Exhibits Specialist (Graphics).

Smithsonian Institution

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture seeks an Exhibits Specialist (Graphics) to support planning and execution of complex exhibition components. You will assist with graphic media selection, production, and installation across plaques, panels, and display cases.

The role requires collaboration with exhibit designers, fabricators, and printers, applying expertise in graphic reproduction, file preparation, and substrate mounting for public spaces and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a design field related to the position.
Experience selecting graphic media and production processes for exhibits.
Ability to prepare graphic files for print production for museum exhibits.
Experience collaborating with exhibit designers or fabricators preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist exhibit designers and fabricators in selecting graphic media and production processes.
Apply labels, line art, halftones, color separations to plaques, panels, walls, bases, pedestals and display cases.
Silkscreen labels and color separations using paints and inks.
Produce finished graphic projects using computer-generated graphics and processes.
Work with various graphic file production techniques and software.
Prepare graphic substrates and other materials as needed.
Mount graphics and photographs on plaques, panels or walls.

Skills

Graphic design

Print production

Exhibit graphics

Fabrication support

Education

Bachelor's degree in illustrative design / commercial art / fine arts / industrial design / architecture / drafting / interior design

Tools

Flatbed printers

Roll-to-roll printers

Vinyl cutters

Laminators

Job description

Duties

This position is in the Design and Production, Project Management and Planning, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Under Secretary for Museums and Education, Smithsonian Institution. The Exhibits Specialist (Graphics) provides recognized expertise in the field of planning and executing the construction of specialized and complex exhibition components and structures and directly supports the finished look of all museum exhibitions and public spaces.

In This Position, You Will

Assist exhibit designers and fabricators in the appropriate selection of graphic media and in the selection of graphic production processes to best fit the design aesthetics, object and artifact conservation needs.
Apply labels, line art, halftones, color separations, photographs, graphic reproductions, facsimiles and prepared graphics on or in plaques, panels, walls, bases, pedestals and display cases.
Silkscreen labels, line art, halftones and color separations using a variety of paints and inks.
Produce finished graphic projects using and applying skill and knowledge in the use of computer-generated graphics and processes.
Work with a variety of graphic file production techniques and graphic design software applications.
Prepare graphic mount substrates and other materials as needed.
Mount graphics and photographs on plaques, panels or walls.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
May need to complete a Probationary Period
Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

Physical Requirements

This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; working within confined spaces; participating in the Smithsonian Institution's hearing and respiratory monitoring programs; lifting, bending, stooping and stretching for extended periods of time; operating all hand and power tools and all graphic production equipment; climbing ladders and scaffolds; working near eye irritants and hazardous substances and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position.

Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

In Addition To The Basic Qualification Requirement Above

Experience for GS-09:

You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as working with exhibit designers or fabricators in assisting in the selection of graphic media; working from scale drawings, sketches, and/or verbal instructions to prepare graphic files for print production for museum exhibits; physical production of exhibit graphic elements using graphic production equipment such as flatbed printers, roll to roll printers, vinyl cutters. and laminators; and assisting with the installation of graphical components of exhibits for a museum or similar cultural institution.

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

Grade 9: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent degree related to this 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

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.

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Additional information

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive:

Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note:

This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

ATTENTION:

Due to the large number of qualified applicants for positions of this type, this job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either: (A) The closing date listed above or (B) The date that 100 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date that 100 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59pm that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 100. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure their applications are submitted before the announcement closes. We will not consider applications which are late due to the announcement closing once the above number of applications is reached.

This announcement is also open under Delegated Examining Unit Procedures - Announcement # 27R-DT-314902-DEU-NMAAHC.

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.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.