Collections Management Specialist (Special Project)

SNA International • Offutt Air Force Base, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SNA International is seeking a Collections Management Specialist to support the Defense POW-MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), Scientific Analysis (SA) Directorate at the Nebraska Laboratory on a full-time temporary basis. This on-site role supports the physical and intellectual control of anatomical, synoptic (nonbiological), and text-based reference collections used in forensic and scientific casework.
This position is on-site in Omaha Nebraska”

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. in appropriate discipline, such as Museum studies, anthropology, library science, or a related field with demonstrated experience in collections management.

Responsibilities

• Catalogue, inventory, and curate the synoptic (i.e., nonbiological material) collection at the Nebraska Laboratory. Using imaging equipment (e.g., photography, variable light source) as part of cataloguing and curation duties.
• Develop reference collection database/datasheets that include developing a database or data sheet and find aids, which will be used by the DPAA SA to track, manage, and control the reference collections.
• Assist DPAA SA Quality Assurance personnel with maintenance of anatomical reference collections, providing subject matter expert-level guidance on appropriate archival and curation techniques to maximize preservation of collection materials.
• Support maintenance of the reference (text-based collections) library at the Nebraska Laboratory.
• Assist with the research, identification, and procurement of reference books for addition to the SA library catalogue.
• Utilize imaging equipment to document reference materials.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts from across the Agency to enhance the overall Agency-wide research projects.
• Provide a final report documenting inventories, metrics, processes, lessons learned, and recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees