Museum Curator
Assist in the preservation and care of the historic houses and collections of the park. Participate in the research, development, design, and installation of exhibits. Performs research to identify and /or authenticate museum objects; to discern techniques for restoration and preservation of objects in the collection; and to respond to collection related research requests. Observes and identifies long-term conservation needs and writes related project proposals to obtain funding for needed work. Maintains proper preservation, security and fire protection for collection storage, exhibits and furnished historic structures. Monitors, controls and maintains the environment for collections and exhibits including light, temperature, relative humidity and air quality and assists in managing an integrated pest management program for all museum facilities. Accessions and catalogs objects, verifying accuracy of information in collection records and files. Uses automated collections management data using Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) or similar. Develops reports, provides interpretive and reference service, and analyzes inventory and monitoring data using automated systems. Maintains liaison and effective working relations with related groups and individuals, agencies and the public. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/31/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Basic
Qualifications:
A. Degree:
museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. C. 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 above. Minimum Qualifications/Specialized
Experience:
Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience are:
providing direction over extensive museum collections and carrying out responsibilities in the four museum functions:
collections, exhibits, research, and education; collections management (in the areas of archeology, ethnology, history, archives, biology, geology, and paleontology), registration and cataloging; research, preservation, and restoration; or conservation of collections of museum material; or other experience related to this position. Education:
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Combination Education/
Experience:
May not have completed one full year of specialized experience as described above or the two years of graduate study in a field directly-related to the work of this position as shown above, but may have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, six months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours of directly-related graduate level education in an accredited educational institution (50% of the qualifying education). Volunteer
Experience:
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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Basic
Qualifications:
A. Degree:
museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. C. 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 above. Minimum Qualifications/Specialized
Experience:
Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience are:
providing direction over extensive museum collections and carrying out responsibilities in the four museum functions:
collections, exhibits, research, and education; collections management (in the areas of archeology, ethnology, history, archives, biology, geology, and paleontology), registration and cataloging; research, preservation, and restoration; or conservation of collections of museum material; or other experience related to this position. Education:
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Combination Education/
Experience:
May not have completed one full year of specialized experience as described above or the two years of graduate study in a field directly-related to the work of this position as shown above, but may have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, six months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours of directly-related graduate level education in an accredited educational institution (50% of the qualifying education). Volunteer
Experience:
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.
- Department:
1015 Museum Curator - Salary Range:
$59,534 to $77,396 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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