You will serve as a Supervisory Museum Curator of NATIONAL MUSEUM.

Duties

You will assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments and the capabilities of employees. You will take disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and identify developmental and training needs of employees and provide and/or arrange for the needed development and training. You will oversee the development of the interpretive and exhibits plan for the new National Museum of the U.S. Navy campus and oversee interpretation in the current museum. You will conduct in-depth research in U.S. naval history and artifacts as well as assign research topics for subordinates. You will demonstrate a strong knowledge of the location, collection, and historical significance of the items in the Navy’s collection. You will will be responsible for creating and maintaining briefing materials related to the interpretive and exhibits plan and will be expected to brief senior leadership and external stakeholders in an effective and professional manner.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector developing interpretive and exhibit plans. Examples of specialized experience include most or all of the following: 1) Producing scripts, labels, catalogues, and other documentation for exhibits. 2) Developing design concepts, drawings, floorplans, technology requirements, and/or other products needed for the gallery space. 3) Responding to requests for information related to museum projects. 4) Conducting in-depth research in history and artifacts to contribute to the creation of exhibits. 5) Leading or providing guidance to junior level personnel. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must posses:

• A successfully completed bachelor's degree in museum work or in an applicable subject-matter field.

OR

• A combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in museum work or in an applicable subject-matter field plus appropriate experience or additional education.

OR

• Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study in museum work or in an applicable subject-matter field.

See Required Documents section for information on supporting documents required for the above.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL MUSEUM 2000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]