Museum Curator

Only experience and education obtained by 11/04/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess both the Basic Requirement and Minimum Qualification. Basic Requirement: A. Degree: museum work; or in an applicable-matter field. Note: Transcripts required. OR B. Combination of education and experience–courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. NOTE: Transcripts required, and your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. OR C. Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. Minimum Qualification [GS-12] One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the federal service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) accessioning and cataloging historic objects including maintaining location records and annual inventory of objects; 2) conducting on-site conservation of objects; 3) undertaking historical research on objects provenance, historic context, and value; 4) planning museum exhibits and preparing objects for display and protecting objects already in museum displays; 5) working with Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, or Native Hawaiian Organizations on issues concerning burials, and properties of traditional religious or cultural importance; 6) overseeing the collections for research, exhibit and interpretation, and loan of cultural resources; 7) preparing planning documents related to collection and management including Collection Statement, Curatorial Policies and Collection Management Plans. NOTE: Your resume must contain sufficient detail of this level of work, i.e., complete begin/end dates, hours worked per week, duties performed, etc. for each timeframe for consideration. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM’s Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements
This position is a Museum Curator, GS- 1015-12 working in one of the following locations for the R3-Division of Visitor Services and Outreach. A total of one position will be filled. Missouri Valley, IA Bloomington, MN Saginaw, MI Necedah, W McGregor, MN You must apply to each locations you want to be considered for.