Oral Historian
Smithsonian Institution
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/18/2022 to 06/08/2022
Salary
$92,245 – $119,922 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
New York, NY
Few vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent – Federal
Work schedule
Full-time – Full-Time, Permanent
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12 – This position is at the full performance level.
Job family (Series)
0170 History
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
22R-ML-307180-DEU-AAA
Control number
655316300
Summary
Duties
Requirements
How you will be evaluated
Required documents
How to Apply
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Summary
The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is a diverse museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge. Its Archives of American Art (AAA) collects, preserves, and makes available primary sources that document more than two hundred years of our nation’s artists and art communities. This fosters research and connects the public to a uniquely American cultural heritage.
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THIS JOB IS OPEN TO
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
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Duties
The Oral Historian Oral History Team that defines the Archives’ oral history program, scope, standards, and future direction.
- Collaboratively develop and follow an approved plan for individual interviews to be pursued that aligns with the Collections Stewardship Plan and current initiatives.
- Maintain and develop policies and procedures to support the oral history program.
- Conduct oral history interviews and develop and produces public programs designed to enhance the scholarly use of and public engagement with the AAA oral history collection.
- Manage AAA’s production of new oral history interviews for gift- and grant-funded oral history initiatives.
- Advise, assign, and work with contractors and AAA staff on interviews, methodology and best practices including scheduling, background research, drafting and refining interview questions, overseeing the transcription process and online availability.
- Set grant deadlines, develop grant budgets and prepare reports for sponsors.
- Serve as the contracting officer’s representative (COR) on contracts.
- Perform the administrative and human resource management functions related to staff supervised.
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