Exhibits Specialist
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Summary

You will serve as a Exhibits Specialist in the Naval History and Heritage Command of HAMPTON ROADS NAVAL MUSEUM.


Duties

  • You will plan, design and/or supervise the contracted planning and design of all museum exhibits.
  • You will prepare sketches, models, detailed working drawings, specifications, and bills of material as required.
  • You will maintain displayed artifacts in proper environments, eliminate risks to artifacts, and plan for safety of displayed objects.
  • You will build and install all types of exhibits and/or supervise the building of exhibits.
  • You will review work progress against planned schedules and costs; adjusting as required to stay within plans and budgets.
  • You will film and edit audio-visual content for incorporation into exhibits.
  • You will provide preventative maintenance and repair to all exhibits.


Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You may be required to lift heavy weight material over 50 lbs.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current forklift and scissor lift certification.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You may be required to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must include the following: 1) Planning, designing, and developing museum exhibits or displays using historical research, interpretive concepts, and visual presentation techniques; 2) Constructing, fabricating, and installing exhibit components such as display cases, panels, models, or multimedia elements using a variety of materials and tools; 3) Reviewing exhibit designs, specifications, or contractor work to ensure compliance with technical requirements, timelines, and quality standards; 4) Using computer software tools to creates graphic materials and audio-visual content for incorporation into exhibits and other interpretive projects; and 5) Maintaining and repairing exhibit displays and audio-visual equipment while ensuring proper preservation, safety, and presentation of artifacts.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/exhibits-specialist-series-1010/

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position.

Preferred fields of study include exhibit construction and/or design.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Contact Details:

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Recruitment Team