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09/12/2023 to 09/19/2023
$37,955 - $90,452 per year
NH 2
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Competitive
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FY23-6F-2B-NH-1015-2-SPLASH
748603900
The Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum preserves the hardware and spirit of America's ventures into space. It collects, restores, preserves, and interprets the rich history of America's space and missile programs. Since 1966 the Museum has introduced millions of visitors to the history of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Patrick Space Force Base, and the Eastern Range. The Museum shares this history with diverse audiences through a wide array of outreach initiatives. Through contemporary collecting and future expansion planning, the Museum continues to interpret the expanding story of the U.S. Space Force through time and space.
The Museum Curator should be able to coordinate and execute a variety of projects for the Museum in a timely manner and with a keen eye to detail. They need to support every facet of artifact collections management, from research and documentation to acquisition, accession, and presentation. Exhibit development and facility management are also essential oversight functions of the position. The Museum Curator must also present the history of America's space and missile programs through tours, briefings, and community speaking events to diverse audiences. They will assist in managing the museum archives and reference library, as well as provide guidance for the Museum Volunteer Association.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Demonstrated accomplishments as a museum professional.
2. Knowledge of industry standards within the museum field, especially in regard to artifact collections management.
3. Capability of delivering results within Department of Air Force (DAF) Heritage Program regulations, policies, and standards.
4. Knowledge of aerospace history and USAF/USSF influence on aeronautical history.
5. Ability to communicate in an effective and engaging way.
6. Familiar with Microsoft Suite, relational databases, and design software.
7. Knowledge of exhibit planning, development, and installation techniques.
Ideal candidate:
- Forward-thinking, problem-solving, solution-oriented, team player, with strong research and writing skills
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in history, public history, museum studies, or similar field
- Professional museum experience desired
- Adaptable to varied work environments and evolving schedules- Ability to take initiative and work independently
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Resume: You must submit a resume that provides:
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
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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