Supervisory Museum Specialist

Smithsonian Institution • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

The Supervisory Museum Specialist is located in the National Air and Space Museum’s Preservation Restoration Unit and supervises and directs restoration and preservation efforts for NASM Research Collections and Curatorial Affairs. The position applies technical knowledge of aircraft and spacecraft preservation to determine suitable restoration treatments for wood, fabric, metal, and modern materials.

The role supervises staff and projects, including scheduling work and training, assigning tasks, monitoring safety and compliance, reviewing work for quality and timeliness, and carrying out personnel responsibilities. The specialist coordinates with curatorial staff and other managers to address operational issues, deadlines, technical needs, and emergency projects.

The Smithsonian Institution is a museum, education, and research complex with 21 museums and the National Zoo. NASM collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits artifacts, archival materials, and works of art related to aviation, spaceflight, and the study of the universe.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience leading maintenance, preservation, and/or restoration projects involving large aviation, space, or industrial objects.
• Experience leading teams performing conservation, preservation, and/or restoration treatments on aerospace artifacts.
• Experience overseeing project resources, including funds, materials, and time.
• Experience maintaining detailed artifact condition and treatment records using word processing software and databases in accordance with collections management standards.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; the job may also require considerable bending, lifting, stooping, climbing, and walking.
• Meet qualification requirements, including one year of time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and demonstrate relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of aircraft and spacecraft preservation and determine appropriate restoration techniques for wood, fabric, metal, and modern materials.
• Schedule training, communicate safety procedure updates, and monitor staff work for compliance.
• Develop work schedules and assign tasks according to approved project schedules and staff skills.
• Review work in progress to ensure deadlines are met or adjusted and completed work meets accuracy and timeliness objectives.
• Conduct interviews and selections, provide training, manage performance, and handle personnel actions.
• Review the completeness and thoroughness of assignments and counsel employees about work-related problems.
• Adjudicate complaints where applicable and respond to subordinates’ technical inquiries.
• Resolve operational problems, consulting with supervisory staff and senior managers as appropriate.
• Adjust schedules to accommodate complex, unplanned, and emergency projects.
• Consult with curatorial staff about deadline changes and technical needs.

Benefits

• The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, with information provided on flexible spending accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and a retirement program.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to availability and approval; an authorized incentive may require a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed