This position performs conservation work of unusual difficulty in support of the Head of Paper Conservation in the operation and administration of the department. The incumbent examines, studies, documents, and performs major and minor treatments on works of art on paper. The incumbent maintains a high quality of work and advances the field’s standard of practice.
Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, performing major and minor treatments on works of art on paper. Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria:Normal or corrected 20/20 vision and color perception is required. *Education cannot be substituted in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level. 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. Note: Applicants who are referred to the hiring office for selection consideration may be required to submit writing and/or work samples as part of the interview/selection process. If the hiring office decides to request a writing and/or work sample as part of its selection process, the vacancy contact will reach out to you by email to: (1) inform you of this requirement; and (2) provide further instructions. OPM Qualifications Standard: OPM General Experience: None. OPM Education Requirement: Generally, not applicable. OPM Qualifications Standard: Museum Specialist and Technician Series 1016 Individual Occupational Requirements: None Associated Group Standard: There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series. Use the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.
The Incumbent performs the following duties: Designs, proposes, and performs complex major and minor treatments as authorized on works of art on paper in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, and on works of art on loan to the National Gallery. Treatments may include the repair of structural damages, the stabilization of chemical deterioration, and the restoration of aesthetic qualities. Treatments at this level are sophisticated and will often include the invention of original methods or application of innovative developments in the field. Provides recommendations and leads projects in planning, coordinating, and implementing the department’s short- and long-term goals, priorities, and responsibilities. Works with other National Gallery staff on activities requiring interdepartmental co-operation. Plans, develops and prepares projects for interns, fellows, contractors, framers, and the department technician. Collaborates with curatorial and registrar’s staff and provides technical direction and guidance on appropriate storage of works of art in the collection. Oversees select projects of subordinate paper conservators, conservation interns and fellows treating works of art on paper.