Museum Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service

Fort Scott (KS)

Presencial

USD 27 000 - 43 000

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Há 2 dias

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Resumo da oferta

National Park Service seeks a Museum Technician (Seasonal) to support care, preservation, documentation, and accessibility of collections. The role handles object processing, cataloging, loans, and exhibit support in a federal park setting.

Anticipated season is March–September 2027; apply by 2026-10-26. Training and compliance with NPS standards are required, with duties including climate data monitoring and visitor information.

Qualificações

Legible copies of transcripts from an accredited institution with student name, school, credits, major and GPA.
If using foreign education, credentials must be evaluated as equivalent or fully credited by a recognized organization.

Responsabilidades

Unpacks objects and processes them; performs limited cleaning and labeling.
Repacks objects with care, maintains labeling and data in catalogs and records.
Manages loans, accession/catalog records, and environment monitoring data; assists with exhibits.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position.

Museum Technician supports the care, preservation, documentation, and accessibility of museum collections within the National Park Service. Anticipated Season: March - September 2027. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:

Key Responsibilities

Some of the Museum Technician Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Unpacks objects and processes them; performs limited cleaning; identifies preservation needs and recommends additional actions. Repacks objects with care, assuring complete labeling that preserves data associated with the objects. Identifies and labels objects by matching documentation field labels, notes, etc. with the objects.

Places objects in storage, maintaining the organization already established by the supervisor. 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. Performs a variety of clerical operations in support of the curatorial operation. Provides answers and information to park visitors.

Performs routine cleaning of objects as directed and according to established standards. Additional duties for GS-7: Identifies, independently sorts, and classifies objects that are similar to previously identified objects. Catalogs museum objects and enters cataloging data into the designated NPS catalog program. Handles, cleans, stores, and labels objects in the permanent collection.

Processes incoming and outgoing loans in accordance with NPS standards for insurance, security, and environment. Maintains museum records, including accession, catalog, and loan records, in accordance with NPS standards. Completes the accession of new objects and insures that required paperwork and files are complete. Assists with the design, installation, repair, and rehabilitation of exhibits.

Monitors the environment of the collection storage and exhibit areas by keeping records on temperature, relative humidity, and pest infestation. Compiles climate data into summaries, charts, and reports. Positions location at the Midwest Archeological Center are required to complete laboratory and collections tasks that are statutorily required.

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 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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