The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is located in the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC). Asian Pacific American Center strives to ensure inclusion of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) across the Smithsonian’s collections, research, exhibitions, and programs. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Duties

The Program Management Specialist is responsible for providing project management analysis and coordination for the unit’s exhibitions and their associated public programming.

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

GS-11 Experience:You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.  For this position Specialized experience is defined as experience planning, coordinating, and executing museum exhibitions and associated public programing; experience facilitating internal system reviews, developing budgets and timelines, and acting as a liaison for external and internal stakeholders. 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 (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR A combination of education and experience. You must submit a copy of your unofficial college transcripts for verification to be considered. 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 a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. 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.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Shaunte Taylor
• Phone: 202-633-6339
• Email: [email protected]