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U.S. Army Center of Military History -
Senior Historian (Oral History Team), Histories Division, Historical Support Branch Location: Washington, DC, United States Institution Type: Government Position Type: Research Professional Submitted: Friday, May 29th, 2009
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HISTORIAN SALARY RANGE: 86,927.00 - 113,007.00 USD/year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 29, 2009 to Friday, June 12, 2009 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0170-13/13 POSITION INFORMATION: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time DUTY LOCATIONS: Vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - DC - Washington WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US Citizens JOB SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007! Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. US ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY, HISTORIES DIVISION, HISTORICAL SUPPORT BRANCH, WASHINGTON, DC About the Position: The incumbent serves as project leader for drafting Army regulations governing the Army Oral History Program and monographs related to oral history as part of the CMH publication series. Work is performed in a general office setting. Who May Apply: Click here for more information: http://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/help/VAB/step5_exp.html Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles. All U. S. citizens. KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizen Additional Duty Location Info: 1 vacancy - DC - Washington MAJOR DUTIES: You will serve as a Senior Historian and team leader for the Oral History Team, responsible for the coordination of the U.S. Army's oral history program and all activities relating to oral history. You will serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in supervising the execution of all transcription contracts. You will direct, control, and distribute the oral history database for and to the entire U.S. Army History Program. You will independently prepare and/or serve as project leader for drafting Army regulations governing the Army Oral History Program as part of CMH publication series. You will serve as the Chief of Military History's senior advisor in matters concerning oral history. You will guide the work of other oral historians including professional historians in preparing for and conducting oral history interviews with senior members of the Army Staff. You will serve as representative of the Chief of Military History in all matters relating to oral history programs. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Click on link below to view qualification standard. https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/forward/VAB?id=qualifications&selection1=occGroup2 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates for this position must identify in their resume that they possess one year of specialized experience and training that provide 1. Knowledge and ability to serve as a Senior Historian and team leader for the Oral History Team, responsible for the coordination of the U.S. Army's oral history program and all activities relating to oral history. 2. Knowledge and ability to serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in supervising the execution of all transcription contracts. 3. Ability to direct, control, and distribute the oral history database for and to the entire U.S. Army History Program. 4. Knowledge and ability to independently prepare and/or serve as project leader for drafting Army regulations governing the Army Oral History Program as part of CMH publication series. 5. Knowledge and ability to serve as the Chief of Military History's senior advisor in matters concerning oral history. 6. Ability to guide the work of other oral historians including professional historians in preparing for and conducting oral history interviews with senior members of the Army Staff. 7. Knowledge and ability to serve as representative of the Chief of Military History in all matters relating to oral history programs. Must possess A. Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history; or B. 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. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction. Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent). Demonstrated work experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. GS-12 and above: Bachelor's degree directly related to this occupation and 1 year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level. Other Requirements: http://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/help/VAB/step8_exp.html Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. One year trial/probationary period may be required. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position. BENEFITS: The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job. OTHER INFORMATION: Click here for more information: http://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/help/VAB/step7_exp.html To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 5 percent. Other Advantages: RELOCATION / RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE may be considered up to 25% of salary contingent upon eligibility and senior level approval. HOW TO APPLY: Click here for more information: http://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/help/VAB/Resumix.html Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Resume must be on file in our centralized database. Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume: https://cpolst.belvoir.army.mil/public/resumebuilder/builder/index.jsp REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Central Resume Processing Center Phone: 410-306-0137 Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil Or write: Central Resume Processing Center 314 Johnson Street Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page. |
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Contact Info: Central Resume Processing Center 314 Johnson Street Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283 410-306-0137 applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil Website: http://www.history.army.mil/ |
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