- Position Title
- Museum Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-FONE-23-12098357-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 28, 2023 to Friday, September 8, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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.
3.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
5.
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.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
7.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
8.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Museum Technician, GS-1016-07 position. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
Choose one answer below that best describes your experience and/or education as it pertains to the qualification requirements for the Museum Technician, GS-1016-07 position. Your response must be clearly supported by specific work experience described in your resume. Select only one response. Do not leave the response code blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Constructs museum quality housings for a variety of material types and shapes for storage
conditions and exhibits.
conditions and exhibits.
3.
Safely moves museum objects and/or specimens such as very large/heavy objects as well as very small/fragile collection objects and using tools such as wheeled carts and dollies for
movement of artifacts.
movement of artifacts.
4.
Safely works with museum collections containing hazardous materials such as acetone,
radon, arsenic and nitrate negatives.
radon, arsenic and nitrate negatives.
5.
Performs routine cleaning of museum exhibit and storage spaces according to approved
plans and established standards.
plans and established standards.
6.
Prepares artifacts for storage following established organizational principles and procedures including making sure drawers and shelves are not overcrowded, suitable wrapping and
mount material is used and reporting issues to the curator.
mount material is used and reporting issues to the curator.
7.
Performs routine handling of museum items in museum storage and exhibit spaces, ranging in size and complexity and composed of a variety of materials including paper, plastic, textiles, leather,wood, glass, and metal.
8.
Identifies and catalog a diverse range of museum collections (art, archeology, history, ethnology, botany, geology, paleontology, and archives) using a nationally recognized museum collection management system, such as Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) or re-discovery.
9.
Prepares, maintains, and organizes manual and automated curatorial records including
accession records, catalog records, loans, and donation forms.
accession records, catalog records, loans, and donation forms.
10.
Generates reports in museum collection management system and track museum collections.
11.
Uses computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or comparable programs for word processing and to record, manage and report data and track projects.
12.
Researches collections records and primary documents to identify function of museum objects and address provenience and ownership issues.
13.
Actively listen and communicate in verbal and written form.
14.
Able to work in an independent setting with minimal supervision to achieve common goals/objectives.
15.
Nurtures external (e.g., partner, donor, researcher, etc.) and internal (e.g., colleague, youth
mentoring, etc.) relationships.
mentoring, etc.) relationships.
16.
Provides tours of museum collections or speak to other employees, officials, the general public and/or school groups concerning museum collections.
17.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
18.
Monitors the environment of the collection storage and exhibit areas by keeping records on
temperature, relative humidity, and pest infestation.
temperature, relative humidity, and pest infestation.
19.
Identifies common pests found during handling/inspection of museum collection objects and creating reports documenting long term data.
20.
Provides weekly, monthly, and cyclical cleaning and monitoring of artifacts in accordance with standard operating procedures.
21.
Implements housekeeping schedules and oversees the housekeeping work of other museum or maintenance staff in storage and exhibit areas.
22.
Performs routine research for catalog records, exhibits, and other purposes as assigned.
23.
Conducts research to identify, authenticate, date, confirm provenance, and provide historical context for objects and archives.
24.
Use digital data loggers and hygrothermographs to monitor the museum environment and produce charts and reports showing short- and long-term environmental patterns within museum spaces.
25.
Use and maintains light/UV monitoring equipment including light meters and following a program of creating long term data sets.
26.
Use finding aids, cataloging databases, inventories, and other museum records to identify materials in response to researcher requests.
27.
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.