Museum Technician (Geology) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Kimberly (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Oregon is seeking a Museum Technician at GS-7 level. The position involves assisting with unpacking and processing objects, cataloging, and supporting curatorial operations within a museum environment.

The role requires maintaining records, performing basic clerical tasks, and some physical duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds. The posting notes a typical 6-month season with May–Nov variability and a May 2027 entry date.

Qualifications

• Transcripts from accredited institution must be submitted.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated if used to qualify.
• Open to Fed Transition hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Assists with unpacking objects and processing them; performs limited cleaning.
• Catalogs objects and enters cataloging data into the designated NPS catalog program.
• Maintains manual and automated curatorial records and inventories.
• Performs routine cleaning of objects and basic clerical support for curatorial operations.

Education

Transcripts required

Job description

The typical defined season is not to exceed 6 months between May - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2027. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/16/2026, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Museum Technician Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Assists with unpacking objects and processing them and performs limited cleaning. Places objects in storage, maintaining the organization already established by the supervisor. Performs routine research for catalog records, exhibits, and other purposes as assigned. Catalogs objects. Enters cataloging data into the designated NPS catalog program using established NPS procedures.

Performs routine cleaning of objects as directed and according to established standards. Performs a variety of basic clerical operations in support of the curatorial operation. Identifies and labels objects by matching documentation field labels, notes, etc. with the objects. Assists with paleontology fieldwork. Additional duties for GS-7: Indepedently unpacks objects and processes them; identifies preservation needs and recommends additional actions.

Prepares, maintains, and organizes manual and automated curatorial records including accession records, catalog records, and donation forms; maintains and organizes other records, such as inventories and object lists. Implements museum maintenance and housekeeping schedules. Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required.

Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.

Working Conditions: The work is performed in a museum environment of exhibit and storage areas, workroom/laboratory, and offices. Occasional work with materials which are dusty or stored with protective chemicals may require the use of dust masks, gloves, or other protective devices.

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that (1) deemed your education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or (2) given full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.52 – $31.43/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.