Supervisory Museum Specialist (Art) (Head of Photo Conservation) (Head of Photo Conservation)

Summary The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Nearly four million people come through our doors each year—with millions more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes nearly 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Duties Leads photograph conservation staff with empathy and fosters an atmosphere of open exchange and collaboration. Encourages creativity and innovation. Projects and oversees budget for photograph conservation. Conducts research on photographic techniques, artistic processes and conservation methods, and shares findings through publications and lectures. Represents the National Gallery in academic and professional matters related to photograph conservation. Drafts long-range treatment and preservation plans for the Gallery's photograph collections.  Documents and treats photographs in the collection, maintaining the highest standards Develops treatments and research projects in consultation with senior curatorial staff and chief of conservation. Mentors and trains interns and fellows.  Creates accessible public programs on photographic processes and photograph preservation Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Must possess and maintain a Delegated Examining (DE) certification. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications Individual Occupational Requirement Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-5 and above): Experience related to the operation or management of a museum or similar collection of valuable objects. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation of collections of museum material, or other experience related to the position to be filled. Most positions require a particular subject-matter specialization, e.g., aeronautics, anthropology, art, geology, history, natural science, technology, biology, or zoology. Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal GS-14 level, managing a photograph conservation lab for a museum with a collection of 10,000 or more photographs, to include responsibility for all of: -Budgeting -Personnel administration -Conservation treatment Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities:  The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority: Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments Hiring Authorities for Veterans People with Disabilities 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. Benefits 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. 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.