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This position is located in the Office of the Administrator of the National Gallery of Art, within the Office of Protection Services (AOP) and reports to the AOP Senior Technician and AOP Technical Services Supervisor. Performs duties in the installation, programming, modification, calibration, alignment, fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of the Office of Protection Services, Technical Services (AOPT) systems at the National Gallery of Art.
05/16/2025 to 05/30/2025
$63,307 - $100,097 per year
The salary range listed is an approximation and subject to locality adjustment.
GS 08 - 10
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Competitive
10
No
No
NGA-25-067-MP
837111900
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Current Federal employee with competitive status. Former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility. Veterans with VOW, VEOA or VRA eligibility . Those eligible under an OPM interchange agreement or special appointing authority Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures.
The Incumbent performs the following duties:
Perform all functions such that the art, visiting public, and Gallery personnel are not exposed to any risks during performance. Maintain computer-based records of procurement, programming, installation, maintenance, and testing activities.
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.
Specialized Experience Statement:
GS-08: This requires at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-7 grade level in the federal service as an electronics security technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic. This experience must include demonstrated knowledge of the operation and capabilities of different types of electronic equipment. Candidates must reflect in their submitted USAJOBS resumes the possession of this specialized experience. If their resumes do not include such specialized experience,they will be ineligible for this position.
GS-09:This requires at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-8 grade level in the federal service as an electronics security technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic. This experience must include demonstrated knowledge of the operation and capabilities of different types of electronic equipment. Candidates must reflect in their submitted USAJOBS resumes the possession of this specialized experience. If their resumes do not include such specialized experience,they will be ineligible for this position.
GS-10:This requires at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the GS-9 grade level in the federal service as an electronics security technician, instructor, inspector, or mechanic. This experience must include demonstrated knowledge of the operation and capabilities of different types of electronic equipment. Candidates must reflect in their submitted USAJOBS resumes the possession of this specialized experience. If their resumes do not include such specialized experience,they will be ineligible for this position.
Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates.
1. Knowledge of electronic security systems and closed-circuit television (CCTV) design, configuration, and integration sufficient to serve as a subject matter expert and in the troubleshooting and repair of AOPT Systems.
2. Practical knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, terminology, techniques and methods of the electronics/electrical engineering disciplines relevant to assigned projects and skill in applying this knowledge to the solution of a wide variety of problems. Proficiency in performing work in a museum environment which allows the incumbent to work around priceless works of art and high-level interior finishes with minimal risk to the art and finishes.
3. Proficiency in the installation of conduit, conductors, and cabling in interior and exterior environments sufficient to provide infrastructure to support AOPT Systems. Repair, testing, and maintenance of electronic security and CCTV systems sufficient to serve as a subject matter expert and in the installation, troubleshooting and repair, and maintenance of AOPT Systems.
Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: Work assignments involve a substantial amount of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting. Occasionally work will be performed in confined space and/or cramped or awkward positions. Work will be performed from scaffolds, ladders, and lifts. Assigned work often requires lifting, carrying, and handling objects weighing in excess of 40lbs.
Employee must be able to walk: stand, climb, bend, lift, perform in confined spaces and maintain cramped/awkward positions; Must be able to handle objects weighing 40 pounds or more; climb, work around live electrical circuits; work in hot, humid and dusty areas; performs work from scaffolds, ladders, and lifts; maintain exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, broken bones, burns from electrical shock and radiation; and provide after hours and weekend response support.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
OPM Qualifications Standard:
Individual Occupational Requirements: Electronics Technical Series 0856
Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions
Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions.
Some examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
OR
For GS-4 or equivalent: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in engineering, physical science, technology, or mathematics. At least 6 of the 12 semester hours must have been in electronics courses.
For GS-5 or equivalent: Successful completion of (a) all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or electronics technology, or (b) 3 years of study in an accredited (by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) curriculum in electronics, or (c) a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-4 or equivalent. At least 12 of the 24 semester hours must have been in electronics courses.
Alternate Standard: The Examining Guide for Electronics Mechanic (2604) should be used as the qualification standard for qualifying applicants for either competitive or noncompetitive actions when the position's primary duty or responsibility, its primary purpose or reason for existence, relationship to other positions, the mission and responsibility of the organization in which it is located, and the essential, requisite qualifications required to do the work meet the definition of Trade, Craft, or Labor Work (see Technical Work in the Engineering and Architecture Group 0800).
The National Gallery of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
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.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
All qualified Non-Competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
The National Gallery of Art uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The application process is as follows:
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.
The complete application package, including any additional supporting documents required for this position is due in the National Gallery of Art Personnel Office on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
NOTE: Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement. 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 Time on the closing date of this announcement.
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