- Position Title
- Museum Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-CUVA-19-10435747-IM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 4, 2019 to Friday, March 8, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
5.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Assessment 1
1.
Select the statement that best describes your National Park Service Federal employment status. This is open only to current Career/Career-Conditional Competitive Status National Park Service Federal employee. NOTE: you MUST submit a copy of your SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent bases and most current SF-50 showing your current status. NOTE: Award and detail SF-50 will not be considered as proof of status or eligible under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Museum Technician, GS-1016-07 position. Read all of the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
For the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Catalog museum collection objects by describing physical attributes and recording associated information.
4.
Use software for museum cataloging.
5.
Utilize the National Park Service ReDiscovery ICMS or similar system to manage museum records.
6.
Produce reports using computer software to use in analysis and data requests.
7.
Maintain collections accountability and documentation in accordance with established standards and annual museum reporting guidance.
8.
Generate appropriate documentation for incoming museum accessions.
9.
Perform technical research used to preserve and restore museum objects.
10.
Develop recommendations for long-term conservation needs in regards to a collection management program.
11.
Conduct research and provide advice on preservation techniques.
12.
Prepare guidance for the various uses of collections (research requests, loans, reference services, etc.).
13.
Serve as a technical expert on museum collection related contracts/projects with outside researchers.
14.
Monitor the work of professional contractors in the course of completing the project.
15.
Conduct research to identify and authenticate museum objects to use in exhibits.
16.
Conduct research to obtain pertinent catalog data.
17.
Research items such as dates, provenance, historical data, and copyright required for collections.
18.
Assist in developing exhibit plans.
19.
Research content documentation for historic homes/structures.
20.
Identify exhibit needs and draft project statements to support exhibit development.
21.
Use appropriate techniques when handling and storing museum collection objects.
22.
Use and maintain data loggers, PEMs, and light meters for environmental monitoring.
23.
Manage Integrated Pest Management program for museum facilities.
24.
Maintain appropriate security and fire protection monitoring systems.
25.
Document the results of environmental monitoring.
26.
Analyze data gathered from environmental monitoring.
27.
Apply solutions to mitigate problems that contribute to museum object deterioration.
28.
Develop and implement an emergency response plan for museum facilities.
29.
Communicate in situations that require tact and diplomacy with colleagues, contractors, and park partners.
30.
Prepare written documents that explain or report detailed information.
31.
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously in relation to the museum program and broader cultural resource program.
32.
Assist in conducting cultural resource inventories, archeological investigations, or other historical research to support the cultural resource program.
33.
Perform museum or historic site tours for public audiences.
34.
Work with visiting researchers and other museum professionals to provide access to collections.
35.
Communicate with peers, supervisors, and managers to ensure adherence to museum standards and procedures.
36.
Oversee and guide work of interns and volunteers in collections management tasks.
37.
Assist staff in locating and using information in museum collections.
38.
Respond to public inquiries about museum collections.