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DIRECTOR NIXON LIBRARY

National Archives and Records Administration
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Summary

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Serves as the Director of the Richard Nixon Library and Museum. Incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and administering all program and activities of the library and museum.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/02/2022 to 05/31/2022
Salary
$135,468 to - $203,700 per year
Pay scale & grade
SL 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yorba Linda, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
00
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
22-NARA-144-SL
Control number
650681700

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Duties

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As a DIRECTOR NIXON LIBRARY, you will:

Serve as the Director of the Richard Nixon Library and Museum. Incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and administering all program and activities of the library and museum.

Maintain close working relations with the former President's family and the Richard Nixon Presidential Foundation particularly in developing and sustaining partnership ventures and providing other funding opportunities that enhance the growth and reputation of the library as a dynamic museum and center of public scholarship and service. Incumbent has the major responsibility for directing programs funded in whole or in part by the Foundation but works closely with the Foundation when developing and executing these programs. Incumbent represents the library at meetings of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for the Foundation.

Responsible for providing leadership, policy development, program accountability, budget formulation, and strategic planning for the library in context with NARA's overall strategic plan and annual operating plans and budget.

Plan and direct the programs and activities of the library which contain the papers of Richard Nixon, including the White House papers for the period of his tenure; the papers of persons such as cabinet officers, heads of Federal agencies, members of Congress, political leaders, as well as national political organizations; selected records of federal agencies; a library of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and other printed materials; audiovisual materials including motion and still pictures, slides, sound recordings, and other such materials; and collections of museum objects and memorabilia related to the President and his times.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

  • Must complete a 1-year SL probationary period, unless previously completed.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Must complete a SL Personnel Financial Disclosure Report annually.
  • Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.
Key Requirements:
  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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  3. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals
All Technical Professional Qualifications (TPQs) noted in the "Qualifications" section.

In addressing these mandatory qualifications, elaborate on your accomplishments, experience, training, education, and awards, highlighting the problems solved and work objectives met, i.e., the results of your effort and evidence of your success. Do not repeat entries from your narrative work history.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible experience directly related to the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications. All experience will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent, with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. If you do not meet the requirements, specialized experience, and all mandatory technical qualifications then that may result in disqualification.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one year of specialized experience related to this position. Specialized experience includes:

- Directing a historical, archival, cultural, philanthropic, educational, or governmental institution; AND
-Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining public-private or other coalitions and partnerships to advance the programs and missions of a public or private institution; AND
-Demonstrated experience in setting priorities, developing and implementing policy, and strategic planning in a museum or library.

Mandatory Qualifications Requirements:

To meet minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following technical competencies. These competencies would typically be gained through experience, education, and training that reflects progressive development and achievement in managing a Federal legal program for a nationwide organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (TPQs) All applicants must address how their knowledge and experience relates to the following TPQs. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR RESPONSE TO ONE (1) SINGLE SPACED PAGE PER TPQ WITH THE FONT SIZE NO SMALLER THAN POINT 12.

  • TPQ 1: Describe your experience developing cooperative working relationships with external stakeholders, including private support organizations, the academic community, and professional organizations to further the mission of an organization.
  • TPQ 2: Describe your experience directing a historical, archival, cultural, philanthropic, educational, or governmental institution
  • TPQ 3: Describe your experience in providing leadership, policy development, program accountability, budget formulation, and strategic planning for an organization in context with the overall strategic plan and annual operating plans and budget.


Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

  • To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance on other Federal agency safety protocols based on vaccination status-including guidance on protocols related to masking, distancing, travel, testing, and quarantine-remains in effect.
    Please DO NOT attach any vaccination statuses or vaccination documentation to this application package.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Archives and Records Administration.
  • This is a non-bargaining unit position.
  • We offer opportunities for telework per Agency policy.
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • This position is an excepted service Senior Level (SL) appointment within the Federal Government and serves at the pleasure of the Archivist of the United States.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All applicants will be evaluated by a panel of senior executives on the following documents to determine the degree to which they possess the qualifications:

Your application includes your:

1. Resume
2. Responses to the TPQ's (if applicable)
3. Required supporting documents.

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:

1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
2. Rating: Applicants will be evaluated by an SL board based on the technical (TPQ) qualification requirements stated in this announcement.
3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview.

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