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 Air and Space Museum (NASM), Archives/Photography Services Unit, which is responsible for properly protecting it's archival collections and guaranteeing control over them. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Duties

The Photographer is responsible for planning, logistics, photographing and processing of visual images used by the Smithsonian Institution to enhance displays, graphics and exhibits.  The position services both Washington DC with a second location at NASM Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand, stretch, flex, walk, hike, climb while carrying equipment

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Experience in operating standard and specialized camera and film processing equipment related to the position to be filled. Knowledge of the subject-matter being photographed may also be required for some positions. For positions that require a high degree of artistic or creative ability, samples of work or other suitable evidence of technical competence may be required. Unpaid experience that is pertinent should be credited based upon its relevance to the work of the particular position to be filled. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience includes activities such as:  Digitizing and maintaining photographic collections Cataloguing and formatting photographic collections in computerized databases or digital asset management systems Conducting archival photographic research to validate, update and correct existing collections data 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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position at the GS-12 grade level.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: HR Specialist
• Phone: 202-213-1472
• Email: [email protected]