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don't contat me. --David Haberstich
OPENING DATE: April 29, 2004
CLOSING DATE: May 14, 2004
ORGANIZATION
National Museum of American History, Collections Management Services,
Collections Documentation
POSITION TITLE/SERIES AND GRADE
Manager, Collections Documentation
Services
GS-1001-12
Salary: $60,638 - $78,826
Promotion Potential to GS-13 (CM-04-084)
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 04BT-1069
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All candidates may apply including individuals with
a disability with eligibility under a special appointing authority and
veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed
forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active
service. (If a competitive list of eligibles is requested, the applications of
non-status candidates who meet the minimum qualification for the position will be
referred to the Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) for consideration. Status
candidates and candidates eligible under a special appointing authority, who wish
to be rated under both merit placement and DEU's competitive procedures, must
submit two complete applications. If only one application is received, it
will be considered under the merit placement program.) 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).
DUTIES: The incumbent serves as Manager of the Collections Documentation
Services and is responsible for the management of the National Museum of American
History (NMAH) collections documentation program to ensure the accuracy,
consistency, accessibility of data for collections management, research, and
public programs. Manages the development and implementation of functional
specifications, documentation standards and standard vocabularies for NMAH's
Collection Information system. Plans, , coordinates, and implements all aspects of the
program. Supervises assigned staff including hiring, assigning work,
evaluating performance, and recommending training and awards. Determines resource
needs and prepares program budgets and spending plans. In addition, the
incumbent serves on Smithsonian committees that develop institution policies and
procedures related to collections documentation issues and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience
equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is defined as
experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge,
skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and which
is typically in or related to the work of the position as described above.
Selective Factors: (Applicants must meet all of these mandatory
requirements in order to be considered qualified to compete for a position.)
1. Knowledge of museum cataloging and documentation standards and practices
and the use of terminology and vocabulary standards.
2. Knowledge of collections information and records management issues and
practices as related to collections documentation.
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. Knowledge of development and implementation of functional specification
and user requirements for museum collections information systems.
2. Ability to supervise and direct staff (e.g., hiring, counseling,
rewarding, disciplining, etc.)
3. Ability to plan, develop, lead, and evaluate museum programs such as
collections documentation.
4. Knowledge of museum practices and procedures, including those related to
the curatorial, registration and preservation functions.
NOTE: RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE PAID
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, or any
other written 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. The information on this form will
be used to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a
background investigation, if required.)
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, education/training relative to the job requirements
of this vacancy.
3. Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their most recent
annual performance appraisal and a copy of most recent complete SF-50.
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 50638,
Washington, DC 20091.
Fax: 202-275-1114
Hand Deliver or FEDEX: 750 Ninth Street, N. W. Suite 6100, Washington, DC
20560.
To obtain information on the Federal Hiring Process, hear about other
Smithsonian vacancies, or request vacancy announcements, an Optional Application for
Federal Employment (OF-612), or an SF-171, call our automated Jobline on (202)
287-3102 (accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week).
For further information please call (202) 275-1102 (voice) or (202) 275-1110
(TTY).
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