Job Listing: Archivist

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Abilene, KS Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, you can make history at the National Archives. Our dedicated staff work across a variety of career fields to safeguard the records of the Federal Government - more than 10 billion of them. Visit our Employee Gallery at www.archives.gov/careers to see the kinds of dynamic projects our staff are undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the National Archives!

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library is seeking an Archivist to work at 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene, KS 67410.

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Major Duties

- Processes presidential materials, federal records, and personal collections.  Reviews both non-classified and national security classified documents for content.  - Provides reference service in response to simple and complex e-mail, phone, fax, and written requests for information.- Determines and applies declassification guidelines to presidential papers, donated historical materials, and Federal records.  - Assists in planning the content and direction of public programs and other library outreach efforts.  - Collaborates with the museum staff in planning and preparation of exhibits involving archival materials from the Library’s holdings. 

How to Apply

STEP ONE - Resume

All applicants must submit a resume.  You may create your resume in USAJOBS, use the OF-612 (Optional Form for Federal Employment), or use another equivalent format.  Regardless of the format you choose, you must include:

a.  Announcement number and position title and grade.

b.  Personal information:  Full name, mailing address, contact information, and last four digits of your Social Security Number.

c.  Education:  High School name and date of diploma or GED, colleges/universities attended and major  field(s) of study, total credit hours completed, and type of degree(s) and year received.

d.  Work Experience:  Job title, hours per week, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates of employment (month and year), salary, duties, and accomplishments.  Indicate whether your current supervisor may be contacted.

e.  Other Qualifications:  Job-related training courses, skills, certificates, licenses, honors, awards, and/or special accomplishments.

STEP TWO - Narrative Responses to KSAs

All applicants must provide narrative responses to the KSAs listed in the 'How You Will Be Evaluated' section.  Your narratives should explain how your work experience, education, training, self-development activities, appraisals, awards, etc. relate to each KSA.  Address each KSA separately.  More information:  http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/ksas.pdf

STEP THREE - Supporting Documentation

a.  You must provide a copy of your college transcripts.  Note:  You must submit copies of college transcripts if substituting education for experience or if specific education is required.

b.  All applicants are also asked to submit NARA Form 3035, Applicant Background Survey.  This form is available at http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/

Current and former Federal employees must also submit:

a.  A copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that documents your career or career-conditional status or reinstatement eligibility (such as a promotion, reassignment, within-grade increase, or appointment SF-50).

b.  A copy of your latest performance appraisal.

c.  A second copy of your application package (if you wish to be considered under both merit promotion and public notice procedures).  If you submit only one application package and do not specify how you would like to be considered, you will be considered under merit promotion procedures only.

Veterans claiming preference must also submit:

a. A copy of your DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and

b. If claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans’ Preference plus the proof required by the form.

Persons with disabilities and others who are eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities (e.g., service with the Government Accountability Office {GAO}, Peace Corps, etc.) must also:

a.  Clearly specify this eligibility on your application and provide supporting documentation as provided by that authority.

Displaced Federal Employees (ICTAP eligibles) must also submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for special selection consideration:

a. A separation notice;

b.  An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which reflects your current or last position, grade level, duty location, and documents separation from Federal service;

c. An agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated;

d. An OPM Notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR

e. A Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 USC 8337(h) or 8456.

STEP FOUR - Submit Application Package

We will accept applications via mail, hand-delivery, fax, or online through USAJOBS.  Applications submitted via mail must be postmarked by the closing date of the announcement.  If hand-carried or faxed your application must be received by the closing date.  If applying online, be sure your application is submitted by midnight Eastern Standard Time of the closing date. 

Mail to:

NARA, Human Resources Services Division

Human Resources Operations Branch (NAHO)

Attn:  David Tanner

9700 Page Avenue, Room 399

St. Louis, MO  63132

Fax to:  314-801-0845.  Be sure to include your name and announcement number on all documents. 

Apply Online:

USAJOBS provides a “Create a Resume” feature to develop and submit a resume, as well as upload additional documents to your portfolio.  Narrative responses to the KSAs may be included in your resume in the ‘Additional Information’ section, or as a separate document you can submit as an attachment with your resume.     

If your resume is already saved in USAJOBS, go to your resume, select ‘edit’ to add KSA narratives in the “Additional Information” section of your resume.  Then, the completed resume can be attached to this vacancy announcement and submitted electronically.  OR  if you have saved additional documents in your portfolio (DD 214, SF 15, SF 50, transcripts, or other types of documents) you may submit up to five attachments with your resume to this vacancy announcement.  You may create as an attachment a document for KSAs.  To begin, scroll down to the end of the vacancy announcement, click on the ‘Apply Online’ icon, and follow the instructions.  You will be prompted to attach your resume, then the attachments (this is a 2-step process).  You will receive a ‘Confirmation of Submission’ message.  If you do not receive this message, please submit again as this indicates your resume and attachments have not been received.

NOTE: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application.  This position requires completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described above.  Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the ‘How to Apply’ instructions.  The additional information may be attached through USAJOBS, mailed to the above address or faxed to 314-801-0845.

Contact Information:
David Tanner

Phone: (800) 827-4898

Fax: 314-801-0845

TDD: 314-801-0886


Or write:
National Archives and Records Administration
9700 Page Ave., Room 399 (NAHO)
St. Louis, MO 63132

US

Fax: 314-801-0845


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.  The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.  We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement.  You will be notified of the outcome.