About the Position: This position serves as a Director of the General Patton Museum of Leadership. The incumbent serves as a Senior Curator for the Patton Museum. Plans, designs and/or develops permanent, temporary and traveling museum exhibits. Determines exhibit policy, and is responsible for the development of overall exhibit designs. Supervises the staff of the Patton Museum. Prepares operating budget and coordinates the expenditure of appropriate funds.

Duties

Prepare plans, budgets, operating procedures, and policies guiding museum operations. Advise on expenditures directed at museum projects and activities. Supervise museum staff, museum docents, and volunteers. Perform research for the purpose of authenticating artifacts and support exhibition history. Studies objects to determine their relationships, implications, and their significance within the general field of Military Leadership. Ensure that exhibit storyline is historically accurate. Responsible for the proper storage and conservation procedures of artifacts. Design and assist the publication of booklets and brochures directly related to the museum and Fort Knox. Conduct museum briefing for military personnel on the history of General Patton and Leadership skills. Act as liaison between the Commanding General, TRADOC, and local community leaders.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a one-year supervisory probation, unless previously completed.
• This position requires lifting of at least 50 pounds overhead.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experieince requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic requirements for Museum Curator: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field such as Museum Studies or History. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Experience: Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four year course of study as shown in A above. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes planning, implementing and administering a collection program; adopting proper cataloguing techniques of artifacts; handling historic material; artifact exhibit creation experience; research proficient; assist in managing museum programs and administrative actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCustomer ServiceDecision MakingHistory and Archaeology Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W3YUAA HQDA, USA, CNTR OF MIL HIST DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk