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 Museum of Asian Art (NMAA)/Freer-Sackler Gallery. NMAA is committed to preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting exemplary works of art, it houses exceptional collections of Asian art. NMAA is dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the arts and cultures of Asia. 

Duties

The Visual Information Specialist (Exhibits) provides exterior and interior exhibition design, coordinates production and installation, and provides advisory services to museum staff on 3D Design, and space management.

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
• May require special safety precautions and wear protective equipment
• Requires physical exertion, standing for long periods, lifting heavy items
• Requires special safety precautions, and protective equipment must be worn.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: (Unofficial transcripts must be submitted) Education: 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.  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-09 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in the transformation of visual concepts into design ideas that are relevant, accessible, and engaging; Providing design skills and technical knowledge to conceptualize, communicate, and document, 3D designs for museum exhibitions and art installations; Participating in the exhibition development process as a pivotal member of cross-departmental teams, working simultaneously on multiple projects in various stages of design. 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. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: LL.B or J.D, if related; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. 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. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years is qualifying for combination of education and experience. 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

You must meet the Basic Education requirements above. Unofficial transcripts must be provided upon application submission.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Suite 5060 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: HR Specialist
• Phone: 202-213-1472
• Email: [email protected]