The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Its imaging team is among the largest and most significant of any art museum in the world, supporting the National Gallery’s mission and collaborates across departments on digital and photogrammetry imaging projects that leverage the latest advances in science and digital imaging technology.

Duties

As the Advanced Imaging 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-1084-11. For this position, specialized experience is at least one year of experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-9 level in the federal service, creating three-dimensional models of artwork using photogrammetry. The following are also integral to the position and such experience will be addressed after candidate certificates are issued: (1) use of raking light in photographing conservation treatments; (2) color calibrating monitors, large format printers and large format digital cameras; (3) producing at least 100 scientific images applying full and limited spectrum light sources; and (4) documenting art conservation treatments by creating digital images. At time of interview, candidates may be asked to provide ten (10) three-dimensional models they created and ten (10) examples of photographs applicants have taken using optimal studio lighting. 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 résumé 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. Imaging – Ability to create images of objects Project Management – Skill in working with others to complete assignments Museum Programs – Knowledge of major functions of a museum Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: Requires ability to lift 50 lbs.  Requires normal or corrected vision and normal color perception.  Requires ability to climb a ladder or scaffold.  Requires ability to work overtime.  Requires ability to work outdoors in hot, cold or inclement weather. 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

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment.

Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

OR

Experience

General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that demonstrated the skills and creativity needed to use the tools or equipment associated with the work. Because talent and creative ability are vital to successful work performance, 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. To be qualifying, the work must have involved visual communication of information or the application of the principles of artistic design.

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes planning the preparation and use of photographs, illustrations, drawings, and other art work, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means.

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]