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Position Title
Museum Technician (Anthropology)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-24-12422602-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 23, 2024 to Thursday, May 30, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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:
  • 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
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)
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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. 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.
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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. (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. Identify, independently sort, and classify curation objects that are similar to previously identified objects.
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3. Identify, accession, 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.
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4. Generate reports in museum collection management system and track museum collections.
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5. Compile, reduce, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information utilizing a variety of computer programs.
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6. Prepare, maintain, and organize manual and automated curatorial records including accession records, catalog records, and donation forms along with preforming routine research for catalog records, exhibits, and other purposes as assigned. (limit characters)
7. Research collections records and primary documents to identify function of museum objects and address provenience and ownership issues.
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8. Implement museum environmental monitoring program to include gathering data, maintaining the monitoring equipment, and preparing permanent data records.
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9. Conduct inventories of museum collections and accessions.
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10. Identify and resolve problems with museum registration and accountability.
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11. Use basic understanding of museum collection conservation and preservation practices to provide museum support work.
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12. Rehouse, safely handle, and move museum objects in keeping with museum management standards and practices.
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13. Monitor environmental conditions using monitoring equipment (such as dataloggers) including temperature, relative humidity, and light.
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14. Identify and label objects by matching documentation field labels, notes, etc. with the objects.
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15. Differentiate between historical, biological, paleontological, and/or cultural objects and apply the proper care for each type as it applies to museum collections.
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16. Perform common Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices associated with museum environments (such as traps, freezing protocols, identification of common insects and pests, etc.).
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17. Interact with other cultural and natural resource personnel, museums staff and the public in a professional manner.
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18. Summarize and communicate research findings to museum and archives patrons.
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19. Clearly communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
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20. 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.
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21. Communicate information in a clear and concise manner in order to update/develop procedures, respond to requests for information, and perform museum tours.
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22. Use archives and museum collection to provide answers to research requests from outside researchers and from staff.
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23. Contribute written information in a variety of technical formats, including written reports, memos, emails, letters, and general correspondence.
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24. 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.
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