Museum Specialist (Recent Graduate) , GS-1016-09 FPL-12 (1264282)
Company Name:
Department Of The Interior
United States Citizens Recent Graduates Full Time
This position is being filled under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program that affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs.
The Recent Graduate Program lasts for 1 year. Participants who successfully complete the Recent Graduate Program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment or a term (1-4 years in duration) appointment without further competition.
Number of Vacancies: We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time.
Please read the entire announcement before you apply. To view the full announcement, select Print Preview at the right hand side of this screen.
U.S. Citizenship is required. All documents must be received by closing date. Social Security Number is required to process your application.
This position is located in the Park Museum Management Program, Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Directorate, National Park Service (NPS). Program functions include developing and coordinating Service-wide policies, standards, and procedures for managing museum collections, including natural history, cultural, archival and manuscript materials. Other functions include exercising oversight and providing staff advice, technical assistance, and professional development pertaining to NPS collections acquisition, documentation, preservation, protection, access, use, and disposal. Work of the position centers on managing museum collections and collections management databases; developing policy, procedures, and programs for NPS collections information management; providing Department-wide training and technical assistance on the use of the Department of the Interior's Collections Management System (ICMS); and providing on-site management of the Washington Office art collection.
For specific area and housing information, or information directly pertaining to vacancy status, contact: Ronald Wilson, Chief Curator .
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience providing direction over museum collections and carrying out responsibilities in the four museum functions collections, exhibits, research, and education. Experience may include collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation of collections of museum material, or other experience related to this position.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Have at least two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree with fields of study such as museum studies, art, history, scientific subjects, or other courses related to this position.
AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF QUALIFYING EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, I have six months of the specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 27 semester hour or 41 quarter hours of related graduate level college study in an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education).
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the applicable educational provisions have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of transcripts or list of college courses with your name, school name, credit or semester hours, major(s), and a grade-point average or class ranking. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education.
Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
For further information on creditable education
Additional information on the qualification requirements can be viewed on the OPM web site
What are the Eligibility Requirements? In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program you must meet the following requirements:
You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation shall have a 2-year period of eligibility to apply that begins from the date of release or discharge from active duty; however, the veteran's eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date of graduation.
Veterans Preference applies to selection for positions in the Pathways Programs.
An agency may appoint a non-citizen, provided that the individual is lawfully admitted to the United States as a permanent resident or is otherwise authorized to be employed.
Appointments made under the Pathways Programs are under Schedule D in the excepted service.
Service in a Pathways Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.
Your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic job requirements. In addition, we will evaluate your responses to the attached online Assessment Questionnaire to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire click here:View Assessment Questions
The Assessment Questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies needed to successfully perform on the job:
KSA-1. Functional knowledge of a variety of disciplines represented in museum collections in order to plan, design, and install artifacts and specimens in museum exhibits using techniques that ensure long term preservation and protection.
KSA-2. Knowledge of the principles of artistic design, exhibit design software, digital imaging equipment, and computers to recommend designs and concepts for museum exhibits, presentation materials, and illustrations that convey desired ideas and concepts to targeted audiences.
KSA-3. Knowledge of automated museum collections management systems and skill in using museum collections management software.
KSA-4. Knowledge of museum collections management data collection and analysis methods, and skill in the operation of an automated collections management system.
KSA-5. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of written, oral, and visual communication.
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.
Once the basic qualifications have been met, you will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. The evaluation will be based on information you provide in your on-line resume, your answers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities questions for this announcement, and a review of the application material requested as part of this announcement.
You must provide information about your experience and/or education that supports the answers you give in the questionnaire, and the KSAs required for this position.
Basis for rating:
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements specified above for this position will be evaluated, and a score assigned, based upon the responses provided on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position.
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements based on responses provided in the Applicant Assessment Questionnaire will be placed in one of three categories:
Category Group I (Best Qualified) - applicants who possess experience and/or education that well exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective factors and all quality ranking factors.Applicants considered best qualified must be highly proficient in all requirements of the job and be able to perform effectively in the position.
Category Group II (Well-Qualified) - applicants possessing experience and/or education that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Category Group III (Qualified) - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Within these categories, applicants referred to the selecting official that are eligible for Veteran's Preference will receive selection priority over Non-Veterans.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 05, 2014 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Applications must be typed or printed clearly in dark ink. Forms and additional information on how to apply for Federal jobs can be obtained from the Internet .
For additional information on this announcement, contact:
Name: Jamie Barnes
Email:
Phone
Note: If you receive an email stating that there was a technical problem uploading your documents, you should fax the applicable documentation to OPM at . Be sure to use the fax cover sheet that was linked in the vacancy announcement; include the appropriate Vacancy ID Number1264282 so that the fax is processed properly and promptly. For further questions regarding applying online or by fax, please contact OPM .
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Follow the instructions: click How do I submit uploaded documents. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
The following documents are required if applicable:
DD-214, Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty(ex. Member Copy 4 vs. Copy 1).
Standard Form 15 (SF-15), Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference and proof requested on the form. Failure to submit appropriate supporting documentation will result in NOT granting Veteran's Preference.
Veterans Administration letter stating percentage of disability if claiming 10 point veterans preference.
College Transcripts.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1264282.
2. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 05, 2014 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Once your complete application is received, we will verify your responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire against the other supporting application materials you submit, and your final score will be assigned. Based on applicant scores, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when referral has been made and what the final outcome is. We expect to make a selection within 45 working days of the closing date of this announcement.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Government housing is notavailable.
Applicants must possess a valid state driver's license .
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service Law.
Physical demands: Most work is sedentary, although the incumbent may occasionally be required to lift objects weighing 50-70 pounds.
Veteran's Preference - If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you MUST clearly identify your claim on your application and provide specific required evidence such as: DD-214, Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15 (SF-15), Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference and proof requested on the form. Failure to submit appropriate supporting documentation will result in NOT granting Veteran's Preference.
Full requirements for Conversion:
Completion of at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program.
Demonstrated successful job performance.
Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted. Must possess US citizenship in order to be converted to a career/career conditional appointment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of The Interior
United States Citizens Recent Graduates Full Time
This position is being filled under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program that affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs.
The Recent Graduate Program lasts for 1 year. Participants who successfully complete the Recent Graduate Program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment or a term (1-4 years in duration) appointment without further competition.
Number of Vacancies: We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time.
Please read the entire announcement before you apply. To view the full announcement, select Print Preview at the right hand side of this screen.
U.S. Citizenship is required. All documents must be received by closing date. Social Security Number is required to process your application.
This position is located in the Park Museum Management Program, Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science Directorate, National Park Service (NPS). Program functions include developing and coordinating Service-wide policies, standards, and procedures for managing museum collections, including natural history, cultural, archival and manuscript materials. Other functions include exercising oversight and providing staff advice, technical assistance, and professional development pertaining to NPS collections acquisition, documentation, preservation, protection, access, use, and disposal. Work of the position centers on managing museum collections and collections management databases; developing policy, procedures, and programs for NPS collections information management; providing Department-wide training and technical assistance on the use of the Department of the Interior's Collections Management System (ICMS); and providing on-site management of the Washington Office art collection.
For specific area and housing information, or information directly pertaining to vacancy status, contact: Ronald Wilson, Chief Curator .
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience providing direction over museum collections and carrying out responsibilities in the four museum functions collections, exhibits, research, and education. Experience may include collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation of collections of museum material, or other experience related to this position.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Have at least two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree with fields of study such as museum studies, art, history, scientific subjects, or other courses related to this position.
AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF QUALIFYING EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, I have six months of the specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 27 semester hour or 41 quarter hours of related graduate level college study in an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education).
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the applicable educational provisions have been met. To qualify based on education you must submit a legible copy of transcripts or list of college courses with your name, school name, credit or semester hours, major(s), and a grade-point average or class ranking. Official transcripts are required upon selection if you qualified based on education.
Education must have been obtained from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
For further information on creditable education
Additional information on the qualification requirements can be viewed on the OPM web site
What are the Eligibility Requirements? In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program you must meet the following requirements:
You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation shall have a 2-year period of eligibility to apply that begins from the date of release or discharge from active duty; however, the veteran's eligibility period cannot extend beyond 6 years from the date of graduation.
Veterans Preference applies to selection for positions in the Pathways Programs.
An agency may appoint a non-citizen, provided that the individual is lawfully admitted to the United States as a permanent resident or is otherwise authorized to be employed.
Appointments made under the Pathways Programs are under Schedule D in the excepted service.
Service in a Pathways Program confers no right to further employment in the competitive or excepted service.
Your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic job requirements. In addition, we will evaluate your responses to the attached online Assessment Questionnaire to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire click here:View Assessment Questions
The Assessment Questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies needed to successfully perform on the job:
KSA-1. Functional knowledge of a variety of disciplines represented in museum collections in order to plan, design, and install artifacts and specimens in museum exhibits using techniques that ensure long term preservation and protection.
KSA-2. Knowledge of the principles of artistic design, exhibit design software, digital imaging equipment, and computers to recommend designs and concepts for museum exhibits, presentation materials, and illustrations that convey desired ideas and concepts to targeted audiences.
KSA-3. Knowledge of automated museum collections management systems and skill in using museum collections management software.
KSA-4. Knowledge of museum collections management data collection and analysis methods, and skill in the operation of an automated collections management system.
KSA-5. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of written, oral, and visual communication.
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.
Once the basic qualifications have been met, you will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. The evaluation will be based on information you provide in your on-line resume, your answers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities questions for this announcement, and a review of the application material requested as part of this announcement.
You must provide information about your experience and/or education that supports the answers you give in the questionnaire, and the KSAs required for this position.
Basis for rating:
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements specified above for this position will be evaluated, and a score assigned, based upon the responses provided on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position.
Applicants who meet the qualification requirements based on responses provided in the Applicant Assessment Questionnaire will be placed in one of three categories:
Category Group I (Best Qualified) - applicants who possess experience and/or education that well exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective factors and all quality ranking factors.Applicants considered best qualified must be highly proficient in all requirements of the job and be able to perform effectively in the position.
Category Group II (Well-Qualified) - applicants possessing experience and/or education that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Category Group III (Qualified) - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Within these categories, applicants referred to the selecting official that are eligible for Veteran's Preference will receive selection priority over Non-Veterans.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 05, 2014 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Applications must be typed or printed clearly in dark ink. Forms and additional information on how to apply for Federal jobs can be obtained from the Internet .
For additional information on this announcement, contact:
Name: Jamie Barnes
Email:
Phone
Note: If you receive an email stating that there was a technical problem uploading your documents, you should fax the applicable documentation to OPM at . Be sure to use the fax cover sheet that was linked in the vacancy announcement; include the appropriate Vacancy ID Number1264282 so that the fax is processed properly and promptly. For further questions regarding applying online or by fax, please contact OPM .
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date. Follow the instructions: click How do I submit uploaded documents. Also, do not upload password protected documents.
The following documents are required if applicable:
DD-214, Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty(ex. Member Copy 4 vs. Copy 1).
Standard Form 15 (SF-15), Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference and proof requested on the form. Failure to submit appropriate supporting documentation will result in NOT granting Veteran's Preference.
Veterans Administration letter stating percentage of disability if claiming 10 point veterans preference.
College Transcripts.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1264282.
2. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 05, 2014 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Once your complete application is received, we will verify your responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire against the other supporting application materials you submit, and your final score will be assigned. Based on applicant scores, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when referral has been made and what the final outcome is. We expect to make a selection within 45 working days of the closing date of this announcement.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Government housing is notavailable.
Applicants must possess a valid state driver's license .
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service Law.
Physical demands: Most work is sedentary, although the incumbent may occasionally be required to lift objects weighing 50-70 pounds.
Veteran's Preference - If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you MUST clearly identify your claim on your application and provide specific required evidence such as: DD-214, Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15 (SF-15), Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference and proof requested on the form. Failure to submit appropriate supporting documentation will result in NOT granting Veteran's Preference.
Full requirements for Conversion:
Completion of at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program.
Demonstrated successful job performance.
Meet the qualification standards for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted. Must possess US citizenship in order to be converted to a career/career conditional appointment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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