About this role
Job SummaryThe Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in National Air and Space Museum (NASM). The National Air and Space Museum collects, preserves, studies and exhibits artifacts, archival materials and works of art related to history, culture and science of aviation and spaceflight and the study of the universe.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. In addition to the Basic Qualification requirement above, the applicant must also meet the Experience OR Education requirement listed below: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience includes activities such as: focusing lighting components, experience in handling and moving large artifacts, artifact cleaning, exhibitory maintenance and experience in the operation of a variety of different lifts. OR Education: One full year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement may be substituted to meet the experience requirement. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your transcript. Superior Academic Achievement based on 1) class standing, 2) grade-point average, or 3) honor society membership. Specific requirements are: 1) Class Standing: Upper third of graduating class based on completed courses; 2a) Grade Point Average: 3.0 or higher as recorded on official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education; 2b) based on courses completed during the final full 2 years of curriculum; or 2c) 3.5 or higher based on average of courses completed in the specific major field of study; or 3) Honor Society Membership: Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society listed in the Association of College Honor Societies, Booklet of Information, and/or Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision). Degree must be directly related to the occupation, (see Education section). You must include a copy of your transcripts. OR Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification 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. In an effort to streamline our hiring process, SI employees whose current position of record is in the same job series (1010) and who are in a Federal Competitive Appointment as this advertised position, are not required to submit a transcript with your application package. However, if selected, you will be required to provide a copy of your transcript before your start date in the position. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).
Major DutiesThe Exhibits Specialist (Mobile Equipment) serves as a member of the Conservation, Research and Curatorial Affairs Directorate. The Conservation Unit is responsible for collections care, stewardship, supporting the rehabilitation and maintenance of exhibits and public spaces in the National Air and Space Museum. In this position, you will: Operate electric, gasoline, propane or diesel-powered machinery such as 20-foot one-man lifts,40 and 80-foot JLG Manlifts, Up-pups, 27, 40, and 60-foot scissor lifts, aerial work platforms, and forklifts Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the artifacts on display and for the areas within artifact enclosures, including exhibit cases and other exhibitory spaces within the NMB. Performs routine exhibitory maintenance and cleaning for various exhibits throughout the institution. Assist in the removal of artifacts and objects from exhibits as requested, including the moving and removing of large artifacts such as aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets and assists in the breakdown and setting up of gallery displays and removing artifacts and exhibits.RequirementsConditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.