Summary
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Air and Space Museums (NASM), Preservation Restoration Unit. NASM collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits artifacts, archival materials and works of art related to the history, culture and science of aviation and spaceflight and the study of the universe. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
Duties
The Supervisory Museum Specialist is responsible for supervising and directing restoration and preservation efforts on behalf of the NASM/Research Collections and Curatorial Affairs. In this position, you will: Apply technical understanding of aircraft and spacecraft preservation; and determines appropriate restoration techniques for treating wood, fabric, metal, and all types of modern materials. Routinely schedules training or communicates safety procedures updates to subordinates and routinely monitors work activities ensuring compliance. Develop work schedules and assigns tasks based on an approved project schedule, taking into account the individual and team skills of the staff. Reviews work in progress to ensure that assigned deadlines are met or adjusted and that completed work meets stated objectives of accuracy and timeliness. Perform all the major aspects of a supervisor which include interviewing and selecting candidates for positions; training and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; recommended promotions, reassignments and other personnel actions; reviews the completeness and thoroughness of work assignments; counsels employees on problems related to work responsibilities; adjudicates complaints where applicable and necessary; and responds to technical inquiries from subordinates to facilitate the completion of work. Resolve operational problems as encountered, with the consultation of other supervisory staff and senior managers, as appropriate and adjusts schedules to accommodate complex unplanned and emergency projects. Consult frequently with curatorial staff to ensure that shifts in deadlines and technical needs are considered.
Requirements
Conditions 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.
How you will be evaluated
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria: Knowledge of collections management practices to include the handling, movement, preservation, and restoration of artifacts of varying sizes and compositions such as large aeronautical and space objects or small avionics components or flight materials. Skill to operate and ability to train and supervise others in the safe and effective operation of: powered material handling equipment, such as forklifts, aerial work platforms, scissor lifts; as well as hand and power tools. Ability to train subordinates in preservation and restoration tasks to include identifying skill gaps, and applying appropriate training techniques such as demonstrations, group classroom, or personalized hands-on instruction. Knowledge of Federal personnel management practices in order to hire, evaluate, award and discipline employees to include regulations regarding time reporting, leave administration and records. Ability to analyze, organize and assign complex work for multiple project teams to ensure efficient completion of multiple projects within available schedule and resources. Skill in oral communication to provide direction to teams, resolve conflicts, participate in cross departmental meetings and deliver presentations or training. BASIS OF RATING: Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position. If, after the Human Resources Specialist reviews your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that the score you have received is not a true reflection of your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect the information you provided that support your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): If you are applying for a VEOA appointment, you must be a veteran and must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service. ("Active Service" under this law means active duty in a uniformed service and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.) A veteran who is released under honorable conditions shortly before completing a 3-year tour is also eligible. You may preview questions for this vacancy.