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 🔗Exhibits Specialist (Conservator of Architecture and Sculpture)

  • Full Time
  • Arlington, VA
  • $82,764.00 - $128,956.00 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: Engineering
  • Job Qualifications:

    In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

    GS-11

    Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: maintaining historical structures for the presentation of visual information and artifacts; utilizing preservation treatments to mitigate material failure; and coordinating activities with customers and sponsors on maintenance of small single monuments to major restoration projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

    OR

    Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design or other fields related to the position.

    OR

    Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

    GS-12

    Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: recommending preservation treatments on historic structures; allocating funds or resources to ensure commitments are being maintained for all projects within a program; and compiling artifactual data to develop assessments and recommendations for restorative/preservation treatment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

    Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

    You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

    • Compliance Inspection
    • Decision Making
    • Technical Competence
  • How to Apply:

    To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

    The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on10/02/2024 to receive consideration.

    To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12540996).

    Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

    After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

    You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

    It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

    Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

    To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

  • Job benefits: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Field and office work. This position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-placement physical.
  • Application URL: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/809570300
  • Application Address: Arlington National Cemetery 1 Memorial Avenue Arlington, VA 22211

Website Arlington National Cemetery, Army National Military Cemeteries

Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC) operates Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery (SAHNC). ANMC represents the American people for past, present and future generations by laying to rest those few who have served our nation with dignity and honor, while immersing guests in the cemetery's living history. ANMC’s motto is “Honor—Remember— Explore.” ANMC: honors the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, veterans, and their family members with dignity, compassion, and accountability; remembers those from each generation who have answered the call to serve by preserving cemeteries befitting their sacrifices; and enables guests to explore the rich history of ANC and SAHNC and to gain an appreciation for those who have defended our freedom and helped shape our nation’s history.

  • Serve as the expert in matters pertaining to historic legacy and philosophy for preservation of historic and cultural resources.
  • Identify deficiencies and consult with contractors, supporting federal agencies, ANC staff, and State regulatory personnel regarding compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Keep superiors and key staff members informed of established criteria, sound compliance principles, best practices, and existing historic preservation laws, and regulations.
  • Formulate detailed analyses of architectural conditions and recommends treatments for stabilizing or mitigating material failure.
  • Provide guidance for in-house and contracted preservation and maintenance treatments.
  • Provide technical assistance, guidance, and support to the National Cemetery program staff on conservation matters.
  • Advise the Cultural Resources Manager CRM in providing technical information for securing approval from state historic preservation offices.
  • Conduct nondestructive investigations of historic structures and commemorative works using standard field examination methodologies.