- Position Title
- SUPERVISORY MUSEUM CURATOR
- Agency
- National Archives and Records Administration
- Announcement Number
- JD10347593TPD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 26, 2018 to Friday, December 7, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- 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.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Assessment 1
1.
Does your resume include the following information for each job listed on it: Hours worked per week; Start and End Dates (including Month and Year); Series and Grade (for Federal positions); and Salary? Failure to provide this information may result in loss of consideration for this position.
The following question will be used to determine whether or not you meet the basic eligibility requirement for a Museum Curator position.
2.
Which of the following statements best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to the basic eligibility requirement for a Museum Curator position?
In addition to the above basic eligibility requirement, you must meet the specialized experience requirement for this position. Your response will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Supervisory Museum Curator position at the GS-13 level. You may wish to consult the vacancy announcement for a description of those requirements. (Note: Experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience).
3.
From the descriptions below, select the answer which best corresponds to the highest level of experience which you fully possess and which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit, as well as through verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience in analyzing information or data?
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience in suggesting improvements in processes and results?
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience gathering information to make informed decisions?
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience in identifying problems and recommending solutions?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience understanding the root causes of problems in a work setting?
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience in choosing between multiple possible solutions to a given problem in a work setting?
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience anticipating problems that may come up in a work setting?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience in advocating and negotiating for resources (e.g., money, manpower, equipment, supplies) necessary to do work?
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience adapting priorities and goals in response to new information, conditions, or obstacles in a work setting?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience monitoring your progress towards goals?
14.
Which of the following best describes you experience in dealing with obstacles in a business setting?
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience in enlisting the aid of other departments or groups to accomplish work?
16.
Which of the following best describes your experience determining the needs of either internal or external customers (i.e., someone who receives your services or products)?
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience developing longer-lasting relationships with customers?
18.
Which of the following best describes your experience with evaluating customer satisfaction?
19.
Which of the following best describes your experience dealing with difficult or unhappy customers?
20.
Which of the following best describes your experience in building an organizational culture that values customer service?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
21.
Which of the following best describes your background in balancing workloads to meet organizational goals?
22.
Which of the following best describes your background in coaching or mentoring others in order to improve their performance and/or help them reach career goals?
23.
Which of the following best describes your background in creating and/or maintaining a diverse workforce?
24.
Which of the following best describes your background in providing employees the guidance, tools, training, and other resources needed to do their work?
25.
Which of the following best describes your background in determining and justifying the need for additional resources, equipment, and material to meet current or future work requirements?
26.
Which of the following best describes your background in holding employees accountable for meeting deadlines and producing quality work?
27.
Which of the following best describes your background in evaluating staff performance based on formal performance standards/performance plans?
28.
Which of the following best describes your background in managing bargaining unit employees?
29.
Which of the following best describes your background in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting qualified applicants?
30.
Which of the following best describes your background in partnering with a labor union to improve the workplace?
31.
Which of the following best describes your background in partnering with HR to determine approaches that support organizational and workforce strategies (e.g., identifying skill gaps in the workforce to be addressed by staffing and/or training)?
32.
Which of the following best describes your background in acclimating new employees to their new position, work area, co-workers, and the organization/agency?
33.
Which of the following best describes your background in using a formal rewards and recognition program to manage employee performance?
34.
Which of the following best describes your background in using progressive disciplinary actions to manage employee performance issues?
35.
Which of the following best describes your background in advising management on resource needs (e.g., time, money, people) in order to complete work or reach organizational goals?'
36.
Which of the following best describes your background in assessing team progress against established goals?
37.
Which of the following best describes your background in delegating responsibility to team members based on their skills, knowledge, and ability?
38.
Which of the following best describes your background in developing positive working relationships with direct reports and supervisors?
39.
Which of the following best describes your background in facilitating teamwork through communicating and reinforcing a team's goals and expectations?
40.
Which of the following best describes your background in fostering team cohesion and goal identification among team members?
41.
Have you been in a leadership position for a formal work team?
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
42.
Which of the following best describes your background in leading a team with members from different work groups, offices, or organizations that may have conflicting goals, assumptions, or viewpoints?
43.
Which of the following best describes your background in recognizing and rewarding team accomplishments and successes?
44.
Which of the following best describes your background in selecting employees to be part of a team based on their potential contributions?
45.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in managing exhibit projects which required performance or oversight of the design, fabrication, production, installation, lighting, and/or maintenance of displays and exhibits.
46.
Select the statement that best describes your experience assisting with or conducting inventory of holdings and/or collections, including examining artifacts, preparing reports, and identifying, withdrawing, and re-filing materials from storage.
47.
Select the statement that best describes your experience managing the development of intellectual content for exhibits, including developing themes, conducting research, selecting items, writing scripts, helping develop interactive scripts, and writing related publications for targeted audiences.
48.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in overseeing and/or performing collections management operations involving physical condition and safety/security, as well as automated catalog and retrieval systems, forms, legal documents, and files. This includes managing the loan program and conducting relevant research and analysis as part of these activities.