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Position Title
SUPERVISORY MUSEUM CURATOR
Agency
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Announcement Number
DE-10213602-18-VLG Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 24, 2018 to Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
If eligible, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance, including a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a member of a relocating Armed Forces member? 
 
If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of the your spouse's PCS orders AND
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • the position for which you are applying is within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.

If eligible, you must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: A copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member.

NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

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Preferences
1. I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.

Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.

Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Condition of Employment
1. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. (limit characters)
2. I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. (limit characters)
3. I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic requirements for the GS-1015, Museum Curator Series.  (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Do you have hands-on experience directly related to performing collections management and care at a museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums? (limit characters)
3. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1015-12, Supervisory Museum Curator. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Administer museum collections to meet the mission objectives of the museum. (limit characters)
5. Develop internal policies and procedures for collections care and management. (limit characters)
6. Establish and enforce environmental controls for artifacts in storage and on exhibit. (limit characters)
7. Prepare artifacts for storage based on standards established by the American Alliance of Museums and local policies. (limit characters)
8. Approve selection of artifacts, documents, and graphics to be used to support exhibits. (limit characters)
9. Design, fabricate, and install exhibits according to museum guidelines. (limit characters)
10. Plan and create exhibits through research, documentation, and dramatization of artifacts in the assigned collections. (limit characters)
11. Recommend topics and events to be presented in exhibits. (limit characters)
12. Create a work environment where individuals are treated equally to preserve a fair working environment. (limit characters)
13. Establish clear guidelines, criteria, and priorities to evaluate employee performance. (limit characters)
14. Exercise managerial skills, initiative, and judgment to direct activities performed by junior level employees. (limit characters)
15. Oversee the work of junior level employees, interns, and volunteers performing cataloging, data entry, and inventory work for projects. (limit characters)
16. Deliver oral presentations on museum exhibits and collections. (limit characters)
17. Develop and present programs to audiences on naval heritage. (limit characters)
18. Orally consult with colleagues and historians to obtain information or artifacts for successful exhibit development and implementation. (limit characters)
19. Respond orally to inquiries from senior military, government officials, researchers, historical or museum communities and the general public regarding naval history or heritage. (limit characters)
20. Develop themes, scripts, labels, or related scholarly material to support the creation of temporary and permanent exhibits. (limit characters)
21. Draft exhibit text based on research of the artifacts, documents, or memorabilia for approved exhibits. (limit characters)
22. Write exhibit descriptions to explain historical significance of displayed items. (limit characters)
23. Write responses to requests for information regarding museum collections or exhibits. (limit characters)
24. Update electronic records of museum collection activities so records are current. (limit characters)
25. Verify data is accurately and consistently entered into the collections management database. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
26. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)