Description

The National Gallery of Art Conservation Division preserves the museum’s collection through specialized treatment, scientific research, and environmental monitoring. Conservators and scientists collaborate to analyze materials, guide acquisitions, and maintain the aesthetic and structural integrity of works, including paintings, paper, and sculptures, while also hosting fellowships and conducting research.

Duties for this position include
Serve as the main point of contact for activities related to the display and care of the collection, specifically institutional loans through the Across the Nation (ATN) initiative.
Performs both major and minor conservation treatments on works of art, focusing on loans featured in the Across the Nation initiative. 

Evaluate facility reports and assess works of art requested by other institutions for loan under the initiative, making recommendations concerning their fitness for travel. Inspect works of art on loan to the Gallery and carry out authorized treatments as needed.

Analyze works of art and produce technical analyses for inclusion in Gallery catalogs or publications related to the initiative. Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials.
Advises and assists less experienced members of the staff, contract employees, fellows, and interns with treatment-related matters involving the Across the Nation (ATN) initiative.

Conducts research on artists’ methods and materials in support of conservation, especially as it relates to the Gallery’s collection and the Across the Nation initiative.    

Please use this USAJobs link to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/869281400

Requirements

Conditions of employment
You must be a United States Citizen.
This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
 

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Qualifications
Specialized Experience Statement: 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, treating and documenting works of art fo rthe purpose of preserving them.

OPM Qualifications Standard:
Individual Occupational Requirements: None Associated Group standard:  Museum Specialist and Technician Series 1016

Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria: None 

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.

Education
This position does not have an education requirement. 

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

 
Additional information
The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity