Job Title:Conservator (Preventive Conservation)

Agency:Smithsonian Institution

Job Announcement Number:15A-SR-300452-DEU-MCI

SALARY RANGE:

 $63,722.00 to $99,296.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

 Tuesday, May 26, 2015 to Tuesday, June 9, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:

 GS-1001-11/12

POSITION INFORMATION:

 Full-Time, Permanent – Federal

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

12

DUTY LOCATIONS:

 FEW vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

 This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Note: Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities may also apply to Job Announcement #15A-SR-300452-MPA-MCI.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

 Public Trust – Background Investigation

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

 No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency

This position is located at the Museum Conservation Institute (MCI). The employee provides plans, directs, and coordinates conservation activities concerned with the preservation, exhibition and technical treatment of museum collections.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

DUTIES:

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  • Examines museum collections by whatever means necessary to characterize the nature of the objects and their materials for determination of the treatments required and conducts the appropriate procedures on the museum collections, documenting the processes in accordance with practices and tenets of the profession.
  • Conducts research pertinent to preventive conservation in the museum environment.
  • Serves as a mentor for MCI conservation training programs by participating in training design and development, student or intern selection and guidance, demonstrations, lectures (including presenting general lectures on preventive conservation) or laboratory instruction.

HOW TO APPLY:

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Click on the “Apply Online” button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:

  • You must apply for this position online through the ‘Apply Online’ button and submit required supplemental documents (if they are relevant to you).
  • You may submit required documents by uploading them online during the application process; ORYou may manually fax required documents. Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine. Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system generated cover sheet by the closing date. Documents faxed without the system generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package.
  • The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
  • If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Your application package should include the following documents:

  • Detailed resume created in the USAJOBS Resume Builder.
  • Proof of Veteran’s Preference – DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter.
  • Unofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
  • Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Shontel Ruiz
Phone: 202-633-6312
Fax: 571-258-4052
TDD: 202-633-6409
Email: ruizs@si.edu
Agency Information:
SMITHSONIAN
Office of Human Resources
POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517
Suite 5060
Washington, DC
20013-7012
US
Fax: 571-258-4052