- Position Title
- Museum Technician (General)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12399385-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 26, 2024 to Monday, May 13, 2024
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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
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Museum Technician, GS-1016-07 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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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Assess objects and their environments using various methods to determine impacts, conditions, causes of damage, and recommends corrective actions.
3.
Monitor envronmental and climate contol in collection spaces.
4.
Apply the methods, procedures, and technology of museum collections management and procedures specific to the agency.
5.
Serve as a team member on conservation projects such as the treatment of artifacts in collections, photo documentation of collections, and the reorganization of storage areas.
6.
Perform routine conservation treatments for museum objects, ranging in size and complexity and composed of a variety of materials including paper, plastic, textiles, leather, wooden and metal.
7.
Handle, store, and label objects in the permanent collection.
8.
Assist with the design, installation, repair, and rehabilitation of exhibits.
9.
Use basic conservation related hand tools using prescribed safety precautions.
10.
Maintain museum records, including accession, catalog, and loan records, in accordance with agency standards and designated agency catalog program.
11.
Apply field notes and data to museum records to preserve the provenance for objects.
12.
Process incoming and outgoing loans in accordance with agency standards for insurance, security, and environment.
13.
Conduct or assist others in annual inventory of museum collections and contribute as required to the annual Collections Management Report.
14.
Conduct database management and word processing using specialized software programs essential to object cataloging, management, and reference.
15.
Assist agency staff, visiting museum professionals, and researchers by locating, retrieving and obtaining information on museum collections.
16.
Provide daily and cyclical cleaning and monitoring of artifacts in accordance with standard operating procedures.
17.
Implement housekeeping schedules and oversee the housekeeping work of other museum or maintenance staff.
18.
Monitor the environment of the collection storage and exhibit areas by keeping records on temperature, relative humidity, and pest infestation.
19.
Identify common pests found during handling/inspection of museum collection objects.
20.
Serve as team member, and at times a team leader, on cutorial projects.
21.
Recommend appropriate methodology and procedure to accomplish projects.
22.
Instruct others in appropriate techniques and procedures.
23.
Lead team efforts in transport and packing of museum artifacts.
24.
Advocate for museum practices amongst other divisions of the park.
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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.