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The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Historical Office is seeking a Assistant Historian. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.
Learn more about this agency09/21/2023 to 10/20/2023
$107,038 - $165,913 per year
AD 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required - N/A
NoN/A
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
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NATURE OF WORK This is professional, scholarly work preserving, creating, and disseminating historical information about the U.S. Senate. Work includes providing research, writing, and editorial expertise to the Senate Historical Office and the Senate community; collaborating with Historical Office staff on institutional history projects; providing presentations on a variety of Senate-related topics; serving as a reference source to the Senate community, scholars, the media, and the public regarding historical events and the institutional history of the U.S. Senate. The Assistant Historian also leads the history content team for the U.S. Senate website and social media. Work is bound by Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.
A Ph.D. in United States history and three to five years of experience directly related to U.S. history, such as teaching or museum work and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of U.S. political history, the U.S. Congress, and the legislative process.
Skill in researching and writing articles, essays, and reports for general and specialized audiences.
Knowledge of documentary editing.
Demonstrated knowledge of the methods and techniques of scholarly historical research, including knowledge of print, electronic, and online resources; knowledge of the resources and services of the Library of Congress, National Archives, and other major repositories and how to access them; demonstrated ability to perform research using all methods.
Ability to use computer equipment, related software programs, and social media platforms.
Ability to work collaboratively with Historical Office staff as well as historians, curators, and editors of other offices and institutions.
Strong public relations and speaking skills.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to gain top secret security clearance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.
The Secretary of the Senate is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email resumes@sec.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.
Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Veterans' Preference Application, if applicable
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Candidates will be contacted if granted an interview.
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The secretary of the Senate is an elected officer responsible for an extensive array of offices and services to expedite the day-to-day operations of the U.S. Senate. The secretary keeps the legislative records of the Senate, including minutes of proceedings, calendars of business, debates, nominations, bills, and amendments. The secretary is responsible for the records of senators' elections and for receiving and transmitting official messages to and from the president and the House of Representatives. The secretary is also the chief financial officer of the Senate.
