- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Museum Technician)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-GWMP-23-12040727-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 7, 2023 to Monday, August 21, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Student Trainee (Museum Technician) position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Are you currently enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) in a degree, certificate or diploma program on a full or half time basis as defined by the institution (certificate program means post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum)? Enrollment is with a qualifying educational institution such as a high school or state-approved home school; or accredited technical or vocational school; a 2 or 4 year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school.
Minimum Qualifications
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the minimum qualification requirements for this Student Trainee (Museum Technician), GS-1099-05 position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that 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.
Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Implement museum maintenance and housekeeping schedules.
4.
Implement museum environmental monitoring and integrated pest management programs.
5.
Perform routine cleaning, stabilization, or preservation of artifacts.
6.
Assist with inventories of museum collections and accessions.
7.
Prepare objects for storage or display.
8.
Rehouse, safely handle, and move museum objects in keeping with museum management standards and practices.
Research- Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Perform routine research for exhibits and other educational purposes as assigned.
10.
Provide answers to inquiries concerning the collections by using the archives and museum records.
11.
Perform basic research for cataloging cultural and natural history items.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Work with a variety of workgroups to achieve common goals.
13.
Communicate general information about museum program to the public.
14.
Assist with interpretation and education programs.
Communication-Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Use computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or comparable programs for word processing and to accurately record, manage and report data.
16.
Use email and word processing to correspond with federal or state agencies and/or the public.
17.
Clearly communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
Verification Statement
18.
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 CFR 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.