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The Deputy Director is responsible for assisting and participating with the Director in overall planning, development and management of all programs and activities of the Museum. Incumbent has specific responsibility for supervision of the following offices: Research and Scholars Center, Education, Publications, Registrar’s Office, Exhibitions and Administration. The Museum functions as a public museum devoted to the acquisition, study, interpretation, and exhibition of American Art.
Learn more about this agency09/02/2021 to 09/16/2021
$132,552 - $199,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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Yes
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EX-21-17
613039200
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Note: The Deputy Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum position is being advertised through two different announcements: 1) this Federal Competitive Service announcement, EX-21-17, and; 2) a companion Federal Merit Promotion announcement EX-21-16. Only one vacancy exists, and a selection will be made from the eligible candidates from one of the announcements.
Participates with the Director in providing executive leadership and direction for all departments of the Museum in the planning, development and management of museum programs and operations. Helps formulate program goals and objectives, and issues policy guidelines for museum operations. Monitors program plans covering all aspects of museum operations, including collections management, research, exhibits, and public education. In the absence of the Director, makes policy decisions concerning museum programs including matters of budget, staffing, organization, and building management.
Develops and maintains standards and criteria for program development and execution throughout the museum. Reviews and evaluates proposals for new programs or major shifts or expansions in existing programs. Recommends approval or disapproval of such proposals, and provides leadership and guidance on improving the proposed programs. Continually evaluates program operations, and initiates or directs management studies to achieve improvement.
Directs and coordinates the activities of subordinate offices and assists the Director in managing other offices and staff. Develops and implements operating policies, standards, and procedures to assure continued high quality performance. Develops and monitors policies to achieve management objectives in various areas as, for example, labor-management relations and equal employment opportunity. Assures that subordinate supervisors effectively carry out their responsibilities. Reviews and approves recommendations for personnel actions affecting key subordinates, and acts on major personnel problems referred by subordinate supervisors. Initiates or directs major studies to improve organization, staffing and employee performance.
Explores and develops joint programs in cooperation with universities, federal agencies, and other Smithsonian offices. Reviews and recommends appropriate action on applications or proposals for grants or contracts and other projects. Participates in national and international conferences and meetings, and serves on national and international art committees. Provides expert advice and consultation to federal agencies, professional and other organizations.
Attends high-level Smithsonian policy meetings and conferences, and makes significant contributions to the development of Smithsonian policy and priorities. Testifies at Congressional hearings on budget requests and other matters as required.
On behalf of the Director of the Museum, works closely with the Directors of the National Portrait Gallery and the Archives of American Art to assure fully cooperative plans within the Patent Office Building, as well as a coordinated approach to the Institution’s programs in the field of American art.
Acts as Museum Director in absence of the Director, assuming full authority and responsibility for the Museum’s programs and operations.
Meets the basic qualifications and specialized experience as listed below.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the necessary level of managerial and leadership skills and competence to perform successfully in this position. This includes a degree in an applicable subject matter field, or a combination of education and appropriate experience that provides knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a four year course of study in an applicable subject matter field.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
In addition, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-15 level. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated knowledge and leadership skills in managing the administrative and/or financial functions of a large organization.
The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
1. Skill providing executive leadership and direction for all departments of a museum or a similar setting in the planning, development, and management of museum programs and operations.
2. Skill developing and maintaining standards and criteria for program development and execution throughout a museum or a similar setting. This should include experience attending high-level organizational policy meetings and conferences, and making significant contributions to the development of organizational policies and priorities.
3. Skill working on behalf of the Director with other organizational Directors to assure fully cooperative plans within shared building footprint, as well as a coordinated approach to the organization’s programs in the field of American art.
4. Skill developing and coordinating the activities of subordinate offices and assists the Director in managing other offices and staff. This should include skill in leading and managing a multi-disciplined and culturally diverse workforce, including developing team-work and high morale; attracting, retaining, motivating, and providing guidance; and implementing EEO/Affirmative Action policies and programs for a highly performing team.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The incumbent reports to the Director, Smithsonian American Art Museum. Within broad policy guidelines and established objectives, the incumbent assists the Director in planning and directing all aspects of museum programs and operations, and exercising a high degree of managerial knowledge and ability, as well as professional competence in the field of American art. The incumbent consults with the Director on major policy or controversial issues, and keeps the Director informed of the status of major programs through periodic discussions and written reports.
SECURITY LEVEL
This position has been reviewed to determine the level of POSITION SENSITIVITY. Based on the nature of the work, the position has been determined to be Public Trust/High Risk. This designation will require (1) a pre-employment Security Agency Check (SAC) for the prospective incumbent; and (2) a subsequent comprehensive background investigation and favorable adjudication in order to continue in the position.
EEO
The Smithsonian Institution does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The qualifications listed in this document will be used along with your resume and your responses to the questions posed in the electronic application process to determine the candidates who will move forward in the evaluation process. When preparing your responses to the questions, please provide concise, detailed information on your background and experience.
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of three category groups based on job-related criteria:
Best Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job related competencies set forth below.
Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies set forth below.
Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies set below above to a substantive degree.
This category rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three", but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. A selecting official may make selections from the highest quality category (Best Category) provided no preference eligible in that category is passed over to select a non-preference eligible in that category unless the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 3317(b) or 3318(b) are satisfied.
Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.
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 supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to the major duties and qualifications criteria listed for this position.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment.
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/613039200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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