You will serve as a MUSEUM TECHNICIAN/SPECIALIST (HISTORY) in theNATIONAL MUSEUM.

Duties

You will manage the processing and cataloging of Navy historic artifact collections, such as small arms, uniforms, edged weapons, artwork, memorabilia, and archival collections. You will enter artifact accession and catalog record information in computer databases. You will manage the maintenance and renewal of incoming and outgoing artifact loans. You will manage the overall handling of historic artifact collections. You will determine and recommend short-term and long-term storage requirements for objects of historical significance. You will research, write, and conduct educational museum tours for various audiences.

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.

Qualifications

GS-09 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as the following: 1.) Managing the maintenance and renewal of incoming and outgoing artifact loans; 2.) Performing acquisition, evaluation, registration, cataloging, preserving, packing, storage, retrieval, and shipping of artifacts; 3.) Utilizing computerized collections data management systems, methods, and procedures; and 4.) Conducting primary and secondary source historical research of American military history. GS-07 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as the following: 1.) Assisting with the maintenance and renewal of incoming and outgoing artifact loans; 2.) Providing basic support with the storage, retrieval, and shipping of artifacts; 3.) Reviewing collection inventory records on a computerized program for consistency and accuracy with existing records; 4.) Conducting historical research of American military history Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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

Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-09 Level:

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
OR
Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-07 Level:

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement
OR
Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education leading to a master's degree;
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

Qualifying educational experience must include related coursework for the position. Related fields of study include art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects, or other courses related to the position to be filled.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

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