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Dear Colleague:
In an effort to locate candidates to fill the position of the Director of the Public Programs Staff at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), I am writing to enlist your help in encouraging potential candidates to apply. Further details about this position can be found in the attached vacancy announcement.
This is a critical position for which the competition is open to all interested, qualified candidates. We need to find the best professionals available, and your assistance in informing potential candidates of this opportunity, and circulating the attached announcement, is greatly appreciated. Please contact me if you have any questions about these positions.
Director, Public Programs Staff, GS-1001-15, permanent, full-time position at the Washington, DC facility.
Opens May 23, closes July 5, 2000.
Thanks.
Tracy W. Scott, SPHR
Personnel Management Specialist
National Archives & Records Administration
Office of Human Resources & Information Services
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 1200
College Park, MD 20740-6001
Office: (301) 713-6760, ext 282
Fax: (301) 713-7272
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
National Archives and Records Administration
PUBLIC NOTICE
VACANCY NUMBER: NW-00-270
OPENING DATE: MAY 23, 2000
CLOSING DATE: JULY 5, 2000
POSITION: Director, Public Programs Staff, GS-1001-15 (1 position)
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None
SALARY RANGE: $84,638 - $110,028
SPECIAL NOTES: Recruitment bonus is subject to approval. Relocation
expenses are subject to approval. This is a permanent, full-time position.
This position is not in the AFGE bargaining unit. This position is a
supervisory position. U.S. citizenship is required. You may be required to
undergo a background investigation before appointment to this position.
LOCATION: National Archives and Records Administration, Office of Records
Services, Public Programs Staff, Washington, DC
The National Archives Building in Washington, DC at Seventh and Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW is located halfway between the White House and the Capitol, housing
some of the oldest and most important records of the Federal government for
the study of American history. The building, designed by John Russell Pope and
completed in 1934, is being partially renovated to replace the building
systems and provide handicap access to the Charters of Freedom displayed in
the building's Rotunda. Washington's Metro system has a stop across
Pennsylvania Avenue for two of its lines that provide access to the entire
system throughout the city and into the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. The
National Mall with its many museums is adjacent to the south side of the
building, and to the north are the Folger Shakespeare Theater and the new MCI
sports center. The neighborhood between is the District of Columbia's
revitalized Pennsylvania Avenue quarter full of new restaurants, art
galleries, and book stores.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL SOURCES - Applications being accepted from the
general public. U.S. citizenship is required. Current and former Federal
employees, ICTAP eligibles, preference eligible veterans, and those eligible
under a special appointing authority (such as Veterans Readjustment Act or
Veterans Equal Opportunity Act) are also encouraged to apply.
OUR MISSION: The National Archives and Records Administration, an independent
Federal agency, is at the forefront in fields from document preservation to
electronic records. Exciting developments in these fields, along with NARA?s
growing leadership in information technologies, make it a vital and
interesting place to work. By ensuring ready access to essential evidence
(records from all three branches of the Federal Government that document the
rights and entitlements of citizens, the actions for which Federal officials
are accountable, and the national experience), NARA bears unique importance in
a democratic system that depends upon the preservation and availability of
such records.
At more than thirty sites across the country (regional archives and records
services facilities, Presidential libraries, and three major buildings in the
Washington, D.C., area), NARA safeguards and makes available millions of
textual and non-textual records ranging from our Declaration of Independence
and Constitution to a rapidly increasing number of modern electronic files.
NARA each year welcomes to its exhibits nearly two million visitors and serves
the needs of thousands of researchers. NARA assists Federal agencies in
documenting their activities; publishes the Federal Register and other
official documents; oversees Federal declassification policies; and makes
grants supporting initiatives to document American history.
DUTIES: Directs the Public Programs Staff in promoting and publicizing the
National Archives and Records Administration and its educational and cultural
services. Leads a 3-4 year project to develop a permanent exhibit on the
Charters of Freedom (the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill
of Rights). The opening of this exhibit will coincide with the reopening of
the newly renovated National Archives Building and the redisplay of the
Charters after re-encasement. Collaborates with a high-level public advisory
board, consults with government and private sector stakeholders, analyzes
current and prospective audiences, and uses focus groups and surveys to create
a conceptual direction for the project. Actively participates in fundraising
activities to obtain support for the Charters of Freedom exhibit and
associated programs. Develops and implements a public outreach program that
uses as its centerpiece the new permanent exhibition on the Charters of
Freedom. Participates in fundraising activities to secure funds to support the
public outreach program. Advises the Archivist of the United States and NARA?s
Leadership Team on public programs issues. Develops exhibits for display at
the National Archives Building and at other NARA facilities in the Washington,
DC, area. Directs educational programs that feature and demonstrate the use of
NARA holdings. Provides online access of exhibits and products developed to
citizens and interested parties worldwide. Develops special events such as
film series, lectures, and workshops. Manages NARA?s volunteer program.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to
the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience
directly related to the position that has equipped you with the particular
knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of
the position. Typically, this would include experience in: museum exhibit and
public program development; interacting and collaborating with a diverse
constituency with conflicting agendas; program management; and fundraising.
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES NOTE: Time-in-grade restrictions apply if applying under
merit promotion procedures, which means to be eligible for the GS-15, you must
have one year of Federal service as a GS-14 in the same or related position.
ICTAP PRIORITY CONSIDERATION: In addition to one year of specialized
experience, displaced employees who are well qualified may be eligible for
priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance
Program (ICTAP). Well qualified applicants are those who fully meet all
qualification requirements and are able to satisfactorily perform the duties
of the position upon entry. You must submit the following: RIF Separation
Notice, evidence of full performance level of current position; most recent
performance appraisal; and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, to verify reassignment eligibility.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: In addition to one year of specialized experience, if you
served on active duty in the United States military and were separated under
honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans preference. Veterans
who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces
under honorable condition after three years or more of continuous active
service may apply. Most veterans who served in the Gulf War era (August 2,
1990 through January 2, 1992) are eligible. Veterans who did not serve during
this time, but whose service began after October 15, 1976, must have a
campaign badge, expeditionary medal, or a service-connected disability to be a
preference eligible. To claim 5-point veterans preference, submit a copy of
your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other
proof of eligibility. To claim 10-point veterans preference, submit a SF-15,
Application for 10-point Veterans Preference, plus the documentation required
by that form. For further details, call OPM at 912-757-3000 and select Federal
Employment Topics, and then select Veterans, or visit the OPM VetGuide web
site: www.opm.gov/employ/html/vetguide.htm.
Males over age 18 who were born after December 31, 1959, must have registered
with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a
Federal job.
EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES: If you meet the basic qualifications, an evaluation
will be conducted to determine if you possess the following KSAs required for
this position. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to
the selecting official for final consideration. Therefore, you are strongly
encouraged to submit a separate narrative statement for each KSA, explaining
how your experience, education, training, self-development activities,
appraisals, awards, etc. relates to the position. Providing this information
is optional; however, you may be at a disadvantage when compared to other
applicants by not addressing the following:
1. Museum exhibit and public program development - Demonstrated knowledge of
museum exhibit and public program principles and practices. Ability to apply
conceptual creativity to the development of exhibits and public programs.
Professional stature in the museum community. Knowledge of archival
institutions, policies, and practices.
2. Communications skills - Demonstrated ability to represent a large cultural
institution to the public. Ability to interact and collaborate with a diverse
constituency with conflicting agendas; public relations sensitivity. Ability
to network and develop alliances with external groups including the public,
Federal agencies, professional organizations, the academic community, and
private corporations and organizations.
3. Knowledge of American history ? Demonstrated knowledge of American history,
culture, and Constitutional development as evidenced by education, exhibit and
public programs experience, and/or such publications as exhibit catalogs.
4. Program management - Demonstrated experience managing a public programs or
other organization that provides services to the public. Skill in analyzing
and formulating resource needs, recruiting and organizing a staff,
establishing goals and objectives, and evaluating program performance.
Experience at raising funds from private sources to support exhibits and
public programs.
HOW TO APPLY: Along with your resume/application (see below for required
information), submit the following documents that apply:
- Separate statement addressing the above KSAs. Please limit response to one
page per KSA (Optional, but encouraged)
- Copy of DD-214 to verify preference eligibility (applies to veterans only)
- Copy of most recent performance appraisal with an interim or final rating
(applies to Federal employees only)
- Copy of SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, to verify competitive
status or reinstatement eligibility (applies to Federal employees only)
- OPM Form 1386, Background Survey Questionnaire (Optional, but encouraged)
Current and former Federal employees who wish to be considered under both
merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit two (2) complete
applications. If only one (1) application is received, it will be considered
under merit promotion procedures.
Your eligibility will be based solely on the application submitted. If your
application does not contain all of the requested information, you may lose
consideration for the job. Official Personnel Folders of internal candidates
will not be reviewed to determine qualifications for the position.
REQUIRED INFORMATION: You may apply by submitting ONE of the following: a
resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), Application for
Federal Employment (SF-171), or any other written format you choose as long as
it contains all required information. For application forms, visit the U.S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) web site at www.usajobs.opm.gov, or call
the Human Resources Office listed below. Although a standard application form
is not required, we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications
and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment. Your
application must include the following information:
JOB INFORMATION:
- Announcement number and the position title and grade(s)
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
- Your full name and social security number
- Mailing address (include zip code), day and evening phone numbers
- Country of citizenship (U.S. citizenship is required)
- Veterans' preference (if applicable; DD-214 is required)
- Highest Federal civilian grade held (if applicable - include job series and
dates at that grade)
EDUCATION:
- Highest education level achieved. Specify: name of educational institution,
city, state, zip code (if known), date or expected date (month/year) of
completion of degree requirements, and type of degree received. Graduates of
foreign universities must include proof of foreign education equivalency to an
accredited U.S. college/university. Copy of college transcripts or list of
college courses (if required, or applicable to the position).
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Paid and nonpaid work experience related to the position. For each period of
work experience include:
- Job title, series/grade (if Federal employment)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address (indicate if we may contact current supervisor)
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (month/year)
- Hours per week and salary.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Job-related training courses (title and year)
- Job-related skills (languages, typing speed, computer skills, tools, etc.)
- Job-related certificates/licenses (current), honors, awards, and special
accomplishments (publications, memberships in professional or honor societies,
leadership activities)
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Making a false statement in any part of your application may result in you
not being hired; being fired after beginning work; or being fined or jailed.
- Use of postage paid official government envelopes to mail job applications
is a violation of Federal regulations. Applications submitted via Government
envelopes will not be accepted.
- Enrollment in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for payment of salary
is required as a condition of employment for all new employees.
- In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3303, recommendations by a Senator or
Representative may not be considered except as to the character or residence
of the applicant.
- Under NARA regulations, an employee whose current performance rating of
record is below the fully successful level is not eligible for promotion.
- You will not be notified of the status of your application until a final
selection has been made.
Applications packages must be sent or delivered to:
Tracy W. Scott, SPHR
National Archives and Records Administration
Human Resources Services Division
8601 Adelphi Road, Room 1200
College Park, Maryland 20740-6001
Phone: 301-713-6760 ext. 282
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO
RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
NARA PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY
PART OF THE APPLICATION AND HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT US. THE DECISION ON
GRANTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODDATION WILL BE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
NARA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN,
SEX, DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, OR MEMBERSHIP IN
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION.