The incumbent of this position serves as the Chief Archivist, Gallery Archives. The incumbent plans, directs, controls, and executes programs to identify, protect, and preserve historical records of the National Gallery of Art in every physical form; develops and implements systems to ensure the effective and efficient use of information in the archives; and interprets the institutional history of the National Gallery of Art.

Duties

As the Supervisory Archivist, you will oversee the on-going operations of the Gallery Archives including:

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-1420-15. Candidates must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Professional experience must have been in archival science, or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having historical or archival values. Supervising or leading a staff in areas such as establishing performance measures; determining how services, policies, and communication can be improved to support increased effectiveness of Federal and other records management; collaborating with executives, managers, and staff to address records lifecycle responsibilities; providing direction supporting front-line teams and their management; determining priorities, objectives and policies of the organization by consulting subordinate directors, managers, and staff; and analyzing plans and recommending changes, considering personnel impact of new or emerging mandates or trends in the program 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. Expert knowledge and experience applying the principles of archives administration, maintenance, and research. Skill in supervising employees in a white-collar work environment, as they complete work in accordance with directions and guidelines. Expert knowledge of research methods and information needs of historians, art historians, managers, and architects. Expert knowledge of the principles of conservation and proper storage and use of archival documents. Ability to manage administrative aspects of the job, to include personnel, budgeting, and strategic planning.  "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

1. Bachelor's degree in archival science or bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.

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2. Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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]