- Position Title
- Supervisory Museum Curator (Exhibits Specialist)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-SAFR-22-11444969-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 4, 2022 to Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
4.
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.
Preferences
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
Assessment 1
Basic Requirements
1.
From the description below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education or experience requirements for a Supervisory Exhibit Specialist GS-1015 position.
Specialized Experience and Education Requirements
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Supervisory Exhibit Specialist, GS-1015-12 position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these specialized experience requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Administration and Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Write clear, well organized and action-orientated annual exhibit strategy that achieves organization's long term goals.
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Creates systems to accurately and efficiently collect, share and uses data to make key decisions about capacity, quality and resource allocation.
5.
Understands various fund sources and seeks new funding sources and grant opportunities to support and grow programs.
6.
Develop, review and approve annual budget, project cost estimates, and daily expenditures.
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Develop and ensure strong implementation of Standard Operating Procedures that impact staff and programs.
Human Resource Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Perform supervisory functions including assigning performance standards, designing annual work plans, and reviewing and coaching the work of subordinate employees from a variety of backgrounds, and with different levels of experience or training.
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Work to achieve equal opportunity for all employees relative to selection, training, promotions, awards, recognitions, and other career development opportunities.
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Exercise responsibility for the job safety and health of all employees supervised/lead, and ensure conformance with safety programs.
11.
Build a culture that promotes teamwork, acceptance, and productivity among persons who exhibit differences.
12.
Apply knowledge and understanding of Federal personnel laws and regulations, written policy and guidelines for supervision performance and conduct.
Planning and Evaluating
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Utilized project planning techniques such as scheduling, tracking, and milestones to lead collaborative projects.
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Use audience trends, visitor studies to make preplanning decisions about exhibit content and themes.
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Supervise exhibit concept development to identify the exhibition's main message, themes, and learning goals.
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Oversee the stages of exhibit design to create exhibits that promote critical thinking, relevant connections to historic topics , and address controversial issues.
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Coordinate decisions of final artifacts for display and installation of historical objects , documents, and photographs.
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Determines priorities and schedules on overlapping exhibit projects at different phases of development, fabrication or installation.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Research, analyze and apply national, regional and local demographic trends that apply to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion to create community outreach and volunteer strategy.
20.
Utilize multiple evaluation techniques planning to summative stages of exhibit development to improve exhibits.
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Conducts technical research on exhibit subject matter and stay up to date on audience engagement techniques.
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Oversees ongoing maintenance of exhibit lighting, audio visual components, and structures.
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Designs exhibits to meet Universal Design and national accessibility standards to meet the needs of multiple audiences.
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Communicate clearly and concisely and with technical accuracy in development of text for labels, exhibits, displays, or signs that concisely presents complex information.
Partnering
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Builds and maintains a collaborative working relationship with a diverse group of partners inside and external to the organization to achieve shared goals.
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Engage a range of stakeholders such as partners, educational institutions, content specialists, and local communities to build support and work collaboratively.
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Manage complex multi-department or cross division projects; facilitate meetings, set up framework for working relationships and develop shared goals. Support working group in reaching milestones and overcoming obstacles.
28.
Effectively addresses opposition to change and new ideas through effective persuasion and earned credibility.
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Demonstrate courtesy, empathy and tact when interacting with co-workers, partners, and team members.