• Performs technical examinations of works of art to identify materials and determine condition, deterioration and need for treatment.
• Documents work with written reports, photographs and other data as appropriate.
• Makes recommendations regarding potential acquisitions.
• Performs conservation operations on artworks which suffer from damage and deterioration; works towards achieving structural soundness and preserving of original materials.
• Works with staff to see that museum routines promote preservation in all activities; advise staff, scholars and the public as a way to promote conservation awareness.
• Investigates and monitors potential hazards to art, workspace and people that may result from unfavorable environmental conditions, human neglect or carelessness.
• Keeps informed of current developments in own area of conservation.
• Participates in outreach activities at the Lunder Conservation Center including clinics, tours.

Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Qualifications

You may qualify for this position if you possess the Selective Factor and Specialized Experience below:

All applicants must meet the Selective Factor Requirements: (You application must show written evidence of this requirement)

SELECTIVE FACTOR: Ability to examine and treat three-dimensional, museum-quality artworks according to AIC (American Institute for Conservation) guidelines.

Experience GS-11:You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.

For this position Specialized experience is defined as using diagnostic tools such as X-rays, UV, and microscopes to examine and evaluate the condition of three-dimensional art objects in a variety of media; documenting condition and developing treatment plans for artworks; performing conservation treatments according to AIC standards; and advising on safe storage, handling and display requirements.

Experience GS-12: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system.

For this position Specialized experience is defined as using advanced diagnostic tools such as digital x-radiography, 3D digital video microscopy, and other forms of analytical instrumentation to examine and evaluate the condition of materials used in three-dimensional art objects in a variety of media; documenting condition and developing treatment plans for artworks; performing conservation treatments according to AIC standards; and advising on safe storage, handling and display requirements.

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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Education may only be combined or substitued at the GS-11 level:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and/or training that address the competencies below:

1. Ability to use diagnostic tools to examine and document the condition and construction of a variety of art objects.
2. Skill in conserving a variety of art objects and materials such as wood, metal, stone, glass, craft objects, folk art, plaster, plastics, and mixed media.
3. Ability to work with different conservation materials and techniques with various responses to environmental damage and assessment and prioritization of damage and treatments.
4. Ability to monitor, advise and instruct others on the safe handling, storage and display of artworks
5. Ability to prepare and present information on conservation activities to public and professional audiences.

If you are found qualified for this position and meet or exceed a predefined rating threshold from your questionnaire responses, you may be contacted by email to complete or submit additional assessments such as work samples, short essays, or other appropriate assessments within approximately one week of the job announcement closing. If you do not meet the rating threshold to move to the next evaluation stage, you will be notified promptly by email.





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 above. Better Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and satisfies most of the job related competencies above. Good Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements, but does not satisfy most of the job related competencies 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. Applicants who have not submitted a resume in the USAjobs system and/or have not answered all of the vacancy questions will not be considered for this position.

Important Note:

The review of your resume will determine your final rating and should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

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