Summary You will serve as a MUSEUM TECHNICIAN/SPECIALIST (HISTORY) in theNATIONAL MUSEUM. Responsibilities You will manage the processing and cataloging of Navy historic artifact collections, such as small arms, uniforms, edged weapons, artwork, memorabilia, and archival collections. You will enter artifact accession and catalog record information in computer databases. You will manage the maintenance and renewal of incoming and outgoing artifact loans. You will manage the overall handling of historic artifact collections. You will determine and recommend short-term and long-term storage requirements for objects of historical significance. You will research, write, and conduct educational museum tours for various audiences. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-09 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as the following: 1.) Managing the maintenance and renewal of incoming and outgoing artifact loans; 2.) Performing acquisition, evaluation, registration, cataloging, preserving, packing, storage, retrieval, and shipping of artifacts; 3.) Utilizing computerized collections data management systems, methods, and procedures; and 4.) Conducting primary and secondary source historical research of American military history. GS-07 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as the following: 1.) Assisting with the maintenance and renewal of incoming and outgoing artifact loans; 2.) Providing basic support with the storage, retrieval, and shipping of artifacts; 3.) Reviewing collection inventory records on a computerized program for consistency and accuracy with existing records; 4.) Conducting historical research of American military history Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-09 Level: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience Education Substitution for Experience at the GS-07 Level: In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education leading to a master's degree; OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience Qualifying educational experience must include related coursework for the position. Related fields of study include art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects, or other courses related to the position to be filled. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Hiring Organization: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY