- Position Title
- Museum Curator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12225147-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 30, 2023 to Thursday, December 21, 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 term 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.
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education or requirements for Museum Curator series 1015.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Museum Curator, GS-1015-11 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 at the GS-11 level.
For each of the following task statements, use the A through E scale described below to select the skill level that you currently possess in that task. Please note that your application package must clearly show how you possess the experience and skill level. This is especially critical for each D or E response you select. If your application does not support your responses, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Serve on Collection Advisory Committees and assist with recommending acquisitions according to the scope of collection statement or similar criteria.
4.
Rehouse objects using appropriate materials for their long-term preservation.
5.
Collaborate with regional museum staff, partners and institutions to make recommendations for exhibit content based on exhibit preservation standards and thematic context.
6.
Apply Federal preservation laws, regulations, standards, guidance, and policies to projects and park operations.
7.
Execute segments of collections research required to meet National Historic Preservation Act, Native American Graves Preservation and Repatriation Act, and agency guidelines; and the research needs of the park.
8.
Maintain proper preservation, fire protection, security, and collection storage and reports on conditions of museum facilities.
9.
Monitor collection condition and takes corrective action to preserve objects.
10.
Implement required museum collection programs and plans in compliance with museum property accountability rules and procedures.
11.
Monitor, control and maintain the environment for collections including light, temperature, relative humidity, and air quality.
12.
Oversee maintenance of all records and documentation for museum collections using automated systems.
13.
Create accession and catalog records using collection management database software.
14.
Use collection management database software to produce specialized queries and reports.
15.
Use collection management database software to transfer data between sites and regional staff.
16.
Prepare and update data using computer-based spreadsheet or database software (such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access).
17.
Provide direction over extensive museum collections and carry out responsibilities in the four museum functions of collections, exhibits, research and education.
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Ensure proper procedures and standards are followed for accessioning, cataloging and inventorying museum collections.
19.
Plan and implement proper curatorial procedures for exhibits and contributes to interpretive exhibit development.
20.
Provide technical assistance to parks for the management of curatorial and natural history collections.
21.
Work with contractors and partners to complete museum collection projects and serve as a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR), Agreements Technical Representative (ATR) or Key Official for contracts and agreements involving this work.
22.
Maintain all record keeping and documentation for museum collections.
23.
Prepare scopes of work, correspondence, memoranda and review comments for museum projects.
24.
Prepare condition reports for museum objects.
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Catalog objects according to agency standards.
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Prepare required reports for regional and bureau museum staff.
27.
Manage project budgets and provide fiscal accountability for museum activities.
28.
Develop and review collection storage plans and implement long-term storage solutions for museum collections.
29.
Evaluate museum program needs and make recommendations on priorities, cost estimates, and budget requirements for long term planning and management.
30.
Provide guidance as a project lead or coordinator on collections management projects and issues with diverse groups of people.
31.
Manage partnerships and cooperative and interagency agreements needed to effectively carry out museum goals.
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Work in a team environment and oversees day to day work of interns, volunteers and contractors.
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Interact with other cultural and natural resource personnel, regional museum staff and the public.
34.
Conduct facility tours highlighting museum collections.
35.
Prepare presentations to share information with agency staff and partners.
36.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and professional colleagues.
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Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.