Position at National Museum of American History

Conservator (Exhibits and Loans)
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC

Full-Time, Permanent - Federal

GS-1001-11
$63,722.00 to $82,840.00 / Per Year

Promotion potential: 12

Open period: Thursday, July 2, 2015 - Thursday, July 16, 2015

This position is located in Preservation Services, Office of
Curatorial Affairs, within the National Museum of American History
(NMAH).  The employee is responsible for the coordination and
organization of conservation activities related to NMAH exhibits and
loans, and conservation treatment of exhibit and loan objects.

Duties:

    Serves as the conservation coordinator among the conservation
    labs and on loan and exhibit teams.  Advises on the development
    of conservation plans, schedules to ensure they are synchronized
    with each other.

    Performs reviews and provides feedback on conservation-related
    aspects of exhibit and loan plans.

    Carries out conservation work on objects with a wide range of
    structures, materials, significance, age, and condition.
    Develops conservation treatment proposals, recommends
    treatments, and obtains curatorial approval on recommended
    treatments.

For more information and application instructions, see

    <URL:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/408793700>

Richard Barden
Manager, Preservation Services
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian Institution
14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Room BB017, MRC 642
PO 20013-7012
Washington DC 20013-7012


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