- Position Title
- Museum Technician (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-SAGA-25-12723335-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025 to Wednesday, April 23, 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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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?
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.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for a Museum Technician, GS-1016-05 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.
Thank you for your interest in this position, Museum Technician. This is a Seasonal, Not to Exceed 1039 hours position. For each of the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements 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 responses to the task statements 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 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 (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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assist with environmental monitoring in museum exhibit and storage spaces including, but not limited to relative humidity, temperature, ultraviolet/visible light.
3.
Use of environmental and pest monitoring principles and techniques in museum exhibit and storage spaces.
4.
Use of preventive care/conservation techniques to prepare museum archives, objects, or specimens for exhibit or storage including, but not limited to inventory, protective coating application, rehousing.
5.
Perform routine cleaning/housekeeping of museum exhibit and storage spaces according to approved plans and established standards.
6.
Use appropriate methods/skills/techniques and museum-quality materials/supplies to handle, move, pack or store archives, objects, or specimens.
7.
Access, maintain, or use collections management database/software following established protocols.
8.
Develop and share databases, protocols, or reports which integrate collection-related information.
9.
Catalog museum archives, objects, or specimens.
10.
Input and extract information from spreadsheet/database for reporting purposes.
11.
Write letters, reports, or other documents for museum documentation purposes.
12.
Create digital derivatives of museum objects (photography). Knowledge of photo-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel PaintShop, Serif PhotoPlus or other.
13.
Operate museum database/software (i.e., PastPerfect, Re:Discovery, TMS, or similar).
14.
Operate computer operating systems/software including, but not limited to Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) and
15.
Use digital technology to share museum objects or related research with external audiences (e.g., basic exhibit or signage design, social media, website content).
16.
Use environmental monitoring equipment to gather data.
17.
Response to external and internal research requests through application of analysis techniques on cultural/historic archives and objects.
18.
Draft exhibition didactics in a clear and concise manner using standard citation procedures.
19.
Use proper handling techniques of 18th-20th c. material culture such glove selection, techniques to apply catalog numbers and knowledge of forces that act upon museum collection causing chemical/physical damage.
20.
Research to authenticate, date, confirm provenance, identify, or provide historical context for museum archives, objects, or specimens.
21.
Write descriptions of museum objects and specimens following institutional conventions.
22.
Work in a collaborative/team environment and independent setting to achieve common goals/objectives.
23.
Actively listen and communicate in verbal and written form.
24.
Demonstrate an interest in learning about American history and cultural resources within museum management context/importance.
25.
Escort professional visitors around museum exhibit and storage spaces according to established plan
26.
Nurture external (e.g., partner, donor, researcher, etc.) and internal (e.g., colleague, youth mentoring, etc.) relationships.
27.
As previously explained, 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 for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. 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 the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.