This position serves as a junior Museum Curator for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division (JMD), Office of the Assistant Attorney General for Administration (OAAGA), Office of the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Human Resources and Administration (ODAG), Library Staff.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for the Museum Curator generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as expert authority on all matters regarding collection management, acquisition, accountability, valuation, documentation, preservation, display, loan, and disposition of artifacts (objects and art) of historical significance. Assists in the organization and management and use of artifacts for exhibits, interpretation, research, archives, and DOJ history and heritage education, training, and outreach. Coordinates the presentation of museum exhibits and displays. Helps determine and develop museum policies and procedures as well as short- and long-range plans for the expansion, improvement, and security of the museum collection. Assists other museum staff, interns, and volunteers with operational and special duties; arranges and conducts tours of the museum and collection for visitors; and helps develop impactful programming and educational materials relating to the museum, its collection, and DOJ history for use in professional development, education, and public engagement activities.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Museum Curator at (GS-1015-13), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Basic Education Requirements for the GS-1015 series: Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1.) Policy, planning, evaluation, acquisition, preservation, curation, documentation, and presentation responsibilities. 2.) Visualize use of the museum and its collection in support of learning strategies, commemorations and heritage activities. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Basic Education Requirements:

1. Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.

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2. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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3. Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Justice Management Division, Library Staff 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Keisha Lockett
• Email: [email protected]