External announcement for Museum Specialist (Tech) - GS-1016-9
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Vacancy Announcement Number: NCAN07005837D
Opening Date: May 18, 2007 Closing Date: June 01, 2007
Position: Museum Specialist (Technology), GS-1016-9
Salary: $46,041 - $59,852 Annual
Place of Work: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Ctr for
Publications, Auto, Educ, Museum, Washington, DC
Position Status: This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
Number of Vacancy: 1
Duties: Serves as Assistant Collections Manager of Historical
Collections of the NMHM under the general supervision of the Historical
Collections Manager, Historical Collections, National Museum of Health
and Medicine of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. This position
handles a diverse collection of over 200,000 medical instruments and
equipment, documents, models, pharmaceuticals, uniforms and ephemera,
collected and maintained by the museum in the fields of the history of
medicine and related areas. The incumbent participates in day-to-day
activities in the collection, suggesting policy and guidelines,
evaluating potential acquisitions, facilitating conservation activities
for the collection, and conducting research on artifacts in the
collection for cataloging, museum exhibits, publications and lectures.
Tasks are functionally specialized within medical and historical subject
areas and require functional specialization in collections management.
About the Position: This position is located at the Armed Forces
Institute of Pathology, on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical
Center, 6900 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC, near the Silver Spring,
MD border. The work is supervised by the Historical Collections Manager
and the work Work requires sitting, use of a computer, walking,
reaching, bending, and use of hands as well as lifting objects up to 40
pounds in weight. Work is generally performed in research, storage,
exhibit and in laboratory areas. Work involves occasional use of power
tools and warehouse moving equipment. Incumbent is required to observe
normal safety precautions when using equipment.
Who May Apply:
<https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/forward/VAB?id=whoMayApply>
(Click on Who May Apply)
* All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United
States.
Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule
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* Additional duties: Has responsibility for collections care in
accordance with Department of Defense regulations and prevailing
professional guidelines. In accordance with professional practice and
based on professional experience and judgment, prepares historical
artifacts for storage and for use by researchers or exhibitions. Tasks
include application of appropriate preventative conservation and
handling techniques to extend the useful life of the collections.
Handles artifacts for use by non-museum staff and supervises handling of
artifacts by non-collections staff. Maintains Historical Collections
records. Compiles, organizes and preserves records and supporting
documentation for all items in Historical Collections. Coordinates with
Registrar to ensure documentation is obtained that legally transfers
title of materiel to the museum. Catalogs Historical Collection objects
onto a computerized database. Identifies and researches artifacts to
determine historical use and provenance. Performs and provides technical
research services and answers official, professional and public
inquiries by telephone, electronic, written correspondence or in person
about specialized areas represented by the collections. Conducts and
conveys research on collections care and management. Develops guidelines
for policy implementation. Selects and assists in selection and
preparation of historical artifacts for exhibits and publications. Makes
contributions to exhibits by participation on planning, working with
exhibits and production staff, and advising on handling and displaying
artifacts. May be required to assist outside private activities and/or
government entities in the research and development of specialized
exhibits in consultation with museum staff when collections are being
loaned. Knowledges requires by the position: Skill in methods and
techniques in handling fragile historical artifacts to ensure safety and
preservation of the artifacts in Historical Collections. Knowledge of
DOD, AFIP and NMHM regulations, current collections
management/preventative conservation theory, principles, concepts and
methodology to ensure appropriate and safe handling and storage of
museum collections. Knowledge of history of medicine, history of
technology and science, military history, U.S. history and/or other
areas relevant to the collections to be able to accurately identify
artifacts, their significance and provenance. Knowledge is needed to
assist in selecting potential artifacts for loan and exhibition. Skill
in communicating and expressing concepts and information orally and in
written form to researchers and museum staff.
* GS-09: One year of experience directly related to the occupation
equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or Master's or
equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level
graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if
related; or equivalent combinations of experience and education.
* The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and
screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications
requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this
position as described in this vacancy announcement.
* Education can be substituted for experience. Review the
qualification requirements for specific information.
* One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to
at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.
* Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized
by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education
requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional
information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and
U.S. Department of Education websites at -
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
* On your resume, please include college/university, dates
attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of
study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your
major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may
result in an ineligible rating.
* Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in
order to be considered for this position. Please include this
information in your resume.
Other Information:
<https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/forward/VAB?id=otherInformatio
n> (Click on Other Information)
* To successfully claim veteran's preference, your
resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please
review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this
announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
* The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of
annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility
of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on
http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf
<http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf>
* Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized.
* The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commissions
recommendations have been approved. This vacancy exists in an
organization that is affected by BRAC. Click here
<https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/forward/VAB?id=bracInfo> for
additional information.
Other Advantages: Employees who use public transportation or van pools
to Walter Reed are entitled to a free MetroChek pass which can be used
to save up to $105 per month in transit costs. Also, a free membership
with Commuter Connections, entitles commuters who regularly carpool,
vanpool, bike, walk or take transit to work with a reliable (and free)
Guaranteed Ride Home in case of emergencies, up to four times per year.
Other Requirements:
<https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/forward/VAB?id=otherRequiremen
ts> (Click on Other Requirements)
* Personnel security investigation required.
* A medical examination is required.
* You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a
Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service
Registration.
* Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
* You may claim Military Spouse Preference.
* Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an
entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data
submitted.
* Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
* One year trial/probationary period may be required.
How to Apply:
<https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/forward/VAB?id=applyInstructio
n&selDoc=Resumix> (Click on How to Apply)
* Resumes must be received by the closing date of this
announcement.
* Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.
* Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
* Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
If your resume is currently in our central database, you may click here
to Self Nominate
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