Summary
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) under Office of Collections Management (OCM) division. The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture.
Duties
The Museum Specialist (General) is responsible for carrying out collections management activities for the Office of Collections Management (OCM). In this position you will: Facilitate the work of other NMAAHC collection units with the collection. Assist the Photo Services department in the handling of objects to be photographed, the curatorial departments in collections work connected with exhibitions and research and the Registrar in preparing objects going out or returning from loan. In preparation for storage, shipping, transportation or exhibition, disassemble, assemble, load, unload, secure, crate or cradle artifacts. Perform all types of collection handling operations, including those that require the operation of forklifts or similar equipment, box trucks and other vehicles or equipment. Monitor environmental conditions of the collection storage areas. Plan for, facilitate, and document researcher use of the collection.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment Occasionally the work is strenuous, with significant physical activity required to lift some object types that are large and heavy up to 40 lbs. Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
How you will be evaluated
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria: Knowledge of procedures and methods used in the handling, storage, transport, care and preservation of museum collections. Skill in the preparation of objects for storage, shipping, transportation or exhibition. Knowledge of environmental conditions of the collection storage areas and integrated pest management. Knowledge of the use of collection information systems. Important Note: Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed. You may preview questions for this vacancy.