The National Gallery of Art seeks a conservator to treat and manage the antique frame collection for display and loans. The incumbent must have experience working with wood objects, treating and repairing gilded surfaces, managing databases, and maintaining a workshop for the purpose of treating frames. The frame conservator will work with painting conservators, curators, registrars and designers to accomplish tasks in a highly dynamic environment that is often determined by tight deadlines. The incumbent will also learn to create and maintain files in ConservationSpace the document management software used in the National Gallery for treatment and loan records. The position requires a high level of organizational skill and the ability to readjust priorities according to changing needs. The position may occasionally require international travel.
Candidates will be recruited at the GS-11 ($68,035) salary level. The position includes benefits. The formal recruitment announcement located on the USAJobs website will provide details for assembly and submission of complete applications. Visit the website USAJobs at https://www.usajobs.gov/ on the Internet and enter National Gallery of Art in the Keyword Search line to obtain formal application information. Please note that this job opportunity will be open to accept applications from October 5, 2018 to November 2, 2018. For general information, contact: Michael Skalka, Conservation Administrator, National Gallery of Art at [email protected] by e-mail. Do not send any application materials to the email address. Applicants must follow instructions provided in the Gallery¹s formal position announcement in USAJobs required by the Gallery¹s personnel department. EOE. Michael Skalka Conservation Administrator National Gallery of Art, Washington DC ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
