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Job: Historian, Joseph Henry Papers Project, Smithsonian Institution Archives (Washington, DC) 

Forwarded to STHC-L from H-SCI-MED-TECH.  --RJ

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Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 17:17:06 -0400
From: "Nina Lerman, H-SCI-MED-TECH" [smtedit@mail.h-net.msu.edu]
Subject: JOB: Smithsonian Inst, Jos. Henry papers
Sender: "H-NET List on the History of Science, Medicine, and 
Technology" [H-SCI-MED-TECH@H-NET.MSU.EDU]
From: Pamela Henson [HENSONP@OSIA.SI.EDU]

The following is a job announcement for a history of science position for
distribution to the list members.

Historian, Joseph Henry Papers Project, Smithsonian Institution Archives,
Smithsonian Institution Announcement # 02PH-1258, Closing date: August 9,
2002

Grade:  IS-0170-9  Salary: $38,406-49,924 per annum

NOTE: THIS IS A TERM POSITION NOT-TO-EXCEED FOUR YEARS.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  All qualified candidates including qualified
individuals with a disability.  The Smithsonian provides reasonable
accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable
accommodation for the application/hiring process, please call (202)
275-1102 (voice) or (202) 275-1110.

DUTIES:  The incumbent conducts research and writing of a historical
nature relating to the life and times of Joseph Henry, the first Secretary
of the Smithsonian, and relating to the history of the Smithsonian.  The
incumbent conducts research and drafts annotations for The Papers of
Joseph Henry.  The incumbent interprets and evaluates historical data
within the framework of past and current historiography and establishes
historical facts.  The incumbent assists other staff in preparing The
Papers for publication.  The incumbent conducts research on the history of
the Smithsonian Institution.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Basic Qualifications for this position may be met in one
of the following three ways:

1.  Bachelor=s Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18
semester hours in history, and one year of specialized experience as a
Historian that is equivalent to the IS/GS-7 level in the federal service
or private sector;

2. 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, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate
experience or additional education; and one year of specialized experience
as a Historian that is equivalent to the IS/GS-7 level in the federal
service or private sector;

3.  Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to
a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in the social
sciences or humanities may also be qualifying when such study included
training in historical research methodology; or the thesis approached the
subject from a historical viewpoint and used professional historical
research methodology and techniques in its preparation.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:  (These factors are not mandatory to be
considered for a position, but will be used to determine who are the
highest qualified candidates).  It is very important that you fully
address in a narrative statement how your work experience and
education/training meet these Quality Ranking Factors.

1. Knowledge of primary and secondary source material in nineteenth
century American history or history of American science.

2.  Ability to use primary source materials in preparing written
historical interpretations in American history or history of American
science.  (The Quality Ranking Factors are continued on page 2).

3.  Ability to use major research libraries and archives.

4.  Knowledge of spelling, grammar and proofreading symbols.

NOTE:  RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.

How to Apply:


1.  The Smithsonian Institution does not require a standard application
form, but we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications.
You may apply using a resume, the Optional Application for Federal
Employment, or any other application form you choose, including an SF-171,
Application for Federal Employment.  See page 3 for further instructions.
(Note:  If you use an SF-171, do not answer questions 38-47.  Job
finalists will be asked to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment
to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a
background investigation).

2.  Clearly describe in your resume or application your work experience,
education and/or training as it relates to this vacancy.  It is very
important that you fully address in a narrative statement how your work
experience and education/training meet both the specialized experience
requirements and the Quality Ranking Factors. This information will be
used to determine whether or not you are qualified for this vacancy.
Quality Ranking Factors are not mandatory but are used to determine the
highest qualified candidates among those eligible to compete for the
position.  Therefore, it is to your benefit to provide a full description
of your experience and education/training relative to the job requirements
of this vacancy.

3.  The attached background Survey Questionnaire should be completed by
all candidates, except Smithsonian Institution employees, and returned
with the application.  This form is for gathering statistical data and
will not be a part of the application.

Applications must be received by the closing date and submitted in the
following ways:

Mail:  Smithsonian Institution, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 50638,
Washington, D.C. 20091.
FAX:   202-275-1114
Hand Deliver or FEDEX:  750 Ninth Street, N.W,. Suite 6100, Washington, DC
20560.

To obtain information on the Trust Fund Hiring Process, hear about other
Smithsonian vacancies, or request vacancy announcements, an Optional
Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or an SF-171 (may be used for
Trust Fund positions), call our automated Jobline on (202) 287-3102
(accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week).

For further information please call (202) 275-1102 (voice) or (202)
275-1110 (TTY).


Thanks.

Pam Henson

Note new addresses due to anthrax crisis:
Pamela M. Henson
Historian
Institutional History Division, MRC 414
Smithsonian Institution Archives
PO Box 37012
Washington, DC  20013-7012
(All non-USPS such as FEDEX:
Pamela M. Henson, Historian
Institutional History Division
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Room 2135, Arts and Industries Building
900 Jefferson Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C.  20024)
Tel:  202-786-2735
FAX:  202-357-2395
hensonp@osia.si.edu
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