Archives Technician
The purpose of this position is to assist in the organization and maintenance of archeological project document collections. The incumbent is responsible for a broad range of functions, including accessioning, arranging, preserving, and providing reference services for and disposition of these documents. Catalogs and indexes a large variety of materials. Examines for content, and identifies and selects significant concepts and characteristics to be recorded for use in automated retrieval. Recognizes the need for cross referencing related fields. Determines locations and subjects for additional level of coding for source materials. This involves identifying various buildings or areas within parks, utilizing many reference sources (e.g., maps, atlases, reports), and consulting with professional staff as necessary. Anticipates long and short term user requirements in making indexing choices. Uses the automated cataloging system (ICMS or its successor) and procedures to catalog and manage archival collections. Enters data into systems. Assists in the preparation of finding aids. Ensures proper maintenance, storage, control, and record management of materials. Determines proper plans for arranging/rearranging materials within space limitations. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one year of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Protect, maintain, preserve, and provide access to the historical collections; ensure proper maintenance, storage, control, and record management of materials; assure preservation of historic document collections; assist in the preparation of preservation plans for collections and assist with basic preservation treatments; entering archive collection documentation into automated databases; cataloging archival records, such as document descriptions to allow easy access to information; catalog archival and museum collections and generate findings aids.Assisting with conducting research in collections and record groups. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education:
Successful completion of one year of graduate education in anthropology, archeology, or related fields. -OR- Combination of Education and
Experience:
Equivalent combination of experience and education as described above that meets 100% of the requirements for this position. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Protect, maintain, preserve, and provide access to the historical collections; ensure proper maintenance, storage, control, and record management of materials; assure preservation of historic document collections; assist in the preparation of preservation plans for collections and assist with basic preservation treatments; entering archive collection documentation into automated databases; cataloging archival records, such as document descriptions to allow easy access to information; catalog archival and museum collections and generate findings aids.Assisting with conducting research in collections and record groups. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education:
Successful completion of one year of graduate education in anthropology, archeology, or related fields. -OR- Combination of Education and
Experience:
Equivalent combination of experience and education as described above that meets 100% of the requirements for this position. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
- Department:
1421 Archives Technician - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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