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 Air and Space Museums, Collections Archives Logistics Associate directorate, Collections department, Preservation & Restoration section. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Duties

The Museum Specialist (Aeronautics) is a skilled member of the preservation/restoration team; and is responsible for protecting the National Collection of Aeronautics and Space Artifacts through proper and authentic preservation and restoration techniques.

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.
• Work involves lifting, stooping, climbing and working in awkward positions.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Work requires substantial walking, standing, bending and reaching.
• Requires contact with lead paint, asbestos or other hazardous materials.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: GS-9 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as: 1) Application of conservation, preservation or restoration techniques to technical, industrial, and/or transportation machinery or aerospace equipment; 2) Documentation of project progress or completion summary; 3) Ability to read and understand manuals and technical data related to this field; 4) Movement and rigging of aircraft, spacecraft, and/or aerospace artifacts.   OR Education: Two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education  Or  Master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position 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. 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. GS-11 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 1) Application of conservation, preservation or restoration techniques to industrial, and/or aerospace equipment; 2) Performing projects on an independent level, including resource planning (such as materials and time estimates; 3) Movement and rigging of aircraft, spacecraft, and aerospace artifacts. 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

Education can be substituted in lieu of specialized experience ONLY at the GS-9 grade level.

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]