Registrar.

Duties The Registrar is responsible for the safe handling and care of traveling exhibitions, which includes arranging shipping, framing, mounting, conservation, crating, installation, and condition reporting. In This Position, You Will Track and handle objects, artworks, and pieces in exhibitions that are borrowed from other SI museums and external lenders. Oversee binding contracts that include any necessary museum policies to guarantee legal compliance. Archive exhibition files, hard copy and electronic files. Archive records utilizing the unit's archival finding aid and respond to individual requests. 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. Qualification Requirements Qualification requirements, including one year time‑in‑grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on. Qualifications / Experience You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as coordinating exhibitions and loans, processing loan documents, ensuring safe handling of traveling exhibitions, and collaborating with fabricators and designers in a museum setting. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual 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). 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. Part‑time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Education or Experience Options Master's or equivalent graduate degree. 2 full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree. LL.B. or J.D., if related. Special instructions for foreign education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement. Or a combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see Education. There are no basic education requirements for this position. This position is included in the bargaining unit. Recruitment Incentives Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selection Policy Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement. Commitment Statements Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Insurance - Leave - Life Insurance - Long Term Care Insurance - Retirement Program - #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithsonian Institution