Museum Specialist (Art )
What you'd do
The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.
Major duties
The Painting Conservation (CL-PT) at the National Gallery of Art preserves the structural stability and aesthetic integrity of the collection through expert examination, treatment and research. CL-PT uses advanced imaging to analyze artist techniques, guide treatment and collaborate with scientists and curators to ensure long-term preservation for future generations. This vacancy is for two positions. The GS-14 position focuses on Old Master paintings and assists the Head of CL-PT in supervising staff, managing funding and examining, treating and documenting paintings. The GS-13 position is non-supervisory and focuses on Modern and Contemporary paintings. Duties for this position include Assesses the condition of works of art and performs major and minor conservation treatments on paintings and prepares appropriate documentation and reports and utilizes the Gallery's electronic document management storage system. Consults and collaborates with curators and other staff when treating works of art or for research purposes. Examines works of art and recommends appropriate display or storage guidelines. Inspects works of art that are on loan to the Gallery and carries out treatment on them as required and when authorized. Examines works of art to produce technical information for inclusion in Gallery catalogs or other publications. Examines works of art requested for loan to other institutions, assesses condition and vulnerabilities, and prepares written documentation of findings. Conducts research on artists' methods and materials and in support of increasing knowledge of paintings in the permanent collection.
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements: Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in 1 above. Specialized Experience Statement GS13: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service or private sector private sector, treating and documenting modern and contemporary paintings. Specialized Experience Statement GS14: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or private sector, treating and documenting Old Master paintings and experience providing mentorship to junior colleagues, fellows, and interns. OPM Qualifications Standard: Individual Occupational Requirements: Museum Curator Series 1015 Associated Group standard: General Schedule Qualification Standards You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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.
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