The purpose of this position is to serve as a thought-leader, strategist, and technical advisor in shaping the Gallery’s online presence. The incumbent will oversee the Web Department (DWEB) and the Gallery's website, manage or support strategic digital initiatives that are under the governance of the Gallery’s Executive Digital and Technology Committee (EDTC).
Summary
The purpose of this position is to serve as a thought-leader, strategist, and technical advisor in shaping the Gallery’s online presence. The incumbent will oversee the Web Department (DWEB) and the Gallery's website, manage or support strategic digital initiatives that are under the governance of the Gallery’s Executive Digital and Technology Committee (EDTC).
THIS PRIVATELY FUNDED POSITION DOES NOT CONFER COMPETITIVE FEDERAL STATUS TO THE INCUMBENT. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, RETIREMENT, SICK/ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUAL AND TRANSIT SUBSIDY BENEFITS.
Provides leadership to create, manage, build, enhance, and sustain the Gallery’s public-facing digital solutions including Web, mobile, indoor technology, and the Gallery’s presence in aggregate sites.
Leads a successful effort to evaluate, develop, and manage the NGA websites including user experience, accessibility, content management system (AEM), authoring tools, navigation, search, and organization.
Leads the redesign and reconceptualization of NGA.gov; creates Requests for Proposals (RFP) to address modernization of website and content management system; selects and manages the technical evaluation panel (TEP) with the procurement office.
Leads and manages the Web team; works collaboratively with staff and management within the Digital Media Division and throughout the Gallery, including IT and Publishing.
Administers high-level requests from other Gallery offices and schedules and coordinates the department’s various activities.
Plans the future growth of the department, and defines its goals in areas of personnel, budget, equipment, and technical services.
Plans and manages multiple projects and maintains schedules and budgets
Ensures that DWEB provides appropriate services and accurate and informative responses to inquiries from Gallery colleagues, outside contacts, and the public concerning the websites.
Manages vendor contracts; develops scopes of work, RFPs, and deliverables.
Writes and manages grants for digital programs.
Pursues and cultivates donor relationships.
Oversees the financial and personnel resources of DWEB.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.
All required documents must be submitted by 11:59PM EST on closing date.
REQUIREMENTS:
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.
Physical requirements: Work is primarily sedentary; however, some walking is required to go to other offices in the Gallery.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following Qualification Standards Handbook requirements. For the GS-14 specialized experience is at least one year of experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service implementing and managing strategic digital initiatives within an art-based organization or cultural institution.
Other relevant criteria:
5+ years professional Web experience, including 3 years management experience leading a Web team and overseeing Web projects.
Must have led the redesign and development of a major cultural heritage website
BA (MA preferred) in relevant field.
Art history training and/or museum experience a plus.
Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against the following criteria to determine the best-qualified candidates. Applicants must describe their skill in using the software below in a one- to two-page cover letter as part of their application.
Knowledge of
leading web content management systems
W3C Web standards, WAI, ADA & Sections 508 and 504 compliances
User experience research methods
Google Analytics/Tag Manager and SEO best practices
HTML5, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility
Microsoft Office suite of products
Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Database and database web integration
Additional information
The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
• All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Best-qualified candidates will be determined by their personal, educational and work experience indicated in your résumé and in their supplemental information relative to the factors listed above.
If your resume is incomplete or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', for the position accordingly.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
1) Cover letter - One to two pages describing your possession of each of the listed job factors (Be sure to also specify which employment position, shown in your resume, provides evidence of each job factor.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To be considered for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required supporting documentation (see "Required Documentation" section) no later than 11:59pm U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish! Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish and submit your application before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
Steps to submit a complete application:
You must have an active USAJOBS account and be logged in.
You must have a completed resume associated with your USAJOBS account.
Once you are logged in and all of your application materials are ready, click on the 'Apply Online' button to get started.
You will be given the option to include your resume, documents, and demographic information from your USAJOBS profile. You will then be transferred to the National Gallery of Art's application tracking system. If you select documents from your USAJOBS account, you MUST complete the download process in a later step or your USAJOBS documentation WILL NOT be transferred! See Step 6.
You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
You will then be asked to upload additional supporting documentation. If you selected documents from USAJOBS prior to being transferred to our application system (Step 4), you will need to click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process. These documents ARE NOT automatically transferred! It is ultimately your responsibility to make sure that all required documents are either faxed, uploaded, or transferred from USAJOBS successfully. If you are unsure whether your documents went through, please contact the Agency Contact listed on the announcement BEFORE the vacancy closes.
IMPORTANT: In the final step of the application process you will be shown a copy of your resume and all the information you entered during the application process. You must click the 'Finish' button at the bottom of this final page and receive confirmation that your application has been received.If you do not click 'Finish', your application will not be received!
If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your evaluation rating may be adjusted accordingly.
Steps to modify or withdraw your application:
Return to USAJOBS and log in to your account.
In the "My Account" screen, click "Application Status" in the left-hand column.
You will see a table list of all the jobs you've applied to, click on the title of the application you want to modify.
If the announcement is still open the button which normally says "Apply Online" will instead say "Edit Application", click that button. (If you wish to withdraw your application from consideration after the closing date, contact the HR Specialist listed on the announcement.)
You will be directed back to NGA's application tracking system where you can make changes, or you can click "Withdraw Application" to remove your application from being considered.
NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button), please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement during normal business hours. If you are receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number.
If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder help, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center or e-mail USAJOBS3.0@opm.gov. Regretfully, NGA cannot resolve issues with your USAJOBS account. We regret that we are unable to support any issue with USAJOBS, as this service is maintained by the Office of Personnel Management exclusively.
If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply online please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement during normal business hours to discuss your situation. Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time on the closing date of this announcement.
National Gallery of Art
4th and Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, District of Columbia 20565
United States
Next steps
When the vacancy announcement closes we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 to 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. To check your application status for this job, please go to My USAJOBS, input your User ID and password, and select "Track your online job Applications".
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1) Cover letter - One to two pages describing your possession of each of the listed job factors (Be sure to also specify which employment position, shown in your resume, provides evidence of each job factor.)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To be considered for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required supporting documentation (see "Required Documentation" section) no later than 11:59pm U.S. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time (regardless of when you started) the application system will not allow you to finish! Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process allowing yourself enough time to finish and submit your application before the deadline. Our application system displays a countdown timer in the top-left corner of the screen for your reference.
Steps to submit a complete application:
You must have an active USAJOBS account and be logged in.
You must have a completed resume associated with your USAJOBS account.
Once you are logged in and all of your application materials are ready, click on the 'Apply Online' button to get started.
You will be given the option to include your resume, documents, and demographic information from your USAJOBS profile. You will then be transferred to the National Gallery of Art's application tracking system. If you select documents from your USAJOBS account, you MUST complete the download process in a later step or your USAJOBS documentation WILL NOT be transferred! See Step 6.
You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
You will then be asked to upload additional supporting documentation. If you selected documents from USAJOBS prior to being transferred to our application system (Step 4), you will need to click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process. These documents ARE NOT automatically transferred! It is ultimately your responsibility to make sure that all required documents are either faxed, uploaded, or transferred from USAJOBS successfully. If you are unsure whether your documents went through, please contact the Agency Contact listed on the announcement BEFORE the vacancy closes.
IMPORTANT: In the final step of the application process you will be shown a copy of your resume and all the information you entered during the application process. You must click the 'Finish' button at the bottom of this final page and receive confirmation that your application has been received.If you do not click 'Finish', your application will not be received!
If your resume does not support the responses in your application questionnaire, or if you fail to submit required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your evaluation rating may be adjusted accordingly.
Steps to modify or withdraw your application:
Return to USAJOBS and log in to your account.
In the "My Account" screen, click "Application Status" in the left-hand column.
You will see a table list of all the jobs you've applied to, click on the title of the application you want to modify.
If the announcement is still open the button which normally says "Apply Online" will instead say "Edit Application", click that button. (If you wish to withdraw your application from consideration after the closing date, contact the HR Specialist listed on the announcement.)
You will be directed back to NGA's application tracking system where you can make changes, or you can click "Withdraw Application" to remove your application from being considered.
NEED HELP?
If you experience any difficulties with the application process (anything after you have clicked the 'Apply Online' button), please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement during normal business hours. If you are receiving any kind of error message, please be ready to provide a screenshot or at a minimum, the error message text and number.
If you are having trouble with USAJOBS (searching for jobs, account password/profile issues, or Resume Builder help, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center or e-mail USAJOBS3.0@opm.gov. Regretfully, NGA cannot resolve issues with your USAJOBS account. We regret that we are unable to support any issue with USAJOBS, as this service is maintained by the Office of Personnel Management exclusively.
If you are experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply online please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement during normal business hours to discuss your situation. Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time on the closing date of this announcement.
National Gallery of Art
4th and Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, District of Columbia 20565
United States
Next steps
When the vacancy announcement closes we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 to 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. To check your application status for this job, please go to My USAJOBS, input your User ID and password, and select "Track your online job Applications".
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
