Archivist

What you would do

• Survey records and write appraisal reports.
• Arrange and describe institutional and manuscript collections.
• Provide reference service and research help.
• Run digitization projects and maintain archive information management.

Do you qualify for GS-9 (up to GS-11)?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience equal in responsibility to GS-08. That means applying archival methods to appraise, arrange, preserve and describe records at a museum or cultural organization. Federal or private sector work can count.

With education: A bachelor's degree in archival science, or a bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or political science or government, plus 12 semester hours in archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government. You can also combine at least 30 semester hours of those courses with more education or experience. Schools must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditor.

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume, no more than 2 pages, showing name, email, work schedule, hours per week, dates of employment, duties, and pay plan, series and grade for federal jobs
• Unofficial school transcripts if you use education to qualify (official transcript needed before appointment)
• Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign education, if applicable
• DD-214 or other proof if you claim veterans' preference
• Optional cover letter
• Optional most recent performance appraisal

How you will be rated: Your resume and application questions are rated on archival knowledge, record survey and reference skills, information management, and communication. Candidates are sorted into Qualified, Well Qualified or Best Qualified categories, and a subject matter expert reviews your application. Overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment can get you removed.

Tips for this job:

• List dates by month and year, and hours per week, for every job and volunteer role you count.
• Include the pay plan, series (1420) and grade for any federal job on your resume.
• If you use education to qualify, send unofficial transcripts with your application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: None listed. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a United States citizen
• Employer participates in E-Verify
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation
• Must be suitable for federal employment based on a background investigation

Job details

Salary

$70,623 – $91,815 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-9 (up to GS-11) · General Schedule

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Other

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Archivist (1420)

Announcement

NGA-26-254-DE