ARCHIVIST

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, National Declassification Center. The Incumbent carries out complex professional assignments involving delivery of advisory services to Federal agencies; development and application of records schedules; accessioning and processing of records; protecting records and ensuring their proper storage, handling, conservation, digitization, and reproduction.

As an ARCHIVIST, you will: Contribute to the planning of programs leading to the identification and protection of permanently valuable records. Plan and coordinate activities leading to the identification of records eligible for transfer to the National Archives and Records Administration. Review records and apply appropriate restrictions in compliance with EO 13526, the Freedom of Information Act, access rules of the House and Senate, copyright laws, or donor requirements. Contribute significantly to the planning of a finding aids program that facilitates discovery and use of a complex body of records.

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 probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. 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.D Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required. The work is mostly sedentary, however the incumbent must be physically able to perform the duties of this position. Demands may include climbing caster-equipped ladders, maneuvering on catwalks, moving heavy carts of records, and handling boxes of records stored up to 15 feet above the floor and typically weighing 50 pounds, occasionally more. The work may also demand considerable periods of maintaining a stationary position, moving, or otherwise positioning oneself to access objects, equipment, or records located in high and low places. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of an office or warehouse, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations. The work areas are lighted, heated and ventilated. Incumbent will handle aged records that are dusty and fragile. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. This position also requires Q sensitive and Top Secret security clearance.