Archivist

Duties

• Manage the NASA Goddard archival activities by appraising, accessioning, processing, and describing analog and digital records in the NASA Goddard Archives.
• Manage physical and intellectual control over the collection to ensure the proper management, use, and access to the collection.
• Appraise NASA-wide documents for historical value to NASA Goddard; evaluate reports, memos, photographic prints, working files, etc. and determine which should be accessioned into the NASA Goddard Archives.
• Assist the Chief Archivist in developing policy, documentation, and workflows relating to NASA-wide archival functions.
• Create and maintain electronic finding aids according to NASA Archives standards. Provide guidance to NASA personnel, historians, scholars, researchers, and others to ensure optimal use of electronic finding aids for historical research purposes.
• Conduct extensive or intensive research on the materials and/or in secondary sources to establish facts surrounding the materials, artifacts, and/or documentation.
• Provide reference and research services in response to requests for information related to the NASA Archives or NASA History topics.
• Participate as NASA Goddard's representative in Agency, inter-agency, professional, and other external events relating to archives, history, and aerospace activities.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• This position may require a one-year trial period.
  
  

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

• Utilizing archival principles and practices to maintain and administer record keeping systems (e.g. appraising, accessioning, processing, or describing analog and digital records);
• Contributing to the creation and maintenance of electronic finding aids in accordance with archival standards;
• Conducting research and assisting with writing historical documentation related to archival records.
  
  

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

Basic Requirements

• You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major in archival science; or a degree in a related field that includes 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.
  
  

or

• Have a combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
  
  

U.S. degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ .

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ .

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Additional Information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

This appointment may be extended beyond the initial appointment date, for a period not to exceed a total of six years.

Under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004, individuals appointed under this announcement may be converted to permanent appointment, either non-competitively or through internal agency competitive placement procedures. Conversion is not guaranteed and is contingent on the employee meeting all legal requirements. For more information, see: Term Appointments | NASA

Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position. If selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

If You Have Special Priority Selection Rights Under The Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Or The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), You Must

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
• Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information.
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents.'
  
  

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click: https:// www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire