The National Museum of American History is seeking a Museum Registration Technician to work in our office of Registration Services.  This is a permanent, full-time federal position at GS-7 with a starting salary of $28,866 - $37,522.  

The incumbent of this position will handle the Museum's incoming loans in compliance with Museum policies and procedures and will advise Museum staff and outside lenders on same.  He/she will coordinate shipments, insurance coverage, and legal protections for the Museum; prepare statistical reports; and research collection records to resolve loan questions and problems.  Will also participate in automating loan, insurance, shipping, and damage/loss records, as well as developing applicable reports.  

To meet minimum qualifications, the applicant must show:
        ~knowledge of registration practices with an emphasis on processing   loans.
        ~skill in keeping manual and automated records.

To be highly qualified, applicants must show:
        ~knowledge of collections management functions, including registration, documentation, preservation, and storage.
        ~knowledge of registration practices with an emphasis on processing loans.
        ~skill in working collaboratively with a diverse group of people - - at varying levels - inside and outside the museum.  

To apply, submit resume or federal application and a statement addressing the above knowledge and skills to:

Smithsonian Institution         	
Office of Human Resources
Branch 1
P.O. Box 23762
Washington, DC  20026-3294	

Applications must be received by June 23, 2000 and must have the announcement number (00PL-1163) cited.  For further information please call Jan Williams (202) 287-2435 (voice) or (202) 287-3498 (TTY).        	

THE COMPLETE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CAN BE LOCATED AT http://ohr.si.edu/vacancy.cfm 
Locate the specific listing with Announcement Number (00PL-1163).                                                       	

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