Museum Specialist (History)

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations • Atlanta, GA

354d • $78,189 - $101,641

About The Position

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Jimmy Carter Library. The incumbent will serve as a registrar and perform a variety of duties, including oversight for all objects and official records, in connection with the management of the library's museum collections. The incumbent also carries out individual research and/or exhibit projects and performs a variety of public service duties.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level.
• Experience conducting custodial duties related to artifact registration and collections-based management in a museum setting.
• Experience acting as Administrator of the museum collections management database such as The Museum Software (TMS), PastPerfect Museum Software, Re:Discovery Software, or other museum specific collections database software.
• Experience managing incoming and outgoing loans of artifacts in a museum setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the proper procedures are followed with regard to the care, registration, and documentation of the collections.
• Oversee the accessioning and cataloging of the collections and maintain manual and automated collections inventories and file systems.
• Develop and supervise all physical inventory projects for the library and is responsible for developing progress and accountability reports for the collection.
• Manage the proper conservation, preservation, and restoration of collections where assigned.
• Develop and implement improvements in utilizing space, identify needs, and seek solutions for additional space and equipment.
• Supervise the movement of objects, especially those used in an active public performance environment.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments, especially loans for temporary exhibits, with the curator and other museum staff.
• Respond to public inquiries concerning the collections, answering by letter, phone, electronically (e.g., E-mail), or in person.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
• Opportunities for alternative and flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees