The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Smithsonian Institution’s Office of Smithsonian Facilities (SF), Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR), Building Management Division(s) (BMD).  The incumbent for this position supervises the Craft Shop in a BMD and reports to the Building Manager or Assistant Building Manager.

Duties

Sets objectives and priorities; plans the best use of subordinates, equipment and materials; makes assignments of work and establishes deadlines; inspects completed work and work in progress. Participates with and advises the Building Manager on long-range planning, budgeting, staffing determinations, etc.  Reports to supervisor on status of work and causes of work delays or problems and recommends solutions/alternative approaches. Identifies situations, both within and outside the Shop, which offer the Smithsonian opportunities to increase productivity and reduce costs. Such situations may include skills realignment, cost estimates, equipment acquisition, income-producing possibilities, inventory management, materials management and customer relations. Maintains close contact with customers, responds promptly to their inquiries and checks periodically with them to determine their degree of satisfaction with the quality of work being performed. Meets with customers at the conclusion of projects to determine degree of satisfaction with the finished product and the processes that interface with customers.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.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.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Susie Cunningham
• Phone: 202-856-6327
• Email: [email protected]