USAJOBS Hiring for Museum Curator at Washington, DC Full Time

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The duties and responsibilities for the Museum Curator generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as the senior Museum Curator of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the expert authority on all matters regarding collection management, acquisition, accountability, valuation, documentation, preservation, display, loan, and disposition of artifacts (objects and art) of historical significance.
• Manages the use of artifacts for exhibits, interpretation, research, and DOJ history and heritage education, training, and outreach.
• Oversees the development and presentation of museum exhibits and displays from initial concept through construction to launch.
• Develops, establishes, and administers museum policies and procedures as well as short- and long-range plans for the expansion, improvement, and security of the museum collection.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to staff, interns, and volunteers; arranges and conducts tours of the museum and collection for senior officials and stakeholders; and develops impactful programming and educational materials relating to the museum, its collection, and DOJ history for use in professional development, education, and public engagement activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Museum Curator at (GS-1015-14), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you’re applying to.

If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the “required documents” section for additional information).

Basic Education Requirements For The GS-1015 Series

• Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.

or

• Combination of education and experience — courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or
• 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 A above.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Determining the scope, content, and emphasis of the agency artifact collection; directing collection management, acquisition, accountability, valuation, loan, and disposition of artifacts; and managing the use of artifacts for museum exhibits, displays, interpretation, and history and heritage education and training.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2024.

Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Basic Education Requirements

• Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.

or

• Combination of education and experience — courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or
• 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 A above.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation .

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional Information

The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term “status candidates”. This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply you’ll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for.

See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for?

• CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: For more information, see USAJOBS Federal Employees .
• CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS ( CTAP or ICTAP ): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs

VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details. SCHEDULE A, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Learn more at USAJOBS – Individuals with Disabilities . General Employment Information :

• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy
• DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov .

This announcement is not a covered position or in the bargaining union.