ANNOUNCEMENT EX-04- 04
Office of Human Resources
Vacancy Announcement
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPENING DATE: March 17, 2004
CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2004
Senior Level Federal Civil Service position
POSITION Director, Affiliations Program, SL-301-00
ORGANIZATION Office of National Programs
SALARY $120,278 - $145,600 per year (including locality pay)
LOCATION Washington, DC
WHO MAY APPLY Open to all qualified U.S. citizens
ALL OR PART OF RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE PAID AT THE DISCRETION OF
THE SMITHSONIAN
Duties The Affiliations Program, established by the Smithsonian Board of
Regents in 1996, functions to provide greater public access to the
Smithsonian‘s collections and a means for their exhibition outside
Washington, DC. Originally conceived as a collections-based program where
borrowing institutions are able to incorporate Smithsonian collections
into various exhibits, educational or research programs on a
comprehensive, long-term basis, the program has expanded to include other
important components. In addition to borrowing objects, affiliates may
incorporate services of the Smithsonian including traveling exhibitions;
workshops; lectures; teacher training; and study tours. In order for the
Smithsonian to better-reflect our nation, the program helps to develop and
enhance relationships through community affiliation programs. The
Affiliations Program also includes National Membership, Internship,
Visiting Professionals and Fellowship Programs. A national newsletter and
three web sites complete the program.
This position directs and administers the Affiliations Program
within the Office of National Programs (ONP). The incumbent works with
the Smithsonian’s museums, research institutes, and offices, and with
outside museums and educational organizations throughout the United States
and abroad. The incumbent is involved in and responsible for a variety of
complex issues and projects and maintains high-level contacts both within
and outside the Institution. The position requires significant travel.
The position requires (1) a highly knowledgeable background in
museum responsibilities and practices, obtained through experience in
museum operations that demonstrates the capabilities to carry out an
exhibition and collections management program, including the associated
financial and human resources requirements; (2) the ability to speak with
authority about collections and programs; and to make effective
presentations to museum boards, community associations, and senior public
and business officials; (3) fund-raising skills; and (4) representational
and leadership skills to develop collections-based, and other
complimentary programmatic and educational facets of affiliation projects.
Qualifications Applicants must clearly demonstrate the necessary level
of managerial and leadership skills and professional competence to perform
successfully in this position. This includes a bachelor’s degree in an
applicable subject-matter field; or a combination of education and
appropriate experience that provides knowledge comparable to that normally
acquired through successful completion of a four-year course of study in
an applicable subject-matter field. In addition, applicants must possess
specialized experience in or related to the work of this position. This
experience must have equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform successfully in this position.
Selective Factors In addition to the above Qualifications, applicants
must meet these mandatory requirements in order to be considered qualified
to compete for the position. (See Supplemental Information below.) A
qualifications review panel will normally rate each Selective Factor.
1. Experience in the development/administration of museum,
educational, multi-cultural programs,
or similar activities.
2. Ability to communicate (both orally and in writing) concepts,
plans, issues, and to secure understanding and support from client
museums and Smithsonian organizations.
3. Demonstrated fund-raising skills.
4. Skill in leading and managing a multi-disciplined and culturally
diverse workforce, including developing team-work and high morale;
attracting, retaining, motivating, and providing guidance; and
implementing EEO/Affirmative Action policies and programs for a highly
performing team.
Quality Ranking Factors These factors are not mandatory requirements to
be considered for the position. Quality Ranking Factors will be used,
however, to determine the highest qualified candidates from among those
who meet the Selective Factors. (See Supplemental Information below.) A
qualifications review panel will normally rate each Quality Ranking Factor.
1. Representational experience that demonstrates the ability to
successfully advocate to museum directors, on behalf of affiliates
throughout the country, that they lend museum objects and collections that
will enhance the museum experience.
2. Experience leading and developing collaborative efforts.
HOW TO APPLY
You may apply with a resume or SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment)
along with supplemental information to support each selective and quality
ranking factor listed in this announcement. Smithsonian employees should
submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal.
Supplemental Information Your application should include
detailed information on how your experience and education relate to each
selective and quality ranking factor. You may use an outline or narrative
format to present concise statements of experience, accomplishments,
responsibilities, and education. Please do not exceed one page for each
factor. This supplemental information is required to ensure your
application receives full consideration.
Applicant Survey Form
All candidates, except Smithsonian Institution employees, are
requested to complete and submit the enclosed Applicant Survey Form with
the application. This form will be used to determine the demographics of
applicants who apply for vacancies at the Smithsonian Institution, and
will not affect consideration for this position.
Current and former Federal government employees claiming Competitive
Service eligibility
Competitive Service candidates must submit a copy of their most recent SF-
50, Notice of Personnel Action showing Career, Career Conditional, or
Reinstatement eligibility.
SES candidates claiming Competitive Service eligibility must submit a copy
of their most recent
SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action. Block 34, (Position Occupied) should
indicate “1- Competitive Service” or “4- SES Career Reserved”. If “3 -
SES General” is indicated, the candidate must submit other evidence
showing Career, Career Conditional, or Reinstatement eligibility, such as
an earlier SF 50 that indicates Permanent or Conditional tenure in an SES
position.
Applications must be received by the closing date and may be submitted as
follows:
Mail: Executive Resources Branch, OHR, Smithsonian Institution, PO Box
37012, Victor Building,
Suite 6100, MRC 912, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Hand Deliver or FEDEX: Smithsonian Institution, 750 Ninth Street, N.W.,
Suite 6100, Washington, DC.
The individual selected for this position is subject to a full-field
background investigation and will be required to file a confidential
statement of employment and financial interests.
The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the
application/hiring process, please call (202) 275-1102 (voice) or (202)
275-1110 (TTY).
For information about this vacancy call Tom Lawrence at (202) 275-0944 or
(202) 275-1110 (TTY).
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