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This position is located in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), Office of Project Management and Planning. The Associate Director leads construction, project management, exhibition design and production; and editorial services for public spaces throughout the facility.
03/14/2023 to 03/28/2023
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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EX-23-10
712744300
Current Federal Smithsonian employees who have Federal career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
Collaborates with and serves as principal advisor to the Director and Deputy Director of the NMAAHC in the identification and creation of short and long-term plans for space and exhibition design, audience wayfinding, and traveling exhibitions. S/he is responsible for determining project viability, needs, defining project goals and developing project work plans to accomplish museum priorities.
Manages programmatic needs of the Museum and the milestones necessary to achieve those goals. Conducts planning sessions with various NMAAHC offices to determine scope, timing, and resources needed to accomplish all tasks. Manages all aspects of major projects for the Museum through all phases of the projects by developing annual, multiyear, or similar types of long-range work plans and schedules that include both in-service and contracted work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the planning, organization, coordination, and control of the assigned projects and the resources that are provided. Responsible for planning and completing projects in accordance with project plans, schedule, and budgets and for advising the Museum Director and Deputy Director in a timely manner if events occur that conspire to prevent successful completion. Approves the expenditures of all financial resources for assigned projects, leads and/or facilitates all project team activities, serves as the contracting officer’s technical representative, and makes formal decision presentations and reports to the Museum Director at major project milestone reviews.
Provides leadership and exercises managerial responsibility through the articulation of goals, continuing reevaluation of goals, objectives, tools and concepts, motivation of senior project managers and team members and through the development of plans and budgets. Recommends changes needed to maintain program support and improvements. Represents the Museum on project management matters with all other organizations, both internal and external to the Museum and the Smithsonian.
Develops and justifies annual and multiyear federal and trust budgets. Ensures compliance with all Federal, Smithsonian and Museum financial management policies and procedures and HR regulations, ensures adequate office control systems are in place to monitor expenses and budget limitations, contracts, and procurements.
Prepares scopes of work and determines schedules and budgets necessary to achieve the goals of the project. Works with outside organizations and negotiates formal agreements for major collaborative exhibitions and other programmatic activities that may involve substantial expenditures.
Establishes a system to review, control, report, and monitor project status. Makes recommendations of which phases of the project will be performed by in-house staff, contractors, or other professionals. Recommends sequences for actions, procurements, purchases, and coordinates necessary meetings to ensure the timely delivery of products and services.
Provides advice to the Director and others on the feasibility of projects, timelines, and resources. Readjusts resources and work for accomplishing projects within time and budgetary constraints.
Serves on the Director’s Senior Level Staff Advisory Team, collaborating with other senior staff to advise the Director and Deputy Director on the implementation of decisions and on achieving the Museum’s strategic priorities. S/he works with the Senior Level Staff Advisory Team to set priorities, formulate policy, and develop strategies to accomplish goals for the overall construction efforts, exhibitions efforts; and collaborates with the other senior level staff.
Oversees the head of design and the design office. Has oversight of project management for exhibition production and installation; to include monitoring work and results of public space design and exhibitions. Provides oversight of exhibition staff to include hiring, managing, and coaching staff members, and establishing performance goals.
Develops plans and requirements for all levels of building construction and exhibition design, fabrication, and installation. Coordinates logistics with curatorial staff on exhibit moves, space, design, storage, and storage-related matters associated with construction and exhibition fabrication and installation.
Develops plans and requirements for the Information Commons area. Coordinates with staff and stakeholders on design and programming space needs for 2nd floor Information Commons.
Collaborates with the Smithsonian Facilities and the Contracting Office, architects, and construction contractors to facilitate communication and integrate activities within projects related to the design, production and construction of the Museum and its exhibitions.
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SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The incumbent reports to the Director, who makes assignments in terms of broad project parameters and goals and expected outcomes. The incumbent independently leads the overall project while keeping the Director closely informed. Within this framework, the incumbent plans and carries out assigned responsibilities with minimum direction. Major policy questions or controversial issues are discussed with the Director for decision or guidance. The incumbent keeps the Director informed of all significant program activities and potential problems. Performance is evaluated in terms of overall effectiveness in achieving the program objectives.
SECURITY LEVEL
This position has been reviewed to determine the level of POSITION SENSITIVITY. Based on the nature of the work, the position has been determined to be Public Trust/HIGH RISK. This designation will require (1) a pre-employment Security Agency Check (SAC) for the prospective incumbent; and (2) a subsequent comprehensive background investigation and favorable adjudication in order to continue in the position.
EEO
The Smithsonian Institution does not discriminate against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION
The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
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The qualifications listed in this document will be used along with your resume and your responses to the questions posed in the electronic application process to determine the candidates who will move forward in the evaluation process. When crafting your responses to the questions, please provide concise, detailed information on your background and experience.
Important Note: Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to the major duties and qualifications criteria listed for this position.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the average number of hours per week spent in such employment.
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.
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits program for both Federal and Trust employees. See www.sihr.si.edu for details. We also offer a rich program of services and opportunities to balance and enhance your work life. They include: Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (an accredited educational program for children between the ages of 3 months to 6 years), transportation benefits, professional interest groups, employee advocacy groups, special events such as brown bag lunches, an annual picnic on the Mall, an annual holiday party, free lectures, behind-the-scenes tours and employee discounts at our theaters, shops and after hours events. These and other programs have made the Smithsonian one of the top 10 places to work in the government.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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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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.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:
After you apply and the position has closed, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We usually have a large response to senior level positions and it may take some time to effectively review application packages. We will contact you by email as decisions are made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/712744300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.