The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is looking to fill multiple conservator positions in support of efforts to renovate the entire museum on the National Mall. The primary duty station will be at the Conservation laboratory in the Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center, Chantilly, VA.
Conservator Position Description Smithsonian Institution Work Schedule is Full-Time, These are temporary 2 year Trust positions. - This is not a Federal Position, but has similar requirements and benefits. Opened Friday 12/2/2016 Closes Friday 12/16/2016 Salary Range: $63,722.00 to $82,840.00 / Per Year Series & Grade: IS-1001-11/11 Promotion Potential: 11 Supervisory Status: No Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Job Announcement Number: 17R-SR-302230-TRF-NASM Job Overview These positions are located in the Conservation Unit of the Collections Division of the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum (NASM), which is responsible for properly protecting the National Collections of aeronautics and space artifacts in perpetuity and guaranteeing intellectual as well as physical control over those collections. Duties Coordinates loans, manages ongoing projects and provides technical guidance to fellow conservators, interns, fellows and contractors. Assists in the preparation of collection condition surveys to enhance the broader understanding of the condition status of the entire collection. Performs direct conservation treatment and supports artifact conservation process by procuring necessary supplies and equipment, fabricating supports, object handling and movement, photography, and related tasks. Advises the Chief Conservator and curators of conditions that threaten artifacts. Identifies developmental and training needs related to conservation practices for members of the Conservation Unit, and other Collections Department staff. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system. For these positions specialized experience is defined as conducting artifact conservation and preservation tasks, to include: artifact condition examination, conservation treatment, preventative conservation, use of a collections information system data base, and preparation of object condition reports. Other Information Please see Benefits at www.sihr.si.edu<http://www.sihr.si.edu/> for a complete description. This job posting originated on www.usajobs.gov<https://www.usajobs.gov/>. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/458223500<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/458223500>. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov<https://www.usajobs.gov/> will be considered. Contact: Shontel Ruiz Phone: 202-633-6312<tel://202-633-6312/>, TDD: 202-633-6409, Email : [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Address: SMITHSONIAN Office of Human Resources POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517 Washington DC ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
