Summary The primary purposes of this position is to undertake the accessioning and cataloguing of pre-1900 prints, drawings, and illustrated books and to ensure the safe and orderly storage, access, and transport of those works, including the maintenance of the storage area itself. Responsibilities As the Collections Manager Assistant you will: Monitor and accurately record the movement of pre-1900 prints, drawings, and illustrated books to, from, and within the storage areas of the Division of Prints and Drawings. Work with the Registrar’s office to coordinate movement of incoming pre-1900 prints, drawings, and illustrated books to the storage areas of the Division of Prints and Drawings. organize and maintain paperwork on objects under consideration for acquisition with the curatorial assistant/associate. Be responsible for tracking information and proper storage for works of art on loan or deposit that are stored with the Gallery's collection of pre-1900 prints, drawings, and illustrated books. Prepares for and assists the Registrar in the annual inventory of a portion of the National Gallery's collection of prints, drawings, and illustrated books, and assists the Registrar in following up on any problems that may arise. Respond to public inquiries about the National Gallery’s collection of pre-1900 prints, drawings, and illustrated books and about the proper storage and maintenance of these works according to Gallery guidelines as requested. occasionally assist the study room staff in the preparation, supervision, and teaching of classes, and in retrieving and returning works of art requested by visitors. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements. 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. Qualifications Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1016-9. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience must be equivalent to the GS 7 level in federal service or private sector, undertaking the accessioning and cataloguing of pre-1900 prints, drawings, and illustrated books and to ensure the safe and orderly storage, access, and transport of those works, including the maintenance of the storage for a major organization Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. 1. Strong organizational skills. 2. Ability to work independently, and to accomplish tasks in an effective and timely way with close attention to accuracy and detail. 3. Ability to work in coordination with fellow staff members as well as those of other divisions with responsibilities and activities that pertain to the CG Storerooms. Equally, ability to work effectively with others at all levels, individually or as part of a team. 4. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form with fellow staff members, professional colleagues, members of the public, collectors, donors, building staff contractors, and other contacts. Ability to deal comfortably and tactfully with people from all walks of life. 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. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Education You may substitute education for specialized experience with 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree related to the position. (Related fields of study include collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation of collections of museum material, or other experience related to the position to be filled. Most positions require a particular subject-matter specialization, e.g., aeronautics, anthropology, art, geology, history, natural science, technology, biology, or zoology.) OR COMBINATION: You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Additional Information • The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. • 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. 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