Historian

Summary About the Position: This is a permanent position with Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of History, Alexandria, VA. Serves as a Civil Works staff historian, leading research, writing, oral history, and digital historical collection efforts; managing studies and contractor support; providing expert reference assistance; and serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative. This announcement is open to Command employees. Duties

• Conducts historical research, writes, and edits Civil Works historical studies, annual reports, and publications; documents findings using primary and secondary sources, physical evidence, and oral interviews.
• Leads major historical investigations on USACE Civil Works programs, including dam and levee safety; develops project plans, estimates, schedules, and coordinates reviews and project personnel.
• Directs the USACE oral history program; plans, budgets, conducts, and manages interviews; oversees contractor support; and advises headquarters and field activities on oral history practices.
• Provides authoritative historical reference support to USACE, government agencies, media, and the public; identifies, collects, and preserves digital Civil Works historical records and supports data governance.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative, monitoring contractor performance and deliverables for quality, timeliness, compliance, customer satisfaction, and adherence to USACE requirements. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for a Historian: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. OR 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, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) conducting complex historical research involving government programs, engineering, or infrastructure; 2) analyzing historical evidence to develop accurate reports, studies, and publications; 3) leading historical research projects through the development of project plans and research objectives; 4) directing oral history programs through the development of acquisition plans and collection strategies; and 5) advising leadership on historical matters through the interpretation of historical evidence and professional analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the basic requirement and the experience --no substitution of education for experience is permitted. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: