USA Staffing

Position Title: Museum Curator
Agency: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Announcement Number: 21-BEP-374-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 to Tuesday, October 12, 2021

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

2. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?

A. FedExperience website

B. USAJOBS website

C. Community Organization

D. Employment Office (Federal/State or Local)

E. Friend/Relative

F. Job Fair, Conference, or Convention

G. Magazine

H. Newspaper

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Vacancy Announcement Posting

K. Professional Organization

L. Radio/TV

M. Other

4. As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent completed and signed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating dated within the last 18 months. If you have not submitted an appraisal meeting these requirements or if it is not dated within the last 18 months, you must explain why you are unable to do so. Note that 'N/A' is not an acceptable answer. If you do not provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration.

Type "yes" in the text box below if you are providing a performance appraisal meeting the above requirements with your application. If you are unable to provide a performance appraisal with your application meeting the requirements, please provide a reason in the text box below.

1. 1. Basic Requirements for this position are:

A degree in museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.
OR
Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
OR
Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study.

2. Select the statement below that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for this position.

A. I have a degree in museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.

B. I have a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

C. I have four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study.

D. I have none of the above.

3. For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Conducting collections-based research and management as it pertains to proper care, registration and documentation of objects and records; AND
- Supporting exhibits and presentations for museum collections; AND
- Managing outgoing loans of artifacts in a museum setting including duties such as; loan requests paperwork, insurance, shipping logistics, loans registration, and electronic and hard copy records related to all loans; AND
- Providing oral or written response to public and internal inquires.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Do you meet the specialized experience as defined above?

A. Yes

B. No

5. The Specialized Experience must be documented in your resume to receive credit for the experience. Please state your place of employment and the timeframe in which you worked there to ensure you receive the proper credit. (limit 250 characters)

6. For the GS-11, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Conducting collections-based research and management as it pertains to proper care, registration and documentation of objects and records; AND
- Supporting exhibits and presentations for museum collections; AND
- Supporting outgoing loans of artifacts in a museum setting including duties such as; loan requests paperwork, insurance, shipping logistics, loans registration, and electronic and hard copy records related to all loans; AND
- Providing oral or written response to public and internal inquires.

OR
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

7. Do you meet the specialized experience, or education, or a combination of both as defined above?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Please tell us how you meet one of the requirements for the GS-11 in the question above. The Specialized Experience must be documented in your resume to receive credit for the experience. Please state your place of employment and the timeframe in which you worked there to ensure you receive the proper credit.

(limit 250 characters)

9. From the responses below, select all that you utilized while conducting historical research.

A. I have used archival materials.

B. I have used primary source materials.

C. I have used secondary source materials.

D. I have compiled authoritative written treatments based on my research findings.

E. None of the above

10. From the responses below, select all that you have assisted with or carried out directly to support a museums public service efforts to make its collection known to internal and external audiences.

A. Articles

B. Social media

C. Blogs

D. Presentations

E. Speaking engagements

F. Interviews

G. Brochures

H. Fact Sheets

I. Other reference materials

J. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

11. Do you have demonstrated experience responding to requests for information about museum holdings?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Please select all of the functions you have performed regarding public presentations:

A. I have helped prepare presentations.

B. I have prepared presentations for others.

C. I have prepared and presented before the public.

D. I have experience with PowerPoint, Prezi, or similar presentation programs.

E. I have presented to upper management or other high ranking officials.

F. None of the above

13. From the responses below select all of the statements that describe your experience with collections management.

A. Digitize museum objects.

B. Manage digitized museum objects and digital-born objects.

C. Prepare accession paperwork for museum objects.

D. Prepare de-accession paperwork for museum objects.

E. Resolve issues with inaccurate catalog records.

F. Create a cataloging system and procedures for museum objects.

G. Inventory museum collections

H. Resolve inventory/accountability issues/discrepancies.

I. Manage and maintain the organization of object records

J. Ensure accuracy of catalog records and conformance with an established cataloging system and procedures.

K. Perform or arrange for conservation treatments.

L. Monitor environmental conditions of object storage areas.

M. Recommend and implement appropriate environmental controls for object storage areas.

N. Participate in the physical and intellectual organization of museum collections.

O. Monitor and document the physical condition of objects to determine conservation needs.

P. None of the above

14. From the responses below, select all of the museum loan program functions you have performed.

A. I have prepared paperwork for a museum loan program.

B. I have prepared condition reports.

C. I have prepared loan agreements.

D. I have evaluated a borrowers facility report.

E. I have packed objects.

F. None of the above

15. Please select all of the functions of collections inventory that you have performed:

A. Using a computer database to compile an inventory list.

B. Completing an inventory.

C. Identifying conservation and preservation needs.

D. Drafting reports that describe the inventory and its outcome.

E. Resolving issues that arise from the inventory.

F. None of the above

16. Please select those functions of exhibits planning and installation with which you have experience:

A. Working as part of an exhibits team

B. Selecting artifacts and documents to include in an exhibit

C. Making mounts for artifacts and documents

D. Writing exhibit script

E. Setting light levels

F. Monitoring environment

G. None of the above

17. Select the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience with Procurement functions. (Check all that apply)

A. Conduct reviews of technical functions or performance of contractual documents

B. Maintains all contract technical performance project files

C. Conduct reviews of contract technical function or performance changes

D. Interpret contract technical functions or performance terms and conditions

E. Develop a procurement package for a contract officer or specialist

F. Monitor technical performance and compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and/or purchase orders

G. Develop cost estimates

H. Draft contract technical function or performance changes or modifications

I. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

18. Have you ever worked in a position where you had to interpret technical functions or performance of contracts, or prepare supporting contract solicitation documentation in accordance with various types of policies or procedures?

A. Yes

B. No

19. Which of the following pre-award roles have you performed? (Check all that apply).

A. Represented program office in an Integrated Acquisition Team (IAT)

B. Drafted and/or edited the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS)

C. Conducted and documented market research

D. Participated in the development of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

E. Submitted a completed requisition package to the procurement team

F. Developed a Technical Evaluation Plan

G. Lead or participated as a member of a Technical Evaluation Team

H. Reviewed vendor proposals and documented findings

I. Prepared a Technical Evaluation Report for the Contracting Officer

J. None of the above

20. I have performed the following tasks as a regular job duty. (Check all that apply)

A. Performed research under rigid time constraints

B. Collected and safeguarded documents during contingency operations to preserve key decision documents for posterity

C. Supported Records Management initiatives

D. Supported Knowledge Management Initiatives

E. None of the above

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