You must apply for this position online. If you do not have a social security number please contact the point of contact listed for information.
Do not submit paper applications/resumes by mail, e-mail, or fax. You will be required to create an account and build a resume on www.usajobs.gov unless you previously established an account. You will also be asked to respond to assessment questions online. To see a preview of the questionnaire before applying, go to the "Qualifications & Evaluations" tab and click on the link at the bottom of the page.
Instructions for Applying Online:
Important: You must complete the entire application process which
includes responding to a set of questions. Your application will not
transfer to Smithsonian until you click on the FINISH button. This is not the same as the DONE button which is used to complete the fax cover sheet print step.
1. Click on the Apply Online button at the bottom of this
announcement.
2. When you click Apply Online, you will have to register a USAJobs
account or log into your existing account. Once you are logged in,
choose which resume you wish to submit, select it and click 'Apply
for this Position Now!' Your resume will become part of your
application and will automatically be transferred to the Smithsonian
Tracking & Applicant Referral System (STARS).
3a. If this is your first time applying to a Smithsonian
position online you will be prompted by a 'core'
questionnaire. Complete all questions on the questionnaire.
You will then be prompted to print fax cover sheets. Print the applicable fax cover sheet(s) generated at the end of the on-line application process. Once you have printed fax cover sheets click on 'Done' at the bottom of the page.
3b. If you have applied for a position with us before you will have the option to review your previous responses to the core questions, or proceed to the vacancy specific questions described in the next step.
4. You will be prompted by a vacancy specific questionnaire. These
questions must be completed for your application to be submitted.
Once you have completed all questions in this questionnaire, click 'Finish'.
5. You will then be prompted to print fax coversheets specific to
the vacancy. Print the applicable fax coversheet(s) generated at the end of the on-line application process. Once you have printed fax cover sheets click on 'Done' at the bottom of the page.
6. Once you have finished answering questions for all grades that
you are applying for, you must review your questionnaire responses
and select 'Finish' at the bottom of the review page. If you do
not click 'Finish' at the bottom of the review page your application
will not be submitted.
NOTE: When faxing supporting documentation, use the phone number listed on the fax cover sheet. The fax cover sheet(s) contains an important ID number, so keep a copy for your files. Use a separate fax cover sheet for each type of document. Documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Documents
to be faxed can be found under "Required Documents" listed below. To view the status of your faxed supporting documentation, please
follow the steps below:
Logon to your USAJOBS account. Click on the "Applications" tab and locate the vacancy. Under the "Application Status" column click on
the "More information" hyperlink. You will then be transferred to the "Gateway to State" Welcome screen. Click on the View/Generate Fax Cover Sheet radio button. On the next screen, under the Status column it will show you the status of your fax supporting documentation.
NOTE: It may take several hours before your fax documentation is reflected in the system. Check for confirmation emails for documents that you have faxed. Depending on the level of activity in the online application system, your confirmation email may be delayed. Please be aware that the confirmation email could be in your "Junk" or "Bulk Mail" folder.
After the vacancy closes, the HR office uses the application package (resume and questionnaire responses) to rate, rank and certify candidates.
Exceptions may be granted to accept paper applications in extenuating circumstances; however paper applications submitted without
prior approval from the agency point of contact will be handled as incomplete and will not be considered.

*If you do not have a social security number please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy.*

You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has
been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters.
The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. We
will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the
application review process. You may also check your application
status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My
USAJOBS;" e-mailing vacancy.info@si.edu; or by contacting the
Office of Human Resources Representative listed.