Technology Jobs

Can you pass these job announcements  through your
channels or otherwise post them?  Two more similar positions
will also be announced in the near future.  (Sorry for any
inadvertent duplications)  Thanks.

The Database Manager will be responsible for all data
conversion, maintenance and later development of the use of
our EmbArk Collections Information System software.

The system administrator position will be responsible for
overall setup and maintenance of all desktop and LAN based
technology.  Both of these positions are located in the Bronx.

Thanks.

--Rob

 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Legislation establishing the National Museum of the American
Indian (NMAI) as part of the Smithsonian Institution was signed
in 1989.  NMAI's mission shall recognize and affirm to Native
communities and the non-Native public the historical and
contemporary culture and cultural achievements of the Natives
of the Western Hemisphere by advancing, in consultation,
collaboration and cooperation with Natives, knowledge and
understanding of Native cultures, including art, history, and
language, and by recognizing the museum's special
responsibility, through innovative public programming,
research, and collections, to protect, support and enhance the
development, maintenance, and perpetuation of Native culture
and community.

NMAI has two facilities in New York City - the George Gustav
Heye Center in Manhattan and the Research Branch in the
Bronx.  Additionally, the museum has executive and staff offices
in Washington, DC.

The museum in Washington will be built on the National Mall
near the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and is
expected to be completed by 2002.  In addition to the Mall
museum, a Cultural Resources Center will be built in Suitland,
Maryland, about six miles from the Capitol.  This center is
scheduled to open in 1998 and will replace the Research
Branch in the Bronx.  It will house the collections and will
accommodate associated activities such as research,
collections conservation, exhibition support, and outreach
services.

CURRENT JOB POSTINGS


REGISTRATION DATABASE SPECIALIST
(Announcement # 97I-2026)
CLOSING DATE:  February 26, 1997

The National Museum of the American Indian is seeking a
Collections Database Manager to oversee all operations
necessary to complete the data conversion of the museum's
collection records from the current PC-based system in Q&A to
the newly selected Mac-based system in EmbARK.  This
position will also be involved in planning for the implementation
of the PC version of EmbARK museum-wide.  Candidates must
possess substantial experience in operating and maintaining
PC and Mac-based microcomputers, networked workstations
and database servers running on Novell or Windows network
servers, as well as possessing a knowledge of museum
informatics and data processing standards.  Highly desireable
candidates should possess experience with distributed
computing environments (DCE), terminal deadlock stituations
and to install, tune, modify and benchmark performance of
database systems, creating World Wide Web interfaces to
internal databases and object oriented database systems.  This
is a Federal position.  Salary range is $31,239 - $49,136,
commensurate with the individual's level of experience, training
and current salary level.  Duty Location is in the Bronx, NY.


SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (Announcement #97I-2023)
CLOSING DATE:  February 26, 1997

The Research Branch of the National Museum of the American
Indian is seeking a Computer Specialist to serve as System
Administrator in the Bronx, New York.  This position is
responsible for programming, installation of software and
hardware, and system maintenance tasks using an established
Local Area Network and commercial software for office
automation and database support.  The incumbent will be
responsible for the performance of routine programming tasks
using established personal computer software and for the
analysis and maintenance of office based computer systems.
Specific technical functions include communications systems,
digital imaging systems, external telecommunications, data
management systems and user training.  This is a two year
term Federal position.  Salary range is $39,060 - $50,780,
commensurate with the individual's level of experience, training
and current salary level.


Application Procedures

Interested candidates should call (202) 287-3102 (24
hour/Touchtone Activated/Automated Request Center), press 9
and request a copy of the job announcement and application
package by citing the specific 97I number.   Applications must
be forwarded to the address below and must be postmarked no
later than the closing date.

Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Branch 2 (Announcement 97I-2023 or 2026)
P.O. Box 23293
Washington, D.C.  20026-3293


The National Museum of the American Indian is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.