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 Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Duties

The Exhibits Specialist (Audio Visual and Lighting Network) focuses on Audio, Visual, and Lighting (AVL) and their components and associated networks. As a key team leader and the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), the Exhibits Specialist (Audio Visual and Lighting Network) will oversee and actively engage in the design and implementation of AVL systems. This entails configuring and monitoring multiple sophisticated network infrastructures to bolster interactive exhibits, multimedia displays, and advanced lighting controls. In addition, this role encompasses programming and configuring audio, video, and lighting systems to align with specific exhibit needs, ensuring these installations are innovative and reflective of the museum's educational and cultural objectives.

Requirements

• Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• U.S. citizenship

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: 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 leading and collaborating with exhibit designers and curators to integrate Audio, Visual, and Lighting network components into the museum exhibits; designing and executing network infrastructures to bolster interactive exhibits, multimedia displays, and advanced lighting controls; programs and configures audio, video, and lighting systems to align with specific exhibit needs.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.Or Education: Grade 11: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to this position may be substituted to meet the experience requirements. Education Requirements: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position. 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. 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.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position.

Contacts

• Address SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, 517 Capital Gallery Washington, District of Columbia 20013-7012 United States
• Name: Donna Thomas
• Phone: 202-633-0122
• Email: [email protected]