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Performs professional archival work including appraisal, arrangement, description, and preservation of historical records.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1420
Bachelor's degree in archival science or bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.
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Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Knowledge of archival principles and practices.
Ability to evaluate records for permanent retention.
Skill in arranging and organizing archival collections.
Ability to prepare finding aids and descriptive records.
Knowledge of preservation and conservation methods.
Skill in assisting researchers with archival materials.
Understanding of digital preservation and access.
Ability to conduct historical and archival research.
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