KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U. S. Citizenship is required.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• You must obtain/maintain a valid driver's license.
• Government housing is not available.
• Relocation expenses will be paid as allowed by law.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain master museum data and documentation for strict accountability of object and archival collections.
• Perform collection management related tasks including acquisitions, accessioning, cataloging, loans and deaccessions.
• Plan and arrange proper storage of all objects, including small vessels and large ship items, at multiple storage locations.
• Respond to public and staff requests for information.
• Prepare and submit moderate to complex reporting information.

Basic Requirement: To meet the BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for this position, you must meet one of the following requirements:

Completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field or a discipline related to this position, such as archeology, anthropology, archives, ethnology, history, maritime history or museum studies.  (You must submit a copy of your transcript). OR

Have an appropriate combination of education and experience that included course work equivalent to a major (i.e., 24 semester hours) in museum work, or a discipline closely related to museum management such as  archeology, anthropology, archives, ethnology, history or museum studies; PLUS additional appropriate experience or additional course work.  The quality of this combination must demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet the basic qualification requirement of this position and is comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four-year course of study with a major as described above.   Examples of such experience include, but are not limited to:  assisting with and/or training in museum management, including interpreting policies and procedures that emphasize museum management; assisting with long-term museum collection storage; and documenting ethnographic, archaeological, archival, history and natural history collections. (You must submit a copy of your transcript and your application materials must support your claim of specialized experience). OR

Have four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study in museum work or museum management.   Examples of such experience include, but are not limited to:  assisting with and/or training in museum management, including interpreting policies and procedures that emphasize museum management; assisting with long-term museum collection storage; and documenting ethnographic, archeological, archival, history and natural history collections. (Your application materials MUST support your claim of specialized experience). You must submit a copy of your college transcripts showing grade received and semester/quarter hours completed to document that you meet the educational requirements for this position. 

If your education was completed in a foreign or non-accredited institution, you must submit evidence that your education is of an acceptable quality (equivalent to the educational standards in this country).

In addition to meeting one of the basic qualification requirements listed above; you must also meet one of the following Additional Qualification Requirements for the Museum Curator, GS-1015-11:

Have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal Service (can be obtained in the public or private sector) that equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform all of the following:  1) apply the principles of museum management, using technical expertise in their application; 2) manage and administer a park-related museum program, including delivery of technical assistance to a local network of parks and partner organizations; and 3) document and manage long-term storage of museum collections, with special emphasis on ethnographic, archeological, archival, history and natural history collections, and providing access to and facilitating research of these collections. (Your application materials MUST support your claim of specialized experience). OR

Have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PhD degree or PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in museum management or another field directly related to museum management such as history, archeology, ethnology, archives, or museum studies.  This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. (You must submit a copy of your transcript). OR

Have a combination of specialized experience and graduate education which totals 100% percent of the additional qualification requirement, when computed as percentages and added. Only education in excess of the first 18 semester hours may be combined with experience.  If your education is currently described in quarter hours, convert to semester hours by multiplying by the fraction 2/3.  If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be used.  Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period you will be credited 6 months of experience. (You must submit a copy of your transcript and your application materials must support your claim of specialized experience.

For any college courses, graduate work, research, thesis or other non-descript courses listed on your transcript (such as "Independent Research"), please indicate through your resume or attachment memorandum from an academic professor how each course fulfills the specific education requirement, i.e., state number of semester hours credited, topic of study, grade earned.

NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.  All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

Special Instructions For Foreign Education:  If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service.  All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Conditions of Employment:  Applicants must possess a valid state driver's license and at least 18 years of age to operate a government vehicle under Director's Order 50B.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.  If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.  Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category.  The categories are defined as follows:

• Best Qualified – Demonstrates better overall or key knowledge, skills, or abilities for a specific position.
• Well Qualified – Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position, but does not necessarily meet the definition of best qualified.
• Qualified – Meets the minimum qualifications standards, including any selective placement factors, for a specific position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• KSA 1 Knowledge of museum records management processes.
• KSA 2 Knowledge of Image Management procedures.
• KSA 3 Knowledge and ability to use and maintain automated curatorial records.
• KSA 4 Knowledge of museum collections storage and environmental requirements.
• KSA 5 Ability to plan and install museum and changing exhibits.

KSA 6 Ability to conduct historic research.

KSA 7 COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.

Application of Veterans' Preference:  Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligible within each category.  Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.   Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at

http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the additional proof required by that form.   For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé and other supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section below.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire 

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.  Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 579497.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:  USERS - 
1. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
2. College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
3. Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade. If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
4. Documentation of your eligibility to apply as a Noncompetitive candidate or under a Special Appointing Authority, if applicable. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A NONCOMPETITIVE CANDIDATE.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.  If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).