Duties
The Museum Specialist (Art) will perform the duties associated with collection management and adhere with the policy provisions of the Institution as outlined in Smithsonian Directive 600, the Castle Collection’s Collection Management Policy, the Unit Digitization Plan, Inventory Plan, and all other policies and plans of AHHP.
In This Position, You Will
- Maintain collections and object information within collection inventory systems or software.
- Coordinate transportation and shipment of objects between facilities.
- Ensure that museum display and storage environments are regularly monitored and meet established environmental controls.
- Serve as point of contact with the SI’s Digitization Program Office.
- Guide others in completions of tasks to support their assigned projects.
- Serves as the point of contact with the National Collections Programs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
- May need to complete a Probationary Period
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Conditions of Employment
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
For information on qualification requirements, see
Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on
Additional Requirements
Candidate must have a CDL Class A or B commercial driver license (CDL) (Candidate must submit a front and back photocopy of CDL License)
Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 in the Federal Service.
For this position specialized experience is defined as maintaining museum collections using collections information systems and databases; leading a team in the safe movement of a museum collection; conducting regular inventories, completing conditions assessments, and object cleaning; digitalizing a museum collection; and working with a collection of antique furniture, lighting, decorative, and fine arts.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Or Education: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree related to this position may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirements
Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the
Additional information
- This position is included in the bargaining unit.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.
Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
- The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
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