Museum Specialist (Art).

Responsibilities

• Manages European and American decorative arts collections, ensuring proper storage, handling, documentation, tracking, and preservation of collection objects.
• Performs collections management duties including intake and processing of collection items, preparation of outgoing packages, receipt and unpacking of incoming shipments, and reporting of any concerns or irregularities to the supervisor.
• Assists visiting scholars with collection access, proper handling of collection materials, and use of library resources.
• Responds to inquiries from researchers and the general public regarding collection holdings, curatorial practices, and archival materials.
• Prepares correspondence and creates records for loans, acquisitions, and disposals of collection items as directed; may resolve minor issues with lenders, borrowers, or donors.
• Maintains various departmental databases on packages, supplies, equipment, literature, space, etc. relevant to collections management.
• Assists in the logistics of moving parts of collections in and out of the museum campus, offsite storage facility, and other associated collections facilities.

Requirements

• Must pass pre‑employment background investigation.
• May need to complete a probationary period.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit/electronic transfer.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Selective Placement Factor: ability to read Italian, German, and/or French to support collection research, cataloging activities, exhibition development, and related duties.
• Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS‑05 level in Federal Service; specialized experience defined as handling objects in a museum or similar cultural institution and using collections management software to enhance metadata and/or object location moves.
• Education: 1 full academic year of related graduate‑level education or superior academic achievement may substitute for experience; education and experience may be combined to meet basic qualifications.
• Resume limited to two pages; must clearly demonstrate how experience aligns with responsibilities and specialized experience; do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement.
• Volunteer, part‑time, and unpaid experience count toward qualifying experience; note hours worked each week.
• Position is included in the bargaining unit.
• Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized; if offered, may require a service agreement to remain in Federal government for a certain period.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.