Director, Fine Arts Program Division

Public Buildings Service•San Francisco, CA

17h•$150,359

About The Position

The Director, Fine Arts Program Division provides broad oversight, direction, and guidance for Fine Arts activities and initiatives managed by the Office of Architecture & Engineering (OAE), and national leadership and direction for GSA’s Fine Arts Program. The position is in the Public Buildings Service, Office of Architecture & Engineering. The Director oversees the national fine arts inventory, including its biennial inspection cycle, and assesses inspection results to establish priorities and budget requirements for conservation projects. The role develops agency-wide procedures for commissioning, installing, maintaining, and conserving art; provides administrative and technical expertise on American art history, acquisition, commissioning, and related legal requirements; and advises staff and contractors on professional art-handling, storage, mounting, and exhibition practices. The Director manages AIA commissions, including developing scopes of work, negotiating artist contracts, and coordinating reviews of artist proposals. The role promotes major works of art, advises on artist candidates, and serves as a liaison among artists, clients, contracted architecture and engineering firms, agency representatives, and external organizations. It also leads public outreach and resolves controversies or negative perceptions related to initiatives and projects. As a supervisor, the Director plans and directs subordinate staff work, sets priorities and schedules, and provides guidance on policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience developing agency-wide procedures for complex technical, professional, or administrative issues related to commissioning, installing, maintaining, and conserving works of art.
Experience providing administrative and technical expertise to personnel in American art history, art acquisition, and commissioning.
Experience developing creative strategies and projects to promote public understanding of new art commissions and existing works of art.
Experience managing fund allocation, tracking, and disbursement for art installations, maintenance, and outreach.
U.S. citizenship or status as a national of American Samoa or Swains Island.
Meet applicable eligibility and time-in-grade criteria within 30 days of the closing date.
Register with the Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
If required, serve a one-year probationary period and a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.
Undergo and pass a Tier 2 background investigation.
If not a GSA employee, have identity and work-status eligibility verified through E-Verify and resolve any discrepancies.
Complete a financial disclosure report.
Submit a resume not exceeding two pages that demonstrates the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Direct, manage, and oversee the national fine arts inventory, including administering biennial inspections, assessing results, and setting priorities and budget requirements for conservation projects.
Advise GSA staff and contractors on professional methods for handling, storing, mounting, and exhibiting works of art.
Stay informed about conservation methods and materials, art history and technology, and conservation processes relevant to fine-art maintenance.
Develop agency-wide procedures for complex technical, professional, and administrative issues related to commissioning, installing, maintaining, and conserving works of art.
Provide administrative and technical expertise to GSA personnel and review unusual, problematic, or potentially controversial situations involving American art history, art acquisition, commissioning, and related legal requirements.
Manage AIA commissions by developing scopes of work, negotiating artist contracts, and coordinating reviews of artist proposals.
Promote major works of art by renowned artists and serve as signatory on technical assessments of artist candidates.
Liaise among artists, clients, and contracted A/E firms during complex negotiations about artwork, and advise project personnel on design and installation issues.
Coordinate public outreach and conduct briefings, discussions, and negotiations with agency representatives, GSA managers and supervisors, contracted A-E firms, and external organizations to address controversies and negative perceptions.
Plan and direct subordinate staff work, set and adjust priorities, prepare schedules, and provide staff with guidance on policies, procedures, and guidelines.