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Position Title
Museum Technician (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1612-GETT-25-12620114-OC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 2, 2024 to Monday, March 17, 2025
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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)
Assessment 1
1. From the responses below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the experience or education requirements for a Museum Technician, GS-1016-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND ALL OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED, OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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Technical Competence - 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. (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. Provide daily and cyclical cleaning and monitoring of artifacts.
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3. Examine museum objects for damage or deterioration.
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4. Clean windows, fixtures, textiles, wood, and other features in the performance of exhibit housekeeping tasks.
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5. Move and arrange lightweight furniture in the performance of exhibit housekeeping duties.
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6. Unpack and/or repack objects with care and processes them.
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7. Develop temporary exhibits using materials from the collection.
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8. . Use museum environmental monitoring devices.
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Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. (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. Maintain and organize other records, such as inventories and object lists.
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10. Identify and label museum or collection objects.
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11. Accession items into a museum collection.
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12. Catalog items in a museum collection into a designated catalog program.
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13. Use an automated data processing system such as the Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) for museum records.
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14. Perform detail-oriented work such as editing/proofing records or inventory control.
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15. File records in accession folders and affix catalog numbers to objects.
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16. Requisition and maintain a stock of cleaning supplies, materials and equipment as needed for museum objects.
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History and Archaeology - 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)
17. Handle valuable or fragile museum/collection objects to prepare for exhibit.
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18. Properly store museum objects.
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19. Use proper gear for handling artifacts, i.e. cotton or vinyl gloves.
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20. Prepare objects for storage or display observing detailed established procedures.
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21. Use various curatorial-approved solutions and chemicals to remove stains from a variety of surfaces.
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22. Assist with installation, repair, and rehabilitation of exhibits.
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23. Identify artifacts through research and/or through consultation with archaeologist.
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Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
24. Present informational and interpretive talks and/or guided tours to visitors (individuals, groups, and special interest groups) to enhance the public's understanding and enjoyment of the natural/cultural history.
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25. Use a variety of presentation techniques, such as storytelling, hands-on, demonstrations, questioning, etc.
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26. Make interpretive presentations that incorporate and reflect and a variety of learning styles, such as audio, visual, and kinesthetic (interactive) learning styles.
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27. Present interpretive multi-media programs or slide shows on natural resource or cultural history topics.
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28. Assist visitors to museum facility as requested/needed including researchers using the collection.
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29. Monitor visitors at museum facility to ensure safety of museum objects/items.
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30. Use archives and museum collection to provide answers to research request from outside research and from park staff.
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31. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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