Archivist
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - National Archives and Records Administration
Location
College Park, Maryland College Park, Maryland
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Office of the Chief Operating Officer (C), Research Services (R), Special Access and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program (RF) serving as an archivist. The Special Access and FOIA Program is responsible for the physical and intellectual control of records of all closed Independent Counsels, the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Assassination Records Collection, and other sensitive records.
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Conditions of Employment
This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement ST-12473888-24-MU. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
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.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- 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.
- Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.
- Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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- Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
- This position also requires Q sensitive and Top secret security clearance
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To be qualified for this position at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Reviewing records to determine whether information is restricted by federal, state, or local access statutes and/or policies (such as the Freedom of Information Act). AND
- Making release decisions- for example, by processing FOIA requests and making the determination to release information or redact information and apply exemptions. AND
- Researching, analyzing, and recommending solutions to legal, access, or archival problems. AND
- Performing analytical and research techniques to deliver reference and research assistance to individuals, agencies, and/or organizations.
- Evaluating records and determining whether they contain information that is restricted by federal, state, or local access statutes and/or policies (such as the Freedom of Information Act). AND
- Interpreting, researching, and responding to information requests from various audiences. AND
- Planning and executing projects that involve setting objectives, tracking progress, and following timelines.
Education
Education Requirements: The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Basic requirements for all grades:
- 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.
- Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Additional information
- 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 bargaining unit position. AFGE Council 260
- We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
- We offer opportunities for alternative and flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
Date Posted
07/11/2024
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