Archivist

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Department of Justice

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $85447 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $85447 – $158322/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-30
Application Deadline: 2026-10-13

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division (JMD), Library Staff, DOJ Museum.

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for a Archivist, GS-1420-11/12/13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Museum senior technical authority on records appraisal, analyzing Department records and case files across the full breadth of the archival program. Negotiate the retention, transfer, or disposition of records with the National Archives and Records Administration and Department records management officials.

Represent the Museum in agency-level and interagency discussions on records appraisal policy. Recommend best practices related to archival processes for Museum and Department staff. Evaluate and recommends improvements to storage, housing, and environment-monitoring practices across the archival program.

Requirements & Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contact

tamara.d.shelton@usdoj.gov · 202-286-6440

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.