Historian

Summary

This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Duties

This position is located under the Office of the Director, located in Washington, District of Columbia.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the mission of the Office of the Director as the expert authority on questions of ATF history and historical methodology for all of ATF.

As Historian, GS-0170-13, typical work assignments may include:
Plan and develop an Agency wide historical program that provides ATF history documentation.
Analyze historical events considered to effect combined joint operations.
Conduct independent research and prepare authoritative oral and written information concerning ATF and its history.
Provide presentations on ATF history and how it relates to American history and Government.
Function as ATF liaison at Law Enforcement history and archives conferences, meetings with authors, journalists, other government agencies, the public, and for ATF employees conducting research.
Determine scope of research and nature of material to be prepared and conduct necessary research.

**Requirements**:
Conditions of Employment

The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

**MOBILITY PLAN**: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

**Key Requirements**:
Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must sign a mobility agreement as condition of employment.

**Qualifications**:
**Basic Requirements**:
**A. Bachelor's Degree (or Higher Degree)**: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history; OR

**B. A 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 is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

**Specialized experience includes**:
Proficient in history and archive best practices, procedures, and methodologies; AND
Adept in oral history techniques, equipment, and the relevant legal, ethical, and archival principles providing counsel and or information; AND
Review and research historical aspects of a program, utilizing different methodologies, to present information in a variety of ways.
Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

1) This vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; and
3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

1) This vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; and
3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

Education

Additional information

Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations

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