Clarification from the agency

Post-secondary students and recent graduates that have been awarded a degree from qualifying educational institutions within two years, extended to four years for those who have completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years.

• You will plan, research, and prepare monographs, articles, briefings, and papers that furnish historical background, data, and analysis.
• You will work with the section lead and Branch leadership to determine projects and research topics.
• You will analyze historical documents and investigate past events.
• You will prepare analytical products on conflicts, events, and topics in U.S. naval history of lasting relevance to Navy leaders and planners.
• You will provide updates on progress of historical projects to the section lead.
• You will respond to naval history inquiries from executives and action officers.
• You will conduct oral histories, including participating in interviews, preparing interview questions, and processing interviews.
• You will perform varied duties designed to hone knowledge and skill in applying historical methodology.
• You will conduct research at various records repositories and libraries.
• You will establish the relative values and importance of historical facts uncovered as a result of research in order to present an objective and complete picture of the specific subject matter.
• You will work as part of a larger team collaborating on assignments and integrating different approaches into one consistent and cohesive project.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: (1) Researching of current and historic issues; (2) Planning, researching, preparing original studies, monographs, briefings, booklets, articles, chronologies, and other products that furnish detailed historical background and perspective; (3) Investigating and defining past events and provide analysis of these events to prepare leadership and effectively deal with problems; (4) Participating in interviews, preparing interview questions, and processing interviews; (5) Editing or transcribing historical documents; and (6) Providing interpretive and intellectual support for public outreach functions to include multimedia presentations, online features, education programs, and presentations.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.