Jobs with the National Archives and Records Administration

The National Archives And Records Administration is the keeper of the nation's records. They are in charge of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights as well as all of the country's military records, naturalization records and even the check that was used to purchase Alaska from Russia. Yes, it was a regular check, went through the regular banking system and came back cancelled. The jobs they have available at USAJOBS are a good mix of jobs that you would associate with a library or literary research agency, but there are also some that are similar to general support jobs elsewhere.

One of the jobs they are hiring for right now is for a Motor Vehicle Operator in College Park, Maryland with a salary from 20.76 - 24.22 USD Hourly. To qualify for this job, you need to be able to lit filing equipment and other containers that weight from 25 to 50 pounds. You will also need to move skids that contain up to 1500 pounds. You will be driving a cab truck in all kinds of weather and traffic and in dimly lit areas. Part of the job is also performed inside th Archives Buildings and other government buildings as well.

They are also looking to hire 2 people for the positions of Conservator in College Park Maryland with a salary from 86,927.00 - 113,007.00 USD per year. To qualify you need to have specialized experience includes analyzing, reviewing and making recommendations to management in regards to agency preservation and conservation policy, programs and procedures having office-wide as well as agency-wide impact. Experience also has to include developing and reviewing proposals for policy and implementation in conservation methodology and treatment of archival artifacts; conducting preservation projects. Beyond performing the work yourself, you need experience in conducting training and making oral presentations; and participation in the examination and treatment of rare and complex documents.

Other jobs available right now include Contract Specialistin College Park Maryland with a salary from 60,989.00 to 95,026.00 USD per year-------Security Specialist in Keyser, West Virginia with a salary from 67,613.00 to 87,893.00 USD per year-------Archivist at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum in Austin Texas with a salary from 46,625.00 to 60,612.00 USD per year-------Contract Specialist in College Park Maryland with a salary from 73,100.00 to 113,007.00 USD per year-------Management and Program Analyst in Washington DC with a salary from 50,408.00 to 65,531.00 USD per year-------IT Specialist in College Park Maryland with a salary from 102,721.00 to 133,543.00 USD per year------Archives Specialist in Washington DC with a salary from 73,100.00 to 95,026.00 USD per year.

Sources:The National Archives And Records Administration
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