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 Natural History (NMNH) who’s mission is to promote understanding of the natural world and our place in it. NMNH has a collection of 148 million specimens and artifacts. Each one reflects a moment in space and time and in these moments, we find Earth’s story.

Duties

The Supervisory Information Technology Specialist will serve as the Assistant Director for the Information Technology program and has the responsibility to develop new concepts, theories, programs, or to solve problems that have previously resisted solution for the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).

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 be required to serve an 18-month probationary period for supervisors.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Experience GS-15: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as (1) Providing leadership in planning, development, and implementation of a full range of IT programs including, digital and IT infrastructure (cloud and hybrid computing and storage solutions, database management systems, audio/video storage and delivery), network administration, and system security for a museum or similar cultural or educational institution preserving and disseminating information for public audiences.  (2) Advising senior management on issues related to major aspects of IT system design and integration, performing cost benefit analyses of technology options, and serving as an advocate for innovation and process improvement through the integration of IT in the organization’s business process.  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.

Education

This position has no basic education requirement.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 701 Suite 5060 Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Tony Khanna
• Phone: 202-880-6813
• Email: [email protected]