The Acting Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings plays a vital leadership role at the National Gallery and acts as one of four senior curators reporting to the Chief Curatorial and Conservation Officer (CCCO).

Duties

As the Supervisory Museum Curator, you will:

Requirements

• Current Permanent Federal Employees at the National Gallery of Art

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the SL-1015-00. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is at least one year of experience (combined), equivalent in responsibility to the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, experience curator and scholar of the history of European and/or American art and a recognized specialist in prints, drawings. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Proven track record of initiating and managing complex projects and exhibitions that entail cross-institutional collaboration.   Experience working closely with curators, conservators, registrars, and collection managers in managing changing art storage needs for expanding collections. Demonstrated ability to address complex issues of graphic art storage and care. Demonstrated passion and experience with audience-centered museum practices and innovative curatorial approaches that make art accessible to the museum’s varied audiences.   Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.  "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Basic Requirements:

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

   OR

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

   OR

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.

Contacts

• Address National Gallery of Art 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20565 United States
• Name: Staffing
• Phone: 202-842-6814
• Email: [email protected]