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National Archives and Records Administration Supervisory Archivist in Lenexa, Kansas
Summary This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, within the Office of Research Services (R). As a Supervisory Archivist, you will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the archival functions of the employees assigned to the incumbent. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring participation of the staff in all phases of the lifecycle of records in the purview of the unit. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Archivist, you will: Carry out leadership responsibilities and complex professional assignments involving delivery of archival and advisory services to federal agencies, NARA units and offices, and a wide spectrum of customers and researchers. Implement actions to accession records into unit holdings, according to records schedules, NARA policies, and federal law. Supervise activities that establish and maintain physical and intellectual control over accessioned records. Assist with Special Access and FOIA processing within the unit as appropriate. Provide supervision to subordinate staff in order to accomplish the work of the unit. Work directly with the field support officer, administrative officer, FOSA, FRC supervisor, and building manager (depending on site), to address resource and facility support needs, meet facility requirements, provide information technology, and carry out purchasing and personnel actions. Handle complex archival and administrative problems and specified tasks associated with the full spectrum of archival science and duties, and program and human capital administration. Requirements 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. 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. A one year supervisory or managerial 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. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel 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. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. 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. Public Trust background investigation will be required. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-13: You must have at least one year of experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent that 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: Supervising or leading a team or project performing one or more archival functions; AND Utilizing archival principles relating to holding security, reference, processing, reformatting and accessioning concepts or laws, to provide advice and guidance to management relative to incorporating program strategies and goals into operational processes and work plans; AND Proposing and implementing solutions/strategies for program improvement to assure the continuing effectiveness of activities in support of the agency's mission. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following requirements, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F): Time-in-Grade: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions. Basic Requirement for All Grades: Individual Occupational Requirements 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. OR 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. When the National Archives and Records Administration completes their selections, the remaining lists of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional offices, bureaus, or agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional offices or bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. This is a non bargaining Unit position. We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.