Federal Job Opening: Historian who speaks/reads Arabic

The US Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC  is seeking a historian who speaks/reads Arabic

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Requirements and Qualifications:

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications below, you must also possess one of the following to satisfy the Individual Occupational Requirement for the GS-0170 job series:

  • Degree: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in History; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.

OR

  • 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.

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess the following:

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

  • Conducting research by identifying relevant materials in foreign archives;
  • Detailing progress investigative research and outlining steps to be taken; and
  • Explaining research findings for varying audiences.

You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess the following:

Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

  • Participating in peer reviews;
  • Analyzing primary source materials, to prepare a doctoral dissertation or similar, such as published peer-reviewed article, that meticulously present original research findings and conclusions; and
  • Organizing, tracking, and accounting for documents and sources reviewed or collected in a large-scale research project.

Quality Ranking Factor(s): Quality Ranking factors are knowledge, skills, or abilities that are highly desired by the hiring manager, though not required. Applicants who possess the quality ranking factors can be ranked above those who do not. Relevant quality ranking factor experience must be well documented in your resume. This position contains the following quality ranking factor(s):

  • Proficiency in a foreign language (other than English). Note: Proficiency in Arabic or a Middle Eastern language is highly desired to complete research related tasks.

For more information contact ksfinley@gmail.com.