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 the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). The mission of the National Portrait Gallery is to tell the story of America by portraying the people who shape the nation’s history, development and culture.

Duties

The Conservator (Time Based Media) is responsible for preventing or treating damage and deterioration of time-based media artwork to ensure its’ long-term preservation for future generations.

Requirements

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• Complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 09 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as 1) working in a museum or archival setting assessing the condition of time-based media (film, video, born-digital/computer-generated, light-or sound-based); 2) determining format of media; 3) creating archival formats of files; 4) examining and treating digital and physical components according to American Institute for Conservation (AIC) conservation standards; and 5) documenting conservation treatments through written reports, data, and photographs. 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: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; for example, a half year of experience and a half year of education in the field may be qualifying.Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education

There are no basic education requirements for this position. 

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: Stephani Brownlee
• Phone: 202-288-4385
• Email: [email protected]