As the BARACK H. OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DIRECTOR, you will:

• Plan and direct the programs and activities of the library, which contains the papers and collections of the President, including Presidential records for the period of his tenure; the papers of persons such as cabinet officers, heads of Federal agencies, members of Congress, political leaders, as well as national political organizations; selected records of federal agencies; a library of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and other printed materials; audiovisual materials including motion and still pictures, slides, sound recordings, and other such materials; and collections of artifacts and memorabilia all related to the President.
• Direct the full range of archival, educational, loan, programmatic, and information-related services to provide for the accessibility, preservation, digitization and interpretation of the library's historical materials.
• Maintain and develop cooperative working relationships with academic, cultural and non-profit organizations to develop joint programs related to the holdings of the library.
• Maintain close working relationship with the former President's family and serve as primary NARA interface with the Foundation and Obama Presidential Center.

Apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/745578100.

Conditions of Employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

• Must complete a 1-year SL probationary period, unless previously completed.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Must complete a SL Personnel Financial Disclosure Report annually.

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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3. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals
4. Public Trust background investigation will be required.

All Technical Professional Qualifications (TPQs) noted in the "Qualifications" section.

In addressing these mandatory qualifications, elaborate on your accomplishments, experience, training, education, and awards, highlighting the problems solved and work objectives met, i.e., the results of your effort and evidence of your success. Do not repeat entries from your narrative work history.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible experience directly related to the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications.

Mandatory Qualifications Requirements:

To meet minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following technical competencies. These competencies would typically be gained through experience, education, and training that reflects progressive development and achievement in managing a Federal legal program for a nationwide organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (TPQs) All applicants must address how their knowledge and experience relates to the following TPQs. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR RESPONSE TO ONE (1) SINGLE SPACED PAGE PER TPQ WITH THE FONT SIZE NO SMALLER THAN POINT 12.

• TPQ 1: Describe your experience developing cooperative working relationships with external stakeholders, including private support organizations, the academic community, and professional organizations to further the mission of an organization.
• TPQ 2: Describe your experience directing a historical, archival, cultural, philanthropic, educational, or governmental institution.
• TPQ 3: Describe your experience in providing leadership, policy development, program accountability, archival and/or public engagement strategy, budget formulation, and strategic planning for a complex organization.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

• To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Archives and Records Administration.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position,
• We offer opportunities for telework per Agency policy.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• This position is an excepted service Senior Level (SL) appointment within the Federal Government andserves at the pleasure of the Archivist of the United States.

About National Archives and Records Administration

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever.

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