- Position Title
- Chief of Cultural Resources and Museum Management
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-SAFR-23-11967826-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 22, 2023 to Monday, June 5, 2023
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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
1.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
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
Thank you for your interest in the Chief of Cultural Resources and Museum Management position within San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. This interdisciplinary position may be filled in one of the following series: Historian, GS-0170 or Museum Curator, GS-1015. Your responses to the Basic Education Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Historian, GS-0170.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you meet the basic education requirements for Museum Curator, GS-1015-13.
3.
The following requirements are those used by the National Park Service and have been previously published in the Code of Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61. The qualifications define minimum education and experience required to perform identification, evaluation, registration, and treatment activities. You must meet the requirements of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for History.
The minimum professional qualifications in history are a graduate degree in history or closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in history or closely related field PLUS one of the following:
At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historic organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution
OR
Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of history.
The minimum professional qualifications in history are a graduate degree in history or closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in history or closely related field PLUS one of the following:
At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historic organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution
OR
Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of history.
The minimum professional qualifications in history are a graduate degree in history or closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in history or closely related field PLUS one of the following:
A. At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, other demonstrable professional activity with an academic institution, historic organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution
B. Substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of history.
Do you possess the qualifications listed above?
A. Yes, and I have documented my education and experience in my application package and will include my transcripts.
B. I do not meet or exceed the above statement.
4.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Chief of Cultural Resources and Museum Management, GS-13 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these specialized experience requirements, 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.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Develop short and long-range plans for culture resources and related facilities.
6.
Prepare resource management plans and reports reflecting the research, planning, and stewardship and accomplishments of a cultural resources management program, such as a resource stewardship plan, a cultural resource condition report, a preservation plan, a conservation plan, and/or a curatorial plan.
7.
Establish and implement goals including selecting projects, developing deadlines, and applying financial and
staffing resources.
staffing resources.
8.
Work through others to effectively achieve the managerial goals of a large organization.
9.
Coordinate and integrate research, planning, and stewardship work within and outside the organizational unit
10.
Coordinate the development and review the status of annual work plans, performance standards, uniform standards, and standard operating procedures by subordinate supervisors or work leaders.
11.
Develop and manage all aspects of an integrated safety program, including training, mentoring, and program
evaluation.
evaluation.
12.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-year budget and operating program involving manpower needs, material equipment needs, work projects, with related costs and yearly work schedule.
13.
Monitor the progress of goal accomplishment, by reviewing goals for compliance and determining priorities and adequacy of documentation.
14.
Revise schedules or shift project emphasis in view of funding requirements.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Establish and maintain effective and working policies for research, planning, and stewardship activities within a park or similar unit. These policies are clear and well understood/followed by park staff, cooperators, other governmental organizations, and gateway communities.
16.
Represent an organization, such as a park or recreational area, in external affairs arenas related to historic preservation activities planned or undertaken by the park.
17.
Represent an organization, such as a park or recreational area, while working with cooperating associations, partners, concessioners, other federal offices, state offices, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, private organizations, and professional associations.
18.
Consult with staff in other organizational units and the private sector, giving professional guidance on issues about historic preservation programs.
19.
Participate in developing partnerships with corporations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to accomplish historic preservation projects of mutual interest and benefit.
20.
Facilitate resolution of crucial, complex, and highly controversial historic preservation actions and policy concerns through effective partnering skills.
21.
Oversee National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act compliance activities, within the scope of Director's Order 12 and other policies.
Managing Human Resources
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Supervise a district or park cultural resources operation or similar and related personnel, including permanent and seasonal employees, volunteers, and interns.
23.
Assure that all supervisory and personnel management responsibilities are carried out according to Federal laws and policies by staff, including the recruitment, selection, training, counseling, and evaluation of permanent and seasonal employees.
24.
Plan, coordinate, conduct, and review training of permanent and seasonal cultural resource or similar staff members.
25.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinate work leads/supervisors and all phases of cultural resources
operations on an annual and daily basis, in compliance with the annual performance standards.
operations on an annual and daily basis, in compliance with the annual performance standards.
26.
Encourage high performance through a variety of motivational techniques.
27.
Counsel and discipline those who fail to perform satisfactorily.
28.
Establish multi-level operating policies and guidelines for a subordinate staff.
29.
Ensure equal opportunity for all subordinate employees when making selections for training, promotion, awards, recognition, and other career development opportunities.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Utilize maritime technical expertise and achievement in the area of developing preservation and applying cultural resource standards in park research, planning, and stewardship operations.
31.
Draft project proposals based on research, planning, and/or stewardship goals that reflect park goals and staffing
and budget projections.
and budget projections.
32.
Communicate cultural resources management program, policy, and technical information through formal presentations, written papers, briefings, and reports to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
33.
Coordinate federal undertakings with State Historic Preservation Office and/or Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
34.
Identify stakeholders for projects and coordinate their participation.