This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Incumbent serves as a Museum Technician performing a variety of technical duties in connection with the management of the museum collection, including inventorying, registration, documentation and digitization of museum objects. Duties also include exhibit work, public outreach and professional support within and outside the department.
Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for qualifications and eligibility determination in whether or not the minimum qualifications for the position have been met. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-7: You must have at least one year of experience at the GS-6 level or equivalent that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes: Inventory control consisting of records, reports and resolving inventory anomalies according to established SOPs and or procedures. AND Following established procedures to ensure objects of historical or cultural significance are protected from environmental hazards, such as extreme temperature/humidity, mold, damaging lighting conditions, or pests OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One full academic year of graduate level education where it is directly related to the work of the position. OR Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Related course work is required. Related fields of study include art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects, or other courses related to the position to be filled.
As a Museum Technician (History), you will: Work as an inventory team leader and ensure that inventory information is accurately and correctly recorded in the collections management system. Complete artifact housing and storage assignments. Use digital camera(s) and/or scanner(s), create clear, appropriate digital images for a wide variety of artifacts and collection records following standard museum and NARA guidelines. Complete assigned tasks related to exhibit research, object selection, and text editing and formatting, as needed. Respond (via letter, phone, electronically, or in person) to reference questions from staff, researchers, other institutions and the general public regarding museum objects and exhibits.