ANNOUNCEMENT #: 08-AD-294069-JNT-MCI
http://ohrweb.si.edu/d/vacancy/current/08-AD-294069-JNT-MCI.pdf
This position is interdisciplinary and may be filled under any of the
following disciplines and qualification requirements.
(Interdisciplinary) Anthropologist, GS-0190* / Archeologist, GS-0193** /
Biologist, GS, 0401*** / Chemist, GS-1320**** / Conservation Scientist,
GS-1301*****
SALARY RANGE: 48,108.00 to 62,546.00 USD Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: March 24, 2008 to April 21, 2008
SERIES AND GRADE: GS-0190/0193/0401/1301/1320-09
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time, Career/Career-Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: Few Vacancies - Suitland, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: U.S. citizens or nationals of the United States.
U.S. citizens include natives of Guam [since 1950], Northern Mariana
Islands; Puerto Rico; and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A national is a
person who owes allegiance to the U.S. and includes natives of American
Samoa and Swains Island. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the
application/hiring process, please call (202) 633-6370 or (202) 633-6409
(TTY).
JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Museum Conservation
Institute (MCI) of the Smithsonian Institution located in Suitland, MD.
This position is responsible for performing chemical analyses of samples
relating to the care, preservation and characterization of art,
archeological and other museum objects.
MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent will perform various chemical techniques in
the analysis of samples relating to the care, preservation, and
characterization of art, archaeological, and other museum objects. These
analyses will be based on microchemical approaches with emphasis on
nondestructive and/or minimally invasive sampling. Performs analyses
using sophisticated analytical techniques, e.g. stable isotope ratio
mass spectrometers (IRMS), gas chromatography (GC), high performance
liquid chromatography (HPLC), pyrolysis gas chromatography, mass
spectrometry (GC-MS, Py-GC-MS/MS) and/or infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).
Conducts laboratory experiments to analyze a wide range of museum
objects, degradation products, and materials used in the conservation,
exhibition and/or storage of objects. Interprets and evaluates the
results to determine their scientific accuracy and ensure that all
required information has been gathered. Writes technical laboratory
reports discussing experimental procedures and results for both
scientific and non-scientific audiences. Ensures that assigned complex
and sensitive laboratory equipment is properly maintained and operating
at optimum efficiency.
Applications must be received by the closing date and may be submitted
in the following ways:
Mail: Smithsonian Institution, Office of Human Resources, P. O. Box
23772, Capital Gallery Suite 5060 MRC 517 Washington, DC 20026-3772
Fax: (202) 633-6402. You do not need to submit a cover sheet. Write the
Announcement Number on all pages faxed.
Hand Deliver or FEDEX: 600 Maryland Avenue SW, Capital Gallery Bldg.
Suite 100W Washington, DC 20024
NOTE: Do not send your resume/application materials via e-mail. These
will not be accepted.
To obtain information on the Federal Hiring Process, review other
Smithsonian vacancies, or obtain an Optional Application for Federal
Employment (OF-612) visit our website at www.si.edu/ohr or
www.usajobs.opm.gov .
For further information please call (202) 633-6370 (voice) or (202)
633-6409 (TTY); or email to [log in to unmask] .
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