- Position Title
- Museum Technician (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-NACE-25-12716229-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 31, 2025 to Monday, April 14, 2025
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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.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Museum Technician, GS-1016-5/7.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Museum Technician position
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Museum Technician work at the GS-05 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Museum Technician work at the GS-07 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
INSTRUCTIONS: 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.
It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills 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.
Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, organizes and maintains information or information management systems
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Identify, independently sort, and classify curation objects that are similar to previously identified objects.
4.
Identify and catalog a diverse range of museum collections (art, archeology, history, biology, geology, and Paleontology using a nationally recognized museum collection management system, such as Museum Collection Management System (MCMS).
5.
Generate reports in museum collection management system and track museum collections.
6.
Performs routine research for catalog records, exhibits, and other purposes as assigned.
Standards - Knowledge of standards that either are compliant with or derived from established standards or guidelines
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Implements museum environmental monitoring and integrated pest management (IPM) programs. This includes gathering data, maintaining the monitoring equipment, and preparing permanent data records.
8.
Performs routine cleaning of objects as directed and according to established standards. The types of artifacts/objects to be cleaned include but are not limited to historic books, furniture, textiles, ceramics, documents, and photographs.
9.
Identify and resolves problems with museum registration and accountability.
10.
Use basic understanding of museum collection conservation and preservation practices to provide museum support work with both cultural and natural collections.
Technical Competence - Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Rehouse, safely handle, and move museum objects in keeping with museum management standards and practices.
12.
Monitor environmental conditions using monitoring equipment (such as dataloggers) including temperature, relative humidity, and light.
13.
Assists with exhibit development, design, installation and maintenance.
14.
Photographs and scans objects ensuring that all images meet best practice standards.
15.
Assists in reviewing catalog records of objects that are out of scope for collections, and write justifications for deaccession of objects to collections committee and superintendent.
16.
Identifies and labels objects by matching documentation field labels, notes, etc. with the objects when updating accession records issues.
Written Communication - Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Communicate information in a clear and concise manner to update/develop procedures, respond to requests for information from outside researchers and staff.
18.
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.
19.
Summarize and communicate research findings from research of both cultural objects and natural specimens to staff and contractors for exhibits, temporary exhibits, and web exhibits.
20.
Summarize updating new information for new locations, loans, exhibits, and research for accession files.
Verification Statement
21.
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 CFR 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.