Museum Specialist

In This Position, You Will Select appropriate space and apply appropriate methods, materials and equipment, to move, house, and store objects. Reorganize collections as needed to optimize space utilization in accordance with established collections management procedures and priorities. Oversee object preparation for shipments, including the construction of containers and object supports, for safe and secure movement. Gather, record, reconcile, and update collections information for the documentation of Offsite collections in manual and automated records. Assume responsibility for the security and safety of assigned storage spaces and collections, applying established environmental monitoring procedures and reporting variances. Document, preserve, store, and move objects, including objects with hazardous material components, in accordance with established safety and handling procedures. Requirements Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Qualifications Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service is required. Specialized experience includes providing collections management work for a historical museum or cultural institution, managing and preserving collections, using and maintaining a collection information system or database, and conducting directed research in support of a historical museum or cultural institution’s collections, exhibitions, and other related projects. Education: 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position. Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. Benefits The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and an excellent retirement program options. This position is included in the bargaining unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr