS WEBSITE which brings you to the login screen. - Login to your account - You can check your status by either clicking on Track your online job applications or on the applications tab.
Applicants will be able to check their status at three at three (3) points during the application process: (1) when a qualification determination is made (i.e., qualified or not qualified); (2) when the application is forwarded to the selection official; and (3) when a selection is made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
