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1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform curation technician work at the GS-05 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.

A. I have one year of experience (equivalent to at least the GS-04 level or pay band in the Federal service) that includes performing the following duties: Identifying and cataloging North American prehistoric artifacts, using standard museum practices to preserve museum objects; presenting information to visitors; conducting accession and de-accession of museum objects; preparing museum documents; preventing deterioration of museum objects; and packaging and handling museum objects.

B. I have 4 years education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in a related field such as art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects, or other courses related to this position.

C. I have a combination of education and experience as described above. The combined total of education and experience equals 100%.

D. My experience and/or education is not reflected in any of the above statements.

2. Indicate the response that best describes how you have sorted, identified and cataloged North American prehistoric archaeological collections.

A. I have performed this task or used this competency numerous times and am highly proficient at applying it to work situations.

B. I have performed this task, or used this competency in paid or unpaid work experience.

C. I have not performed this task or acquired this competency, but am willing to learn.

3. Indicate all of the following Museum Technician tasks you have performed either in paid or non-paid (volunteer) work situations:

A. I have used standard museum collections maintenance activities necessary for artifact preservation.

B. I have used standard museum laboratory equipment and chemicals that facilitate analytical and curatorial duties.

C. I have fabricated interpretive displays.

D. I have used museum collections management computer software to catalog collections.

E. None of the above.

4. Choose the response that best describes how you have Utilized Museum catalog software/database

A. I have performed this task or used this competency numerous times and am highly proficient at applying it to work situations.

B. I have performed this task or used this competency in paid or unpaid work experience

C. I have not performed this task or acquired this competency but am willing to learn

5. Select the statement that best describes your experience, education and training in museum curation duties:

A. I have not had education, training or experience in this field.

B. I have completed education or training in this field, but have not yet applied this education or training on the job.

C. My work in this field was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed work in this field as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

6. Select the statement that best describes your experience, education, and training to write descriptions of museum objects and specimens following institutional conventions.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in this field.

B. I have completed education or training in this field but have not yet applied this education or training on the job.

C. My work in this field was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed work in this field as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee

7. Choose the answer that best suits your education, experience and training to monitor environment (temperature, RH, visible and UV light) in museum exhibit and storage spaces.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee

E. I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.

8. Please indicate your level of experience in artifact identification:

A. I have not had education, training or experience in this field.

B. I have completed education or training in this field, but have not yet applied this education or training on the job.

C. My work in this field was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

D. I have performed work in this field as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

9. Select the statement that best describes how you have prepared accession and de-accession paperwork for museum objects and archival documents.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

10. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting research to obtain pertinent catalog data.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

11. Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of collections preservation principles and techniques (e.g. agents of deterioration, housekeeping techniques, etc.).

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

12. Describe your experience, training or education maintaining museum record databases following established standard formats for accessioning, cataloging, storage location updates, and importing image files.

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in this field

B. I have completed education or training in this field but have not yet applied this education or training on the job.

C. My work in this field was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures

D. I have performed work in this field as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

13. Please choose an answer that best describes your training, education, or experience photographing museum objects and specimens as part of cataloging process

A. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

D. I have performed this task as a regular part of the job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

E. I have supervised performance of this task and/or I have trained others in performance and/or am normally consulted by others as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

14. I certify and acknowledge that I understand the requirements of Executive Order 14043, stating Federal employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their start date. I certify that I intend to comply with this requirement if selected for this position or request a legally required exception from this requirement. I also certify and acknowledge that if requested, the Department of the Interior will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation is needed to request a legally required exception from this requirement.

A. Yes

B. No

15. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.

A. Yes

B. No

16. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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