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Museum Technician (History)

Department of the Navy
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Naval History and Heritage Command
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Summary

You will serve as a MUSEUM TECHNICIAN (History) in the Collection Management Section, Curator Branch, Collection Management Division of NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
08/22/2024 to 08/26/2024
Salary
$46,039 to - $66,510 per year

Salary Range per year: GS-06 $46,039-$59,853; GS-07 $51,161-$66,510

Pay scale & grade
GS 6 - 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Richmond, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
7
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12517280-24-RJM
Control number
805782400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • At the GS-6 level you will perform developmental duties, as assigned.
  • At the Full Performance Level (GS-7) you will perform the duties listed below:
  • You will perform a variety of technical duties to support Museum Specialists
  • You will receipt and unpack collection or objects verifying documentation and shipping records
  • You will photograph or mark artifacts and prepare collections or artifacts for storage
  • You will assist higher level personnel in research to identify artifacts
  • You will answer general inquires regarding historical properties in storage
  • You will perform routine research in the Department of the Navy Heritage Asset Management Database
  • You will assist in conducting inventories of the artifact collection
  • You will execute artifact location and record updates
  • You will assist with daily opening and closing procedures
  • You will perform environmental monitoring for the facility

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final secret level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment which may include, but is not limited to protective footwear, eyewear, and hearing protection
  • You may be required to travel to attend meetings or deliver artifacts
  • You must obtain and maintain a Forklift certification within the timelines prescribed by the Command

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-7 Level your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-06 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties to include; 1) Applying museum collection management practices that include inventory, cataloging, cleaning, photographing, and storage of artifacts; 2) Utilizing a collection management database to retrieve artifact information, create digital images, and maintain archival records; 3) Following oral and written instructions; 4) Communicating information related to facility operations, collections, artifacts, and storage conditions.

To qualify at the GS-6 Level your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05 or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing historical museum or historical research duties which include one or more of the following: 1) Cataloging and inventory of artifacts; 2) Storing and housing of artifacts; 3) Performing research duties supporting Curator Branch requests.

You may also qualify using education to substitute for specialized experience. See the "Education: section of this announcement for details.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/museum-specialist-and-technician-series-1016/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

For the GS-6 and GS-7 level, In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience if you possess:

One full academic year of related graduate level education. Related fields of study include art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects, or other courses related to the position of Museum Technician (History).
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Have completed a bachelor's degree program in a related field of study with Superior Academic Achievement. Related fields of study include art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects, or other courses related to the position of Museum Technician (History).

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • COLLECTIONS
  • COMPUTER LITERACY
  • INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
  • MUSEUM SUPPORT


You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Additional points are not added for veterans' preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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