Archivist

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Maxwell AFB, AL

3d

About The Position

This is a formal Air Force intern position established under the PALACE ACQUIRE (PAQ) program. The position is centrally managed and funded by the Air Force Personnel Center, Civilian Force Management Directorate, and administered by the History and Museums Career Field Management Team. Position locations may vary from those listed, and total salary varies depending on the position location.

The Archivist performs developmental assignments related to archival appraisals, responds to routine requests for historical information, and helps disseminate historical information by preparing finding aids. The role also includes special assignments and tasks designed to develop knowledge and skill in archival procedures and related functions.

The PALACE Acquire Program provides a permanent position upon completion of a two-year formal training plan. Interns receive yearly salary increases, with promotions and salary increases based on successful performance and supervisory approval.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• A security clearance is required.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Meet suitability requirements for Federal employment.
• Successfully complete all training and regulatory requirements identified in the applicable training plan.
• Have a bachelor's degree in History or a related field that includes at least 18 semester hours in history from a qualifying, accredited educational institution; transcripts must be provided.
• Meet Recent Graduate Program eligibility: have completed the requirements for a qualifying bachelor's, master's, professional, or doctorate degree within the previous two years, or complete them by August 1, 2024; alternatively, qualifying veterans must meet the stated active-duty release and degree-completion timing requirements.
• Have completed a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and document Superior Academic Achievement through class standing, qualifying GPA, or membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society.
• Meet the stated GPA threshold of 2.95 or higher out of 4.0 where qualifying based on GPA, or meet the alternative specified GPA threshold of 3.45 in required major-field courses.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the arrangement, content, and servicing of historical collections, and working knowledge of other collections and procedures used to access them.
• Demonstrate knowledge of general archival principles and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques for helping researchers and staff locate and retrieve documents, microfilm, audio tapes, and other archival materials.
• Have working knowledge of protection methods used for historical documents.
• Demonstrate skill in organizing information logically and clearly for researchers.
• Be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Clearly identify duties and responsibilities and total hours per week for part-time or unpaid work experience claimed.

Responsibilities

• Perform developmental assignments involving portions of archival appraisals.
• Answer routine requests for historical information.
• Assist in disseminating historical information through the preparation of finding aids.
• Carry out special assignments.
• Perform tasks designed to develop knowledge and skill in archival procedures and related functions.

Benefits

• The PALACE Acquire Program offers a permanent position upon completion of the formal training plan.
• The two-year formal training plan includes yearly salary increases.
• Promotions and salary increases may be provided based on successful performance and supervisory approval.
• A Student Loan Repayment Program may be offered to eligible candidates.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station expenses may be authorized.
• Federal employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern