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Position Title
Museum Technician (Geology)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PWR-1548-SR-24-12189560-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 4, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
2. As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.

Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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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. (limit characters)
3. 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. (limit characters)
4. To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
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Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. If you change a response, be certain to unclick the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items that are left blank will not receive credit. (limit characters)
1. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for a Museum Technician (Geology), GS-1016-05. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you may be rated ineligible.

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 official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected.
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Visual Identification - Accurately identifies people, animals, or objects based on knowledge of their characteristics. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Examine museum objects for damage or deterioration.
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3. Label museum or collection objects, affixing catalog numbers.
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4. Prepare museum objects/archival materials for storage or display.
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5. Conduct daily and cyclical cleaning and monitoring of museum objects.
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6. Photograph collections for documentation purposes.
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7. Catalog items in a collection (e.g., describing physical attributes and transcribing associated information).
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8. Perform literature research for catalog records or exhibits.
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History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilization and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Produce fossil molds and casts using multiple molding and casting materials (e.g., clay, plaster, silicon, and two-part plastics).
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10. Use of consolidants/adhesives to stabilize fragile fossils or repair damaged fossils.
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11. Adaptively clean fossil specimens using manual, electric, and air powered tools.
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12. Secure specimens in an archival quality storage unit (e.g., boxes, vials, etc.) in museum cabinets.
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13. Safely move specimens by properly supporting them and maintaining a record trail that others can follow to locate specimens.
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Technical Competence - Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Work in harsh environments (e.g., extreme and prolonged heat or on uneven ground) safely.
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15. Excavate vertebrate fossils in a field setting.
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16. Stabilize vertebrate fossils in a field setting.
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17. Extract vertebrate fossils in a field setting.
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18. Remove large fossil specimens from the field in plaster jackets.
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19. Keep written notes on field activities.
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Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Use software (e.g., Re: discovery, Pastperfect, Specify) to manage museum collections.
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21. Enter records into a database or automated catalog system (e.g., Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) or Microsoft Access).
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22. Inventory museum objects noting discrepancies between inventory findings and electronic catalog records.
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23. Perform searches or create filters to isolate particular records of interest in a database.
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24. Prepare, edit and proof reports or papers for distribution to the public.
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25. Prepare hardcopy reports from electronic curatorial records (e.g. accession records, donation forms, list of objects).
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26. Use flatbed scanners to capture images from prints or slides.
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27. Create, save, and organize digital images in various formats such as JPEG and TIFF.
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