Supervisory Museum Specialist

Duties

The Supervisory Museum Specialist is responsible for supervising and directing restoration and  preservation efforts on behalf of the NASM/Research Collections and Curatorial Affairs.

In this position, you will:

• Apply technical understanding of aircraft and spacecraft preservation; and determines appropriate restoration techniques for treating wood, fabric, metal, and all types of modern materials.
• Routinely schedules training or communicates safety procedures updates to subordinates and routinely monitors work activities ensuring compliance.
• Develop work schedules and assigns tasks based on an approved project schedule, taking into account the individual and team skills of the staff. Reviews work in progress to ensure that assigned deadlines are met or adjusted and that completed work meets stated objectives of accuracy and timeliness. 
• Perform all the major aspects of a supervisor which include interviews, selections, training, performance management and managing personnel actions. Reviews the completeness and thoroughness of work assignments; counsels employees on problems related to work responsibilities; adjudicates complaints where applicable and necessary; and responds to technical inquiries from subordinates to facilitate the completion of work.
• Resolve operational problems as encountered, with the consultation of other supervisory staff and senior managers, as appropriate and adjusts schedules to accommodate complex unplanned and emergency projects.
• Consult frequently with curatorial staff to ensure that shifts in deadlines and technical needs are considered; resolving operational problems, consulting with senior managers, supervisory staff, and subordinates as appropriate. Resolves operational problems while consulting with senior managers, supervisory staff, and subordinates as appropriate.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• May be required to serve a supervisory probationary period
• May require considerable bending, lifting, stooping, climbing, and walking

Conditions of Employment

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.

Qualifications

GS-12 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.  For this position, specialized experience is defined as leading maintenance, preservation, and/or restoration projects of large aviation, space, or industrial objects to include:

• Leading teams that perform artifact treatments that range from conserving, preserving and/or restoring aerospace objects.
• Overseeing project resources, such as funds, materials, and time.
• Maintains detailed artifact condition and treatment records using word processing software and databases in accordance with collections management standards.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.