About the Position: Serves as the Director of the consolidated museums and related programs of Military History and Heritage. The museums contain large collections of foreign and domestic material of historical value. Independently discharges responsibility for the oversight,operation, management, development, and expansion of the museums. Serves as a senior advisor to the local Commander on matters pertaining to the US Army Museum Enterprise, its programs, and regulations

Duties

Independently discharges responsibility for the oversight, operation, management, development, and expansion of museum complex. Plans and supervises all museum operations to include facilities, outreach, programming, partners with the Collections Manager for strategic oversight of exhibits, conservation's, and management of collections. Directs subordinate museum curators to assure the timely performance of assigned projects and the adequacy of work performed. Responsible for long-range planning and development of the consolidated museums. Oversees the operating budget made up of appropriated monies and ensures the expenditure of those funds. Ensures subordinates are in compliance with safety, environmental, security, and internal control regulations and measures. Represents the consolidated museums at various local, state, regional, and national meetings, and councils Consults with fellow professionals and collaborates with them in performing research, preparing publications, and securing or providing technical assistance to school groups, civic organizations, and military personnel. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set, and adjust short-period priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Oversees the management efforts of all facility requirements and projects to support the consolidated museums and associated buildings and land. Oversees the plans, programs, and budgets for minor and major construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities, physical security, safety, environmental compliance, and contract compliance.

Requirements

• Appointment is subject to a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Temporary duty travel of 15% may be required for this position.
• This position has an irregular tour of duty and may require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, and in other situations.
• A Supervisory probationary period may be required if not already completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify for this position you must meet the BOTH qualification and/or education requirements listed below: Basic Requirement for Museum Curator: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field such as Museum Studies or Military History. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR C. Experience: Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four year course of study as shown in A above. Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes developing management programs and policies; performing administrative oversight to include restoration of artifacts to contractors; managing multiple subordinate museums and/or training support facilities; and expediting museum facility maintenance and/or new construction needs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to lead or superviseHistory and ArchaeologyReading ComprehensionTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). To be referred, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address SB-W3YUAA US ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20319 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk