Duties
As a HISTORIAN, GS-0170-09, you will obtain documents, published articles, photographs, videos and other Artifacts relating to significant historical events involving the state's National Guard and determines which records need to be researched; write historical summaries and narratives detailing the state's National Guard participation in significant historical events (wars and campaigns, disaster relief, domestic disorders, etc.); develop outreach programs tailored for local and state historical and cultural institutions, local school systems, Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) recruiters, as well as the state Public Affairs Office staff, and other military and civilian entities; assist unit commanders/unit historians in preparing for the documentation of the unit's deployments to ensure complete and accurate collection of documents and historical items; assists unit commanders/unit historians in preparing historical reports; examines historical reports for completeness and accuracy; plan and manage the overall storage plan for the historical documentation and historical artifacts, to include location of source materials, depositories and headquarters/unit records.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Never been convicted by a general, special, or summary courts-martial.
Qualifications
MILITARY GRADES: Enlisted (E4 to E6) Warrant Officer (WO1 to CW2) or Officer (2LT to 1LT)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history or combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (Must have 24 months) of experience, education or training that provided knowledge of established historical research methods and techniques, to include collection, evaluation, and analysis of historical facts. Experience conducting comprehensive evaluations and making presentations. Experience preparing reports and other written communication. Experience and skill with problem solving. Experience or knowledge of the National Guard history and operational capabilities.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.