Exhibits Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Exhibits Office, Center for Exhibits and Interpretation, Office of the Librarian. The position description number for this position is 443382. The salary range indicated reflects locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Learn more about this agency Duties Working with higher graded staff, participates in and supports the development of all phases of exhibitions from planning and conceptualization through production and installation. Serves as a member of cross-functional teams of subject matter experts, educators and experienced designers. Performs research and analysis of assigned areas; assembles information and documentation; serves as a liaison to other offices and coordinates work of team members; and provides information to members. Performs primary and secondary research in Library and other collections, drawing on scholarly work or advice of curators or outside advisors to develop the exhibition story and content. Identifies and selects or recommends artifacts in collaboration with scholars and subject authorities; conducts assigned copyright research and documents results. Manages phases of exhibit production and installation for both onsite and online exhibitions. Participates in the development of schedules and proposed budgets for projects, gathering information in areas such as market research, cost analyses, or logistics requirements. As assigned, monitors progress of projects; identifies potential issues and recommends solutions in routine situations. Prepares documentation for products and services to be provided by contractors; assembles information for and prepares requests for contract resources and pre-award documents such as statements of work or cost estimates. Provides oversight of contractors. Develops methods for communicating exhibition content and messaging to key internal and external stakeholders to promote the exhibition and to support the development of related programming and materials. Supports the Director, CEI and Development Office in fundraising for Library exhibitions. Prepares fund raising proposals, including text, visuals, and projected budgets; provides input for presentations to donors and potential funders as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Experience developing content for exhibitions or interpretive experiences.** Ability to manage exhibitions or other interpretive projects with numerous deadlines and to solve complex problems.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others.** Ability to communicate in writing.** Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education There are no education requirements for this posting. Additional information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application.  Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints.Are you a veteran?  Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim.  Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214.  Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form.  If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Review our 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.