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Summary
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Incumbent performs declassification processing work and data entry, including analyzing classified documents to identify equity- holding agencies and types of sensitive information, and applying appropriate agency guidelines to determine what may be declassified and what must be referred to specialists from other agencies.
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Duties
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The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties,and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
As an Archives Technician, you will:

• Conduct detailed evaluations of classified records to determine status, sensitivity, and eligibility for release, using declassification guidelines and waivers supplied by other federal agencies and NATO.
• Identify records suitable for declassification in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agencies equity training.
• Separate unclassified materials from restricted content to ensure proper handling and compliance.
• Process, organize, and prepare unclassified records for placement in open-stack areas accessible to the general public.

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Conditions of employment
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

• A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.
• The work is often sedentary, but also involves standing, walking, and lifting. Boxes handled can weigh up to 50 pounds. Some work may be on top of 14-foot ladders.

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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3. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
4. This position also requires Q sensitive and Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience for the GS-06 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-05 grade level, or equivalent, that is typically in or related to the position and which equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

• Communicating with customers and responding to inquiries, verbally or in writing; AND
• Using systems to locate items and/or using documentation to identify information relevant to a work assignment; AND
• Applying regulations and policies to accomplish work assignments.

Specialized Experience for the GS-05 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-04 grade level, or equivalent, that is typically in or related to the position and which equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

• Communicating to customer inquiries, verbally or in writing; AND
• Experience filing records; AND
• Following and referencing archival policy and procedures.

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You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: 4 years above high school
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You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.
NOTE: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.
Education
Education Requirements: The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• When the National Archives and Records Administration completes their selections, the remaining lists of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional offices, bureaus, or agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional offices, bureaus, or organizations. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position,
• We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Requesting an accommodation
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.