The primary purpose of the work is to prepares works of art on paper (prints, drawings, and bound volumes) and photographs for exhibition, loan, and storage. This position functions as the Museum Specialist within the Division of Conservation and under the Chief Curatorial and Conservation Officer.

Duties

As the Museum Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1016-9/11. GS-9 For this position, specialized experience must be equivalent to the GS 7 level in federal service or private sector, hinging, matting, and framing works of art on paper (i.e., prints, drawings, and photographs of all types) using accepted conservation materials and procedures for a major organization. GS-11 For this position, specialized experience must be equivalent to the GS 9 level in federal service or private sector, hinging, matting, and framing works of art on paper (i.e., prints, drawings, and photographs of all types) using accepted conservation materials and procedures for a major organization. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. 1. Ability to prepare prints, drawings, photographs, and bound volumes for exhibition, loan, and storage. 2. Skill in the hanging, matting, framing, and installation activities associated with exhibition, loan, and storage of works of art 3. Ability to maintain accurate records regarding work completed in the matting and framing studio, the location of works of art, and the inventory of frames and supplies. 4. Knowledge of how best to maintain and care of works of art on paper and photographs, correcting any problems identified by conservators and curators. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.  "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Basic Requirements:

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".

        2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position at the grade 9.

     This position does not have a positive education requirement at the Grade 11.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address National Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United States
• Name: Staffing
• Phone: 202-842-6814
• Email: [email protected]