Job Title: Museum Specialist
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About the Role
The Museum Specialist (Offsite) supports NMAH’s offsite collections program. This is a core operational function supporting preservation, accountability, and access to the museum’s collections.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will:
- Select appropriate space and apply appropriate methods, materials, and equipment to move, house, and store objects.
- Reorganize collections as needed to optimize space utilization in accordance with established collections management procedures and priorities.
- Oversee object preparation for shipments, including the construction of containers and object supports, for safe and secure movement.
- Gather, record, reconcile, and update collections information for the documentation of Offsite collections in manual and automated records.
- Assume responsibility for the security and safety of assigned storage spaces and collections, applying established environmental monitoring procedures and reporting variances.
- Document, preserve, store, and move objects, including objects with hazardous material components, in accordance with established safety and handling procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
- Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
- Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements.
Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as providing collections management work for a historical museum or cultural institution including:
- Managing and preserving collections.
- Using and maintaining a collection information system or database.
- Conducting directed research in support of a historical museum or cultural institution’s collections, exhibitions, and other related projects.
Education:
- 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position.
- A combination of education and experience may be used to meet the basic qualifications.
Application Note: Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement.
Additional Information
- Bargaining Unit: This position is included in the bargaining unit.
- Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentives may be authorized for this position, contingent upon availability and the signing of a service agreement.
- Selection Process: Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying, you agree to allow your application and personal information to be shared with SI hiring officials for consideration for same/similar positions.
- Expectations: Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Vacation and sick leave
- Holidays
- Health and life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Retirement program options