Museum Specialist (General)

Summary

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located the Office of the Registrar, National Portrait Gallery (NPG), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, Smithsonian Institution (SI). More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Duties

• The Museum Specialist (General) is responsible for the administration, integrity, and effective use of the museum's Collection Information System (CIS), The Museum System (TMS), working collaboratively with museum staff, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and external vendors to ensure reliable system operation, consistent data standards, and effective user support.
• In this position, you will: Plan, coordinate, and carry out activities required for the effective operation, maintenance, and continued development of The Museum System (TMS); create and maintain standard reports and templates.
• Establish and reinforce data entry standards, monitor data entry, and periodically review and revise existing data in The Museum System (TMS).
• Train staff and associated contributors on the use of The Museum System (TMS); develop and maintain user documentation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the ‘Required Documents’ section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Benefits

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description. Flexible Spending Accounts – https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance – http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave – http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance – http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance – http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program – https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Prepare the documents below before applying.
• Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position: Your application package should include the following documents: Resume – Your resume can be uploaded and attached to your application or created using the USA Jobs on-line resume builder.
• Ensure your resume contains the job title (including the occupational series and grade if it is Federal), job-related qualifications, starting and ending dates (month and year), and hours worked per week, for each employment period.
• Failure to include this information may result in disqualification for the position.
• For assistance with creating a resume, please click USAJOBS Help Center – How do I write a resume for a federal job?
• Current and former employees MUST submit a copy of their Standard Form (SF)-50, “Notice of Personnel Action,” that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility.
• The SF-50 must include your position title, series, grade, step, salary, type of service (competitive or excepted in block 34), and tenure (1 or 2 in block 24).
• Please provide a SF-50 that shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade level.
• Examples of appropriate SF50s include: Appointments, Reassignments, Within-grade/range increases or Promotion actions.
• NOTE: Pay adjustments and award SF-50s do not include the length of time in your current position, therefore, they are NOT acceptable SF-50's on their own.