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Keri Koehler <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:30:30 -0700
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For the complete job announcement, visit:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80099566&brd=3876&AVSDM=2009%2D03%2D26+12%3A39%3A25&sort=rv&vw=d&q=museum+tech+san+francisco&Logo=0&ss=0&customapplicant=15513%2C15514%2C15515%2C15669%2C15523%2C15512%2C15516%2C45575&TabNum=1&rc=3


Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: National Park Service
Sub Agency: San Francisco Maritime, NHP
Job Announcement Number:
SAFR-010-09-03-DEU


Museum Technician, GS-1016-5/6/7

SALARY RANGE: 36,309.00 - 58,470.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
to Tuesday, April 07, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1016-5/7
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time  Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 7
DUTY LOCATIONS:   vacancy(s) in one of the following locations:   1 vacancy
- San Francisco Maritime, NHP, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   Applications will be accepted from United States
citizens and nationals.


GS-1016-5:  $36,309 - $47,204


GS-1016-6:  $40,473 - $52,613


GS-1016-7:  $44,976 - $58,470


JOB SUMMARY:
Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the
National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our
cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the
present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.

This position is located within the Division of Cultural Resources and
Museum Management at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San
Francisco, CA.


MAJOR DUTIES:

The incumbent performs technical and specialized curatorial support work
for the management of a large and diverse collection of maritime artifacts.
Catalogs objects in the museum collection and enters data into database
(ANCS+)  according to NPS and in-house guidelines, and conducts research as
necessary to properly identify, classify, and describe objects.
Photographs objects and imports images into ANCS+.  Maintains and improves
integrity of museum collection data.  Prepares inventories of objects.
Assists in completion of collection management reports.  Cleans and
prepares objects for storage.  Organizes collections in storage, on
shelves, in cabinets, on pallets and pallet racks, utilizing industrial
materials handling equipment as appropriate.  Assists in moving collections
between facilities and within storage areas. Provides routine cleaning and
monitoring of artifacts in storage and exhibition spaces.  Provides access
to the museum collection for outside researchers and park staff.  Answers
inquiries regarding the museum collection by telephone, letter, email and
in person.


Requirements:


   Must be physically able to lift heavy (up to 50 lbs.) and awkward
      objects



   Must be physically able to climb step-ladder.



   Must be able to operate motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's
      license.



   Must be able to operate genie-lift and pallet-jack (with training
      provided).



   Must become certified to operate fork-lift (training provided).





Located at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Maritime
National Historical Park includes a fleet of national historic landmark
vessels at Hyde Street Pier, a visitor center, a maritime museum, and a
library/research facility. Visitors board turn-of-the-century ships, tour
the museum and learn traditional arts like boatbuilding and woodworking and
learn more about the nation's maritime heritage.  San Francisco Maritime
and its partners seek to forge emotional and intellectual connections
through preservation and interpretation of the resources and stories of
America's maritime gateways, history, and culture, especially the
development of the Pacific Coast.  For more information visit: San
Francisco Maritime NHP Website

San Francisco offers panoramic views and cultural diversity as well as a
wide selection of activities, restaurants, sightseeing, shopping,
entertainment and recreation.  San Francisco is a high cost of living area,
with an abundance of rental properties (http://www.craigslist.org/) and
public transportation (http://www.goldengatetransit.org/) and (
http://www.511.org/) available.


Key Requirements:


   U.S. Citizenship Required



   A valid state driver license is required

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