Gallery Support Specialist

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 This position is location in the Office of the Director, Curatorial department. This position will:  Responsible for exhibition, rotation and special project-related procurements for staff. Orders goods and services requested by staff through the purchase card program and financial management system. Assists in planning and procurement of travel for all conservation and scientific research departments, as well as for visiting scholars and workshop participants. Manages the payment of invoices for contractors. Follows up on orders to ensure expedient delivery and completion. Runs reports of deobligations. Performs comprehensive research on suppliers and market conditions to optimize purchasing strategies and ensures adherence to budgetary constraints. Assists with information management using enterprise technology tools. Supports special projects for conservation and scientific research. Supports planning, manages execution and delivers division programs and events, collaborating with others on logistics. Orchestrates logistics – including submitting service orders for audiovisual, facilities and attendee support – and ensures efficient follow-up. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Your resume must be no longer than 2 pages in length.  Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 LEVEL: For the GS-11, your resume must demonstrate at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09  grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.  Completing orders with purchase card program and financial management system; Assisting with travel plans for organization employees and guests; Managing contractor invoices and payments; AND Using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Wrike, OneNote, and Atlassian JIRA OR 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 Additional information The National Gallery of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. Equal Employment Opportunity The National Gallery of Art does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age (40 and older), disability (mental or physical), or genetic information, or in retaliation for opposing discrimination or participating in the EEO process.    For more information, visit https://www.nga.gov/employment-opportunities/equal-employment-opportunity Reasonable Accommodation The National Gallery of Art provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact person listed in this announcement.  The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  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.