Summary

Part of the National Archives and Records Administration, serving as the Supervisory Museum Curator of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Responsible for planning, supervising, and executing the programs and activities of the museum and collections. Through exhibits, educational programs, media and other museums, the museum presents historical information on the President's administration/early political career and the nation's political and governmental institutions.

Duties

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As a Supervisory Museum Curator, you will:

• Oversee the planning, formulation, design, construction, and installation of exhibits.
• Evaluate museum objects offered as gifts to the Library and recommend acceptance or rejection of the gifts by the Director.
• Supervise managerial and administrative activities of the museum including budget, personnel, space management, procurement, and security. Sets technical policies for the museum's operation.
• Be responsible for the physical care, maintenance, preservation, and security of the museum areas and collections.
• Provide information about museum objects and programs to many sources including but not limited to the President's family, the Foundation, the White House, professional museums, the media, and the general public.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment



The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

• A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Work is primarily sedentary. Occasional walking, reaching, and bending may be necessary, as well as lifting and carrying heavy materials during regular inventory processes and in the construction and installation of exhibits.

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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3. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Supervising or leading a team or project in museum programs; AND
• Conducting collections-based research and management as it pertains to proper care, registration and documentation of objects and records; AND
• Lead exhibits and presentations using museum collections.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Conducting collections-based research and management as it pertains to proper care, registration and documentation of objects and records; AND
• Supporting exhibits and presentations for museum collections; AND
• Providing oral or written response to public inquires.

Education

Education Requirements: The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.
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2. Combination of education and experience courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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3. Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in above.

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• When the National Archives and Records Administration completes their selections, the remaining lists of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional offices, bureaus, or agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional offices, bureaus, and organizations. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
• Applicants might be asked to submit a writing sample to show their project management at the interview stage.

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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

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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.