ARCHIVES TECHNICIAN

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, Archives Technicians Series 1421 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of descriptive copy cataloging standards and processing of books, including correcting bibliographic information and MARC records and printing catalog cards and spine labels with call numbers. Knowledge of best practices in library and archives research support using complex finding aids, inventories, and digital archives systems to answer inquiries, screen records, and carry out targeted digitization as required to meet user needs. Knowledge of general archival principles, procedures, and techniques applicable to acquiring, preserving, safeguarding, and providing for use of agency documents and manuscript collections, including understanding of access restrictions in library and archives settings. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of descriptive copy cataloging standards and processing of books, including correcting bibliographic information and MARC records and printing catalog cards and spine labels with call numbers. Knowledge of best practices in library and archives research support using complex finding aids, inventories, and digital archives systems to answer inquiries, screen records, and carry out targeted digitization as required to meet user needs. Knowledge of general archival principles, procedures, and techniques applicable to acquiring, preserving, safeguarding, and providing for use of agency documents and manuscript collections, including understanding of access restrictions in library and archives settings Ability to develop expertise in Air Force and Air Force Academy histories, as well as pertinent federal regulations related to records management and archives. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of individuals, using a high degree of tact and diplomacy to deliver quality customer service. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical work that supports access to archival holdings and maintains physical and intellectual control over records. The work encompasses the full range of archival support services to include reference, researcher assistance, and other customer service.