VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
National Archives and Records Administration
VACANCY NUMBER 05-40B
ISSUE DATE 11-05-04
CLOSING DATE 12-03-04
The National Archives and Records Administration is accepting
applications for the following position. You must be a United States
citizen to apply.
POSITION: Management and Program Analyst, GS-343-12
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None
SALARY RANGE: GS-12: $61,712 pa to $80,222 pa
(*New employees usually start at the minimum salary rate. If you have
prior Federal service, you may start at a higher rate.)
Your application package must include all requested documents and must
be delivered or postmarked by the closing date of the announcement. We
will not accept your application if you send it in by fax or e-mail.
If you are a current or former Federal employee with career or career
conditional status and wish to be considered under both merit promotion
and public notice procedures, you must submit two complete
applications. If you submit one application, we will consider it under
merit promotion procedures.
LOCATION: NARA, Office of Regional Records Services, Record Management
Program, Rocky Mountain Region, Bldg. 46, Denver Federal Center, P.O.
Box 25307, Denver CO
(Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.)
NARA's MISSION: The National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA), ensures ready access to the essential evidence that
documents the rights of American citizens, the actions of Federal
officials, and the national experience. An independent Federal
agency that manages and holds the records of all three branches of
Government, NARA is a public trust on which our democracy depends.
We allow people to see for themselves the workings of our unique
government and make transparent the story of the American people,
including our successes and triumphs and blemishes and failures.
ABOUT US: NARA is a recognized leader in fields from document
preservation to electronic records, making it a vital and interesting
place to work. At more than 30 sites across the country - regional
archives, records centers, Presidential libraries, and three major
buildings in the Washington, DC, area - NARA safeguards and makes
available millions of records in a variety of media ranging from the
Declaration of Independence and Constitution to rapidly increasing
numbers and types of electronic files. Each year we welcome nearly two
million visitors to our exhibits and serve the needs of thousands of
researchers. We help Federal agencies documenting their activities;
publish the Federal Register and other official documents; oversee
Federal classification and declassification policies; and make grants
supporting initiatives to document American history.
The National Archives-Rocky Mountain Region is located in the Denver
Federal Center (DFC) in a western suburb of Denver at the base of the
Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The DFC is a secured facility that
is home to some 27 federal agencies employing over 6,000 people. The
DFC has free parking, a child care center, a fitness center, jogging
paths, credit unions, cafeterias, and wildlife. Many restaurants are
near, as are major shopping areas. The DFC is easily accessible by car
or bus from a major east-west freeway or Interstate 70, the primary
route to mountain recreation areas.
DUTIES: Provides assistance to Federal agencies in the management of
their records in all formats and media. Interviews agency officials in
Information Resources Management, Records Officers and Program Official
to obtain facts regarding the development, implementation and
administration of the Federal governments' various records management
programs to identify weaknesses or areas for improvement. Participates
with archivists and analysts, in evaluating or reviewing records
management programs, within Federal agencies to ensure that information
is adequately and properly maintained in organizations and that
dispositions for Federal records are established. Prepares
correspondence, project status reports, and final reports as assigned
or required to complete project assignments and maintains an automated
project control spreadsheet as necessary. Develops technical portions
of standards and disposition schedules for that media in the Federal
government. Provides technical advice and assistance to agency
personnel and government-wide agencies on electronic record keeping and
various records management and programs and practices in general.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: To be considered for this position at the GS-
12, you must have 1 year of specialized experience at least equivalent
to the GS-11 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience which shows you have the
knowledges, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this
position successfully. This type of experience is generally obtained
from having worked in a position similar to the position being filled.
Examples of specialized experience include performing duties involved
in planning, organizing and leading analytical projects; knowledge of
regulations, policies and procedures that govern the management of
records in all formats and media; and ability to produce clear and
understandable reports, correspondence, studies, evaluation reports,
presentations and briefings.
EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES: If you meet the basic qualification
requirements, we will evaluation your application against the
knowledges, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAO's)
required for this position. This evaluation determines which
candidates will be referred to the selecting official for final
consideration.
On plain paper, list each of the following KSAOs separately and explain
how your experience, education, training, self-development activities,
appraisals, awards, etc. relate to each KSAO. Please limit your
narratives to one page per KSAO. KSAO summary statements that address
all KSAOs together are not acceptable. To be considered for the
position, you must submit narrative KSAO statements with your
application package.
1. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices and technologies
of records and information management, including regulations,
guidance or instructions to evaluate records, prepare records
disposition schedules and advise organizations or offices on record
management programs.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing to accurately adviser and assist all levels of agency
management and produce clear and understandable correspondence and
reports.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, coordinate and execute
records management studies.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of computer technology to plan and develop
agency standards and guidelines on electronic record keeping
systems.
HOW TO APPLY: You may apply on
- Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment,
- Resume, or
- Any other written format. (Standard Form 171 is obsolete but is
acceptable).
Your application must include:
Job Information
- Announcement ˙rviews agency officials in
number and position title and grade(s)
Personal Information
- Full name and social security number
- Mailing address and day and evening telephone numbers
- Country of citizenship (U.S. citizenship is required)
- Veterans' preference
- Highest Federal civilian grade held (also include job series and
dates at that grade)
Work Experience For each period of paid and nonpaid work experiences
related to the job you are applying for, provide:
- Job title (include series and grade for Federal jobs)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and telephone number
- Starting and ending dates (month/year)
- Hours per week
- Salary
- Indicate if we may contact your supervisor
Education
- High School (name and address, date of diploma or GED)
- Colleges or universities (name and address, majors, type and year of
degree - if no degree, show total credits earned and whether semester
or quarter hours)
Other qualifications
- Job-related training courses (title and year)
- Job-related skills (language skills, computer skills, tools,
machinery, typing speed)
- Job-related honors, awards, special accomplishments (publications,
memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities)
Additional application documents
- Narrative KSAO statement You should submit a narrative description
of their experience as it applies to each of the knowledges, skills,
abilities, and other characteristics (KSAO's) under Evaluation of
Candidates in this announcement. Please limit narrative to one page
per KSAO.
- Education Copies of college transcripts if substituting for
experience.
- Veterans Preference To claim veteran's preference, you must submit
a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
To claim 10-point veterans preference, you must submit an SF 15,
Application for 10-point Veterans Preference, along with the required
documentation. Information regarding veterans preference is available
at http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp
- Background information Applicants are encouraged to submit NARA Form
3035, Applicant Background Survey. The form is available at
www.archives.gov/careers/employment/applicant_background_survey.html.
Note: Your eligibility will be based solely on the application you
submit; if your application is incomplete, you may not be considered
for this position.
You must send your application package to -
NARA, Human Resources Services Division
Human Resources Operations Branch (NHHO)
Attn: Mike Abramczyk
9700 Page Avenue, Room 399
St. Louis, MO 63132
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION: Displaced employees who are well qualified may
be eligible for priority consideration under the Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program. Reduction in Force notice must be
submitted with the application package. Well qualified applicants are
those who fully meet all qualification requirements, the requirements
listed under the section titled "Evaluation of Candidates" above, and
are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon
entry.
This position is full time permanent.
You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
A background investigation will be required for this position; a
preliminary criminal history check and credit check may be initiated
prior to final offer of employment.
For more information and/or forms, contact Mike Abramczyk at 1-800-827-
4898.
Hearing impaired applicants should make cal˙rviews agency officials in
ls on TDD equipment to 314-
801-0886 or 1-800-827-4898.
Please help us determine the best applicant by giving us complete and
accurate information. Applicants who make false statements on Federal
job applications may be turned down for the job or released after
beginning work.
NARA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please contact us.
Consideration will be given to all qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, disability, marital
status, age, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, status as a
parent, or membership or non-membership in employee organization.
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