Records Conversion Technician, GS 0303-6/7; Information Management Division; Winchester, VA; ALL U.S. Citizens

JOB SUMMARY Job Summary

Position : Records Conversion Technician, GS-0303-6 / 7

Division : Information Management Division

Unit : Bureau File DocLac

Location : Winchester, Virginia

Working Hours : Monday - Friday 7 : 00 - 3 : 30 or Monday - Thursday 4 : 00 to 2 : 30 (Depending on availability)

Salary : GS-6 $50,$65, GS-7 $55,$72,

Full Performance level : GS -8

Number of Positions Available : Many

Duration : Full Time / Permanent

Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Must be a citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Candidates must be able to lift, carry and handle boxes up to 45lbs

Mission Statement :

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties :

• The incumbent serves in an entry-level capacity supporting the Information Services Section (ISS) records scanning, conversion, storage, and retrieval operations, which address a wide variety of requests from Bureau and non-Bureau customers and which concern paper documents, electronic media, and evidentiary materials.
• Responsible for the location, storage and retrieval of stored materials such as paper documents, electronic media, and evidentiary materials.
• Responds to various types of requests for stored items from Bureau and non-Bureau customers; receives and logs requested items for further processing;

receives and logs returned items, checks and verifies items, and ensures items are returned to their proper locations within Automated Storage and Retrieval System.

• Under the direction of a Specialist or team leader, performs limited research and assessments to : review requests and project segments;
• obtain and compile needed details; identify and address routine issues / problems; develop suggestions and recommendations;

report on results; and help with responses.

In addition to the above GS 7

• Acts as a liaison on job-related matters with DocLab customers file assistance.
• Works with specialized software and related equipment to help ensure that the features operate properly to perform scanning and conversion functions and meet related requirements.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Please make sure your specialized experience / requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI’s Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire.

High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and / or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

Your application will then be placed in one of three categories : Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.

Veterans’ preference will be applied.

All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies :

• Technology Application
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Problem Solving / Judgment
• Clerical
• Communication

Specialized Experience (SE) :

GS-6 : Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as follows :

• Skill in working with details to effectively : gather and track information from various sources, draw comparisons, develop suggestions / recommendations, assist in assessments, and generate useful products.
• Skill in handling multiple priorities and working effectively under the pressure of rigid timeframes and tight deadlines to meet the demands of requests and broader matters.
• Skill in writing and oral communication to : clarify, obtain, and / or convey information; make suggestions or recommendations;

and provide assistance to others.

In addition to the above GS-7

Plans and performs DocLab scanning-conversion functions to meet the requirements of those serviced, recognizing the need for and taking action to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

How to Apply

For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply.

If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

Required Documents

To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes :

Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates

A complete assessment questionnaire

Other supporting documents (if applicable) :

• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans : DD 214; Disabled Veterans : DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them.

All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11 : 59 (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.

If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

What to Expect Next

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking.

The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

Additional Information

Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols.

Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.

The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Applicants must be citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment;

as determined by a background investigation.

Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration.

Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.

• Management may select any grade for which this position has been announced.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date.

Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties.

If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded.

Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

Memorandum for Record : Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e.

back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position.

If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record) :

a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)

b. The month / year work began

c. Frequency worked (, daily, monthly, etc.)

d. Specific duties performed

Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the Cover Letters and Attachments section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page.

Please upload the attachment as type Other.

Veterans' Preference

If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application.

Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.