The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture.  More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Duties

This position is in the Design and Production, Project Management and Planning, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Under Secretary for Museums and Education, Smithsonian Institution.  The Exhibits Specialist (Graphics) provides recognized expertise in the field of planning and executing the construction of specialized and complex exhibition components and structures and directly supports the finished look of all museum exhibitions and public spaces.

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.
• U.S. citizenship

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position. 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. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: Experience for GS-09: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as working with exhibit designers or fabricators in assisting in the selection of graphic media; working from scale drawings, sketches, and/or verbal instructions to prepare graphic files for print production for museum exhibits; and assisting with the installation of graphical components of exhibits for a museum or similar cultural institution.  Experience for GS-11: 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 working with exhibit designers or fabricators in the selection of graphic media; working from scale drawings, sketches, and/or verbal instructions to prepare graphic files for print production and producing finished graphical components for museum exhibits; and leading the installation of graphical components of exhibits for a museum or similar cultural institution. 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 Education: Grade 9: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent degree related to this position may be substituted to meet the experience requirements. Grade 11:  Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to this position may be substituted to meet the experience requirements.   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.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 23772, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, 517 Capital Gallery Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Donna Thomas
• Phone: 202-633-0122
• Email: [email protected]