This is professional, technical, and administrative work directing the registration and loan program of the Office of Senate Curator on behalf of the Senate Commission on Art (the Commission). Responsibilities include developing, managing, and implementing standards, policies, procedures, and documentation for the acquisition, inventory, safe storage, handling, placement, and movement of works of art and historical objects in the U.S. Senate Collection. In addition, the Registrar oversees management of the incoming and outgoing loan program. Work is bound by the Commission; Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; Senate procurement regulations; federal appropriations law; the U.S. Senate Handbook; the Senate Ethics Manual; the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act; and standards established by the American Alliance of Museums, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Associate Curator. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent visits to project sites, walking, standing, bending, and carrying items 25-50 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier.

Employee must have the physical dexterity and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, or crawl under/into spaces in order to review work. Conservation and preservation may expose employee to dust, paint, cleaning solvents, and fumes, which require appropriate safety precautions.

Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a master’s degree in art or American history, museum studies, or a related field, with five to eight years of professional museum registration experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of current museum registration and collections management concepts, principles, and practices.

Knowledge and experience with information retrieval systems, relevant database programs, and electronic documentation technology.

Knowledge of legal and ethical issues involving art and historic objects.

Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate.

Knowledge of current museum standards for the display of artifacts and documents, and the ability to safely handle and examine art objects.

Knowledge of disaster response practices related to art, historic objects, and archival records.

Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects.

Ability to organize data and objects.

Ability to implement operational guidelines and procedures.

Ability to analyze and apply information and formulate recommendations.

Ability to thoroughly research topics and write professional documents for educational purposes.

Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
None.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.