This position serves as a Program Specialist in the Office of Museum Services (OMS). The incumbent will participate in grants management work involving Federal awards and provide grants-related guidance and services to both applicants and awardees. The work is conducted in collaboration with program staff to support one or more OMS grant programs, which are listed on the agency website https://www.imls.gov/grants/grant-programs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• Resume and supporting documents (see Required Documents).
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-9 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that includes at least two out of the three major areas: (1) Knowledge of the purpose and values of museums within communities and the roles and responsibilities and functions of museum staff; (2) Knowledge of and ability to interpret requirements that relate to discretionary grant programs, including application and review process; awardee reporting; and program administration; (3) Knowledge of the principles and practices of the museum field in at least one of the following areas: developing and/or presenting museum public programs, exhibitions, digital learning resources and in-school and out-of-school programs; building museum-community partnerships; assisting with and/or leading efforts in museum collections management, documentation, conservation, and access. OR I have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree (e.g. LL.B or J.D., related to the position) in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. Qualifying education includes one or a combination of the following fields: Museum Studies. OR I have some specialized experience as described above, but less than one year and I have more than one year but less than two years of graduate education. A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (i.e. Master's or relatable LL.B or J.D. degree). Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. Qualifying education includes one or a combination of the following fields: Museum Studies. (Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-9.). See "Combination of education and experience" for more information on calculating percentage of education. GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that includes all three major areas: (1) Knowledge of the purpose and values of museums within communities and the roles and responsibilities and functions of museum staff; (2) Knowledge of and ability to interpret requirements that relate to discretionary grant programs, including application and review process; awardee reporting; and program administration; (3) Knowledge of the principles and practices of the museum field in at least one of the following areas: developing and/or presenting museum public programs, exhibitions, digital learning resources and in-school and out-of-school programs; building museum-community partnerships; assisting with and/or leading efforts in museum collections management, documentation, conservation, and access. OR I have three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (i.e. PhD) or LL.M, if related in one or a combination of the following fields is required: Museum Studies. OR I have some specialized experience as described above, but less than one year and I have more than one year but less than two years of graduate education. A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (i.e. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, related to the position ). Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position. Qualifying education includes one or a combination of the following fields: Museum Studies. (Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify applicants for positions at the GS-11.). See "Combination of education and experience" for more information on calculating percentage of education. NOTE: 1. 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. 2. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post undergraduate education and experience may be used to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the grade level(s) specified above. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Next, divide your semester hours of graduate education. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. 3. Graduate Education: To qualify for the GS-0301 position at the GS-11 grade level(s) on the basis of graduate level education, graduate education must be in one or a combination of the following fields is required: Museum Studies. An academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 academic year of full-time study. This determination is made based on normal course loads for a full year of study in the graduate program. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see the Department of Education website at www.ed.gov.

PASS/FAIL COURSES:
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION:
One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 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


Additional Information:
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Career Transition Assistance Programs:
These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp .

Selective Service Registration:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Contacts

• Address IMLS 955 L'ENFANT PLAZA NORTH, SW SUITE 4000 WASHINGTON, DC 20024 US
• Name: Elizabeth Lyons
• Phone: 202-653-4676
• Email: [email protected]