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Supervisory Archivist

RESEARCH SERVICES
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, The incumbent of this position is located within the Office of Research Services, Digitization Division, serving as a first line supervisor. As such, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling of the internal and partnership digitization activities of the employees assigned.

Qualifications:

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 grade level, or equivalent, that is typically in or related to the position and which equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

  • Leading a team, program, or project; AND
  • Utilizing archival principles relating to holding security, reference, processing, digitization, and accessioning concepts or laws, to provide advice and guidance to management relative to incorporating program strategies and goals into operational processes and work plans; AND
  • Managing multiple priorities.


In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following requirements, if applicable (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F):
Time-in-Grade: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Responsibilities:

As a Supervisory Archivist, you will:
  • Ensure and manage the active participation of the staff in digitization projects and other archival assignments.
  • Assist in implementing the Digitization Division's program for digitizing and providing public access to federal and donated records.
  • Provide supervisory oversight and project management for the archival staff and collaborate with other supervisors throughout the Digitization Division.
  • Establish and monitor with the Branch Chief and other Unit managers, digitization priorities and work plans for the unit.

Salary : $121,785

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