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Subject: [GM-L] [Fwd: Historian Position Announcement at Army Corps of Engineers]
Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2001 15:02:35 -0500

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From: Roger Launius <>
Subject: Historian Position Announcement at Army Corps of Engineers
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Greetings all:

Here is a fine opportunity for an historian. I was asked to distribute this
position announcement as widely as possible by the historian of the Army
Corps of Engineer.

Sincerely,

Roger D. Launius
NASA Chief Historian

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From: "Reuss, Martin A HQ02" <>
To: "''" <>
Subject: Job application
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:47:12 -0500
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Roger: FYI and posting. Thanks.

Marty Reuss

The Department of the Army Job Opportunity Announcement

Vacancy Announcement No.: NCX19601CO
Opening Date: March 5, 2001
Closing Date: April 5, 2001
Position Title (Pay Plan-Series): Historian (GS-0170)
Grade: 13
Full Performance Grade: 13


Comments: TDY - travel 5%. Relocation expenses will be authorized.




Salary: $63,211 to $82,180 per annum
Region: National Capital Region
Organization: CO - Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers, Office of
History



Duty Station: Alexandria, VA



Area of Consideration: Expanded Definitions <javascript:open_New(>
Non-Status



Duties: Plans and conducts major research projects and special
analyses that are assigned by the Chief. Advise Chief on USACE historical
program. Plans and conducts extensive historical research and writes entire
manuscripts or parts of manuscripts to be published as volumes of the
history of the US Army Corps of Engineers.



Qualification Requirements: Basic Requirements: A. Degree: history; or
related field that included at least 18 semester hours of 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. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at
least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience
that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.



Selective Placement Factors/Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
SUPPLEMENTAL EXPERIENCE STATEMENT: It is highly recommended that the
applicants address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) which are
listed below. Applicants are encouraged to use a separate sheet of plain
paper to describe their experience, education, and training which
demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for
successful performance in each of the ranking factors below (please sign and
date each supplemental sheet). METHOD OF EVALUATION: Applicants will be
evaluated to ensure that they meet any selective factors, minimum
qualifications, and eligibility requirements established by OPM. Applicants
who meet all requirements will be evaluated further in terms of job-related
knowledge, skills, and abilities, to determine the best-qualified candidates
for referral to the selecting supervisor. Evaluation Factors: 1.
Knowledge of US Military history, history of technology, and history of the
Corps of Engineers. 2. Experience in conducting historical research in
archival, published primary, and secondary sources and in writing
analytical, narrative history. 3. Experience in conducting and using oral
history interviews, responding to reference requests, and critiquing
historical manuscripts. 4. Ability to communicate with senior policy
makers, general officers, officials in other federal agencies, and the
public and to represent the command in briefings, conferences, and
professional activities. 5. Experience managing historical contracts.



Standard/Other Requirements/ Instructions on How to Apply: 1. Failure
to provide all of the required information as stated in the announcement may
result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. 2. If
qualified based on education, selectee must provide official transcript. 3.
Temporary Duty (TDY) is required. 4. Permanent change of station (PCS) funds
will be authorized. 5. Selection for this position is contingent upon proof
of U.S. citizenship. 6. Direct Deposit is REQUIRED : As a condition of
employment, candidates appointed, competitively promoted or reassigned are
required to enroll and participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds
Transfer within 60 days following the effective date of that action. 7.
Application/Resume deadline: Application/Resume must be received by the
Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement. SPECIAL SELECTION PRIORITY: If
you are a DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE, you may be entitled to receive special
priority selection under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
(ICTAP). Applicants applying for special consideration under 5 CFR Part 330
Subpart B, F, or G must: a. Submit proof of eligibility, i.e., RIF
Separation Notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other agency
certification that they are in a surplus organization or occupation. In
addition, such applicants must submit their current (or last) performance
rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent. (This
requirement does not apply to candidates who are eligible due to compensable
injury or disability retirements.); b. Be applying for a position at or
below the grade level of the position from which you are being separated.
The position must not have a greater promotion potential than the position
from which you are separated; c. Occupy or be displaced from a position in
the same local commuting area of the position for which you are requesting
priority consideration; Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are
required to complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective
Service registration before appointment. Failure to comply may be grounds
for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment.
Help speed the selection process by keeping your resume or application brief
and by sending only the requested materials. Type or print clearly in dark
ink. --Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for
Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and
to authorize a background investigation. The agency will also ask you to
sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If
you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be
hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.
--The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or
recommending their relatives. --Federal annuitants (military and civilian)
may have their salaries or annuities reduced. All employees must pay any
valid delinquent debts or the agency may garnish their salary. HOW TO
APPLY: You may apply with a SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment) OR
any of the following alternative formats: OF 612 (Optional Application for
Federal Employment), a Resume or any other written format you choose
provided it includes the following information: All applications must be
received with a valid announcement number. All applications received with a
control number must also include an announcement number. Applications
received without this information will not be considered. Job information
--Announcement number, title and grade(s) of the job for which you are
applying Personal Information --Full name, mailing address (ZIP Code),
day and evening phone numbers (with area codes) --Social Security Number
--Country of Citizenship (Most Federal jobs require United States
citizenship) --Veteran's preference (To claim 5-point veterans'
preference, or VRA eligibility attach a copy of your Member 4 of your
DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from active duty, or other proof
of eligibility. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, attach a SF 15,
Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, plus the proof required by
that form.) --The Defense Authorization Act of November 18, 1997, extended
veterans preference to persons who served on active duty during the Gulf War
from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992. The law grants preference to
persons otherwise eligible and who served on active duty during this period,
regardless of where the person served or for how long. The law also
authorizes the Secretary of each military department to award the Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal for services in Bosnia during the period November
20, 1995, to a date to be determined. The award of the Medal is qualifying
for veteran's preference. More information on veteran's preference is
available in the VetGuide that may be found on the United States Office of
Personnel Management web site at www.opm.gov. --Reinstatement eligibility
(Attach SF-50 proof of your Career or Career-Conditional status) --Highest
Federal Civilian grade held (Also give job series and dates held)
Education --High School Name, City and State (ZIP Code if known), Date of
diploma or GED --Colleges and Universities name, City, and State (ZIP Code
if known), majors, type and year of any degrees received (If no degree, show
total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours.) Work
Experience --Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor --Give
the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related
to the job for which you are applying. (Do not send job descriptions.) Job
title (Include series and grade, if Federal job.) Duties and
accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone
number Starting and ending dates (month and year) Hours per week Salary
Other Qualifications --Job-related training courses (title and year)
--Job-related skills (Example: other languages, computer software/hardware,
tools, machinery, typing speed.) --Job-related certificates or licenses
(current only) --Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments
(Example: publications, memberships in professional societies, leadership
activities, public speaking, and performance awards.) (Give dates but do not
send documents unless requested.) Applications received in government
postage-paid envelopes, through government distribution, or by
telefacsimilie will not be considered. All candidates will receive
consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national
origin, lawful political affiliation, marital status, union membership, or
other nondisqualifying physical or mental handicap. Applicants are
encouraged to use our "Application Drop Boxes" or use expeditious mail
delivery services to ensure that your application is received in a timely
manner. Applications will not be returned. FOR JOB INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anna Punchak, 703-428-6554 WHERE TO APPLY: Submit your application/resume
to: Department of the Army Civilian Personnel Operations Center Army
National Capital Region ATTN: SFCP-NR-S (DEU) P.O. Box 430 Fort Belvoir,
VA 22060-0430 OR Handcarried applications may be directly submitted in
the Army National Capital Region Drop Boxes located on 21st Street at Fort
Belvoir, VA. For your convenience, applications may be placed in the "Drop
Box" at either Building 212 or Building 216. Both Drop Boxes are located on
the rear exterior entrance wall of these buildings adjacent to the rear
parking lot.

If you would like to be considered, then you are required to submit all
necessary materials applicable to this vacancy announcement.

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Applicants
will receive appropriate consideration without regard to non-merit factors
such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual
orientation except where specifically authorized by law, age, politics or
disability which do not relate to successful performance of the duties of
this position. Otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities who need
reasonable accommodation may notify the agency Point of Contact on this
announcement of their need. SELECTION FOR THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO
RESTRICTIONS RESULTING FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REFERRAL SYSTEM FOR
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES.


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