- Position Title
- Museum Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-PISP-24-12164483-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 16, 2023 to Monday, October 30, 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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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
1.
Select the most appropriate response to indicate how you fulfill the minimum qualification requirement for the Museum Technician at the GS-07 level as outlined in the job announcement:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Identify, independently sort, and classify curation objects that are similar to previously identified objects.
3.
Identify 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.
4.
Generate reports in museum collection management system and track museum collections.
5.
Compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information utilizing a variety of computer programs.
6.
Prepares, maintains, and organizes manual and automated curatorial records including accession records, catalog records, and donation forms.
7.
Organizes photograph and archival collections.
8.
Performs routine research for catalog records, exhibits, and other purposes as assigned.
9.
Research collections records and primary documents to identify function of museum objects and address provenience and ownership issues.
10.
Implement museum environmental monitoring program. This includes gathering data, maintaining the monitoring equipment, and preparing permanent data records.
11.
Conduct inventories of museum collections and accessions.
12.
Identify and resolves problems with museum registration and accountability.
13.
Use basic understanding of museum collection conservation and preservation practices to provide museum support work.
14.
Rehouse, safely handle, and move museum objects in keeping with museum management standards and practices.
15.
Monitor environmental conditions using monitoring equipment (such as dataloggers) including temperature, relative humidity, and light.
16.
Handle museum collections containing hazardous materials such as arsenic and mercuric chloride (taxidermy mounts), radon (geology specimens), and nitrate negatives.
17.
Differentiate between historical, biological, paleontological, and/or cultural objects and apply the proper care for each type as it applies to museum collections.
18.
Perform common Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices associated with museum environments (such as traps, freezing protocols, identification of common insects and pests, etc.).
19.
Assist with design, installation, repair, and rehabilitation of exhibits.
20.
Identifies and labels objects by matching documentation field labels, notes, etc. with the objects.
21.
Summarize and communicate research findings to museum and archives patrons.
22.
Clearly communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
23.
Use 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.
24.
Communicate information in a clear and concise manner in order to update/develop procedures, respond to requests for information, and perform museum tours.
25.
Use archives and museum collection to provide answers to research requests from outside researchers and from staff.