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For further information please call Ms. Jan Williams on
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00PL-1172
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Vacancy Announcement
24 HOUR DIAL-A-JOB: (202) 287-3102
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THIS IS NOT A FEDERAL POSITION
OPENING DATE: May 30, 2000
CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2000
POSITION TITLE/SERIES AND GRADE: Program Specialist,
IS-1001-9
SALARY: $35,310 - $45,900 pa
ORGANIZATION: National Museum of American History, Office
of Curatorial Affairs, Lemelson Center for the Study of
Invention and Innovation (00-249)
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 00PL-1172
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates including
qualified individuals with a disability. The Smithsonian
provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for
the application/hiring process, please call (202) 287-3100
(voice) or (202) 287-3498 (TTY).
DUTIES: The incumbent provides a broad range of
coordination, management and administrative support for the
National Museum of American History's Lemelson Center and
its traveling exhibit project which is dedicated to
increasing public understanding of invention in history and
inspiring young people to explore invention. The Center
supports research, fellowships, and documentation on
invention; produces symposia, conferences, showcase
exhibits, and public programs; and develops outreach
products, including programs and materials for school
children. The incumbent is responsible for daily financial
management of the Center's trust funds, supervising the
process of financial transaction data entry into a central
database, reviewing reports, and preparing customized
financial reports. He/she coordinates special projects
including small publications and showcase exhibits;
maintains mailing lists; and oversees the production of
publications such as fellowship flyer, staff newsletter, and
other program flyers. Serves as project manager for the
annual showcase exhibits, monitoring design and production
schedules and budgets, and coordinating design and
production work with appropriate museum offices and outside
vendors. Keeps master schedule of all Center activities and
assists with planning for major meetings by overseeing
preparation of agendas, minutes, travel arrangements, and
catering needs. Obtains bids, draft orders and contracts
with vendors. Performs other related functions.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade
level. Specialized experience is experience which has
equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills
and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the
position, and that is typically in or related to the
position to be filled. Education may be substituted for the
required specialized experience. Two full academic years of
graduate level education or master's or equivalent degree in
a field directly related to the position meets the
requirements at the Grade 9 level. Equivalent combinations
of education and specialized experience may also be
qualifying.
Selective Factors: (Applicants must meet all of these
mandatory requirements in order to be considered qualified
to compete for a position.)
1. Knowledge of project management techniques/processes
including planning and coordinating special projects.
2. Knowledge of accounting procedures, financial
reconciliation and reporting, and budget preparation,
planning, and monitoring.
3. Skill in using personal computer for word
processing, e-mail, and automated accounting systems.
Quality Ranking Factors: (These factors are not mandatory
to be considered for a position, but will be used to
determine who are the highest qualified candidates among
those who meet the selective factors.)
1. Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
2. Knowledge of contracting policies, procedures, and
regulations.
3. Knowledge of standard museum practices and
procedures including public programming and exhibit
production techniques.
NOTE: RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE PAID AT THE DISCRETION OF
SMITHSONIAN.
How to Apply:
1. The Smithsonian Institution does not require a
standard application form, but we need certain information
to evaluate your qualifications. You may apply using a
resume, the Optional Application for Federal Employment
(OF-612), or any other application form you choose,
including an SF-171, Application for Federal Employment. See
page 3 for further instructions. (Note: If you use an
SF-171, do not answer questions 38-47. Job finalists will be
asked to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to
determine their suitability for Federal employment and to
authorize a background investigation.)
2. Clearly describe in your resume or application your
work experience, education and/or training as it relates to
this vacancy. It is very important that you fully address
how your work experience and education/training meet both
the specialized experience requirement and the selective
factors. This information will be used to determine whether
or not you are qualified for this vacancy. Selective
factors establish qualifications to be eligible to compete
for the position. Quality Ranking Factors are not mandatory
but are used to determine who are the highest qualified
candidates among those eligible to compete for the position.
Therefore, it is to your benefit to provide a full
description of your experience and education/training
relative to the job requirements of this vacancy.
3. The attached Background Survey Questionnaire should
be completed by all candidates, except Smithsonian
Institution employees, and returned with the application.
This form is for gathering statistical data and will not be
a part of the application.
Applications must be submitted to one of the addresses
below and must be received by the closing date.
Send your application
to:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Branch 1
P.O. Box 23762
Washington, DC 20026-3294
OR
Bring your application to:
955 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Employment Office
Suite 2100
Washington, DC
(Hours: M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
To obtain information on the Trust Fund hiring process,
hear about other Smithsonian vacancies, or request vacancy
announcements, an Optional Application for Federal
Employment (OF-612), or an SF-171, (may be used for Trust
Fund positions), call our automated Jobline at (202)
287-3102 (24 hours, 7 days a week.
For further information please call Ms. Jan Williams on
(202) 287-2435 (voice) or (202) 287-3498 (TTY).
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