Museum Curator
Provides overall professional and technical direction for the museum collection program, plans for and develops recommendations for programming priorities of all museum management functions, and ensures that NPS and professionally recognized procedures are applied in all operations. The collections cover any one or a combination of disciplines , including archeology, ethnology, history, archives, biology, geology, and paleontology. Consults with the resources division and support office cultural and natural resources personnel to ensure that compliance and long-term preservation concerns related to the historic structures, archeological sites, and natural components within the unit are properly considered as they relate to museum management. Is responsible for or makes significant contributions to the preparation of historic preservation documentation, compliance and background materials as required by Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), NPS Management Policies, NPS-28 Cultural Resources Management Guideline, and NPS-77 Natural Resources Management Guideline for all park undertakings. Recommends, plans for, and executes collections research required to meet NHPA, NAGPRA, NPS guidelines, and the research needs of the park. Reviews projects initiated by park staff and makes recommendations for approval to park managers. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement12/08/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in museum studies, archaeology, anthropology, history, or similar area of cultural resources management. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -OR-
Experience:
4 years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown above. In addition to the items above, applicants must also possess:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include:
applying the principles of museum management, and using technical expertise in their application; assisting with the management of long-term museum collection storage, and providing and/or assisting with access to, research of these collections; documenting museum collections with special emphasis on architectural, archeological, archival, and history collections; assisting with project development including planning and management of a unit and/or program; working with other staff members that deliver museum services and support. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with fields of study such as museum studies, art, history, archeology, scientific subjects, or other courses related to this position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above that meets 100% of the requirements for this position. Volunteer
Experience:
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in museum studies, archaeology, anthropology, history, or similar area of cultural resources management. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -OR-
Experience:
4 years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown above. In addition to the items above, applicants must also possess:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include:
applying the principles of museum management, and using technical expertise in their application; assisting with the management of long-term museum collection storage, and providing and/or assisting with access to, research of these collections; documenting museum collections with special emphasis on architectural, archeological, archival, and history collections; assisting with project development including planning and management of a unit and/or program; working with other staff members that deliver museum services and support. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with fields of study such as museum studies, art, history, archeology, scientific subjects, or other courses related to this position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above that meets 100% of the requirements for this position. Volunteer
Experience:
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
1015 Museum Curator - Salary Range:
$67,437 to $87,667 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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