Assistant / Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings

Duties The Division of Prints and Drawings at the National Gallery of Art is responsible for the care, study, display, and expansion of a world-class collection of some 120,000 works-prints, drawings, artists’ books, and ephemera from the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world from the medieval period to the present day. Through exhibitions, publications, and collaborations across the National Gallery and with international partners, the Department advances understanding of artists’ working methods and ensures the long-term preservation of these light-sensitive works. This position is for an emerging scholar with expertise in prints and drawings post-1860, with an emphasis on the graphic arts of outside of Europe and the United States, i.e. Latin America, Asia, or the broader Global South,who will assist the department in thoughtful stewardship, augmentation, and interpretation of the graphics collection to facilitate expansive storytelling and new perspectives. Applicants selected will be titled as either GS-1015-11 Assistant Curator or GS-1015-12 Associate Curator Duties for this position include; Ensure accurate documentation of and reliable access to the Gallery's collection of modern and contemporary prints and drawings Perform scholarly research to ensure scholarly cataloguing of works on paper post-1860 Participate in the evaluation of options for conservation treatment for the prints and drawings collection. Develop research andpublishprojectsrelated to the collection of modern and contemporary prints and drawings Work collaboratively with Gallery colleagues and counterparts in other institutions. Develop or execute concepts for loan exhibitions or installations of selections from the permanent collection on a regular basis. Coordinates with the departments of Exhibitions, Conservation, Registrar, and Design and Installation to meet exhibition production schedule deadlines Participates in the thoughtful augmentation of the post-1860 prints and drawings collection through judicious proposals for acquisitions Conditions of employment You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook forGeneral Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Qualifications Basic Requirements Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above GS-11 Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service or private sector working with modern and contemporary prints and drawings in a curatorial capacity in a fine arts museum; AND demonstrated expertise in the history of modern and contemporary graphic arts outside of Europe and the United States, i.e. Latin America, Asia, or the broader Global South for a art museum. GS-12 Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of documented specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service or private sector working with modern and contemporary prints and drawings in a curatorial capacity in a fine arts museum; AND demonstrated experience researching, curating, and proposing acquisitions of modern and contemporary prints drawings fromoutside of Europe and the United States, i.e. Latin America, Asia, or the broader Global South for a art museum. Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria May be required to submit a writing sample. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume will be used to evaluate your experience, education, and/or training that address the competencies below: Knowledge of prints and drawings post-1860, works on paper collection care, and familiarity with art museum procedures and practices Ability to research, write, and develop interpretive art programs for all audience levels Ability to communicate with a broad range of audiences and collaborate effectively across departments Knowledge of the modern and contemporary prints and drawings international art market, including sources, values, and informed discrimination about quality of works of art (connoisseurship) Category Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the three quality categories: The quality categories are defined as: Qualified (70-79.99), Well Qualified (80-89.99), or Best Qualified (90-100) Qualified Category = Does not exceed the basic qualifications requirements described in the \"Qualifications\" section of this announcement. Well Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the \"Qualifications\" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Critical Competencies defined below. (This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures) Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the \"Qualifications\" section of this announcement and excels in the Critical Competencies defined below. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the \"rule of many,\" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher). A Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to determine if your qualifications meet the criteria for referral to the selecting official. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration will be required to submit writing sample as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Gallery of Art