- Position Title
- Museum Curator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1547-LAKE-24-12442192-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024 to Monday, July 8, 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.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the Individual Occupational Requirements for a Museum Curator GS-1015-09/11 position. You must include academic transcripts, as applicable, to support your answer with your application package.
Basic Education or Experience Requirement for Museum Curator Series GS-1015-09/11 (Screen-out)
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Museum Curator Sciences, GS-1015-09/11 series. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave the 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. A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the Group Qualification Standard for a GS-1015-09 Museum Curator position. You must include academic transcripts, as applicable, to support your answer with your application package.
Minimum Qualifications for Museum Curator GS-1015-09 (Screen-out)
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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-1015-09, 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. IMPORTANT - 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).
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the Group Qualification Standard for a GS-1015-11 Museum Curator position. You must include academic transcripts, as applicable, to support your answer with your application package.
Minimum Qualifications for Museum Curator GS-1015-11(Screen-out)
3.
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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
IMPORTANT - 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).
IMPORTANT - 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).
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Utilize proper procedures and standards to implement accessioning, cataloguing, and inventorying museum collections and archives.
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Maintain all record keeping and documentation for museum collections and archives, including moving and tracking museum objects and archives, and provide registration support.
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Monitor, control, and maintain the environment for collections including light, temperature, relative humidity, air quality, and integrated pest management.
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Prepare and administer loan agreements with partner collection facilities and entities.
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Monitor and maintain proper preservation, fire protection, security, and collection storage, and take corrective actions to preserve objects, archives, and library materials.
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Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment by staff and volunteers.
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Implement required museum collection programs and plans in compliance with museum property accountability rules and procedures.
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Review and provide professional comments on research permit applications and work with applicants to ensure collections generated from research are appropriate.
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Create and maintain all collections management data, including catalog records, accession records, and documentation for museum collections and archives using automated systems or database software.
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Use collection management database software to produce specialized queries and reports.
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Digitize, migrate, and maintain digital data, electronic records, and digital databases.
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Works to ensure that digital media is available to release to the public, investigates copyright concerns while working to make finding aids and appropriate electronic items available to the public.
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Promote and maintain contacts with the public, outside academic institutions, researchers, and special interest groups.
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Communicates with interns, technicians, and the public to answer questions relating to the collection and assists with research requests.
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Communicates with supervisors and colleagues regarding logistics and work assignments, and participate in reviews of work activities to adjust work plans/schedules to address identified deficiencies and operational needs.
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Evaluate, identify, plan, and estimate all aspects of project activities, staffing needs, schedule work, budget expenditures, and accomplishment tracking to complete museum and archives projects performed by volunteers, park staff, contractors, and partners.
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Develops and reviews collections storage plans and implement long-term storage solutions for museum collections.
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Serve on Collection Advisory Committees and assist with recommending acquisitions and deaccessions according to the scope of collection statement or similar criteria.
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Determine and schedule sequencing of tasks for museum and archival projects.
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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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Manage and direct Museum Management Program in accordance with laws, policies, regulations, and guidance.
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Advise on the use of policies and guidelines to effectively meet current and long-range program goals and objectives.
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Develop a broad range of plans for stored museum collections such as a collection management plan, deaccession plan, collection storage plan, integrated pest management plan, environmental monitoring plan, disaster management plan, and emergency operations plan..
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Train and advise staff and others in collections management issues, procedures, techniques, policies and guidelines to effectively meet current and long-range program goals and objectives.
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Make presentations to relay technical information various audiences including to park management and staff, public gatherings, and professional meetings and conferences.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
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Negotiate cooperative and interagency agreements and other cooperative instruments needed to effectively carry out museum goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Communicate with others to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and National Park Service policy related to the preservation of museum collections and as required, with other cultural and natural resource management concerns.
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Provide necessary information and consult with cultural and natural resources colleagues to ensure that curatorial and archival issues related to historic structures, archeological sites, and natural resource stewardship activities are carefully considered.
Questionnaire That Measures Applicant's Technical Expertise (QTMATE) Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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A well-researched and current Scope of Collection statement is a critical tool for deaccessioning.
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Collections created through a research permit (RPRS) are always Government property.
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This law provides authority for National Park Service Museum collection deaccessions via transfer, conveyance, or destruction.
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What is the best answer for why Parks need a Collections Advisory Committee (CAC)?
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What are the acquisition types in the Accession record?
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Which item(s) is (are) always considered first priority for relocation in the event of an emergency?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Archival collections are cataloged prior to arrangement or processing.