Conservator (Paintings)

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, seeks a candidate with specialized experience in paintings conservation at a level equivalent to GS-09. The role requires performing conservation assessments, material identifications, documentation, and treatments, along with environmental monitoring and public engagement.

Strong emphasis on producing quality conservation work, reporting findings, and contributing to outreach or education initiatives within the Curatorial Office of SAAM.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in Federal Service.
• Experience includes performing paintings conservation, conservation assessments, material identifications, documentation, treatment, environmental monitoring, and public outreach.

Skills

Specialized experience

Education

Graduate education (PhD related)

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Curatorial Office, Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Undersecretary for Museums and Culture. SAAM shares the stories of our nation through American art and craft to inspire reflection, spark dialogue, and build connections. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Experience:

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as performing paintings conservation; performing conservation assessments, examinations, material identifications, and documentation; performing conservation treatment, care, and environmental monitoring; and performing public outreach, programming, and professional engagement.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Or Education:

Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degreerelated to the position may be substituted to meet the experience requirements.

Or a Combination:

Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.