Paintings Conservator — Preservation & Diagnostics

US Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) offers a position in the Curatorial Office for the Undersecretary for Museums and Culture. The role focuses on paintings conservation, conservation assessment, examination, material identification, documentation, and environmental monitoring, with emphasis on public outreach and professional engagement.

Experience is evaluated against GS-9 level equivalence, with education as a substitute option.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience includes performing paintings conservation; conducting conservation assessments, examinations, material identifications, documentation; performing conservation treatment, care, and environmental monitoring; and conducting public outreach, programming, and professional engagement.
• Education by itself can substitute for experience: three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position.
• Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform paintings conservation.
• Perform conservation assessments, examinations, material identifications, and documentation.
• Perform conservation treatment, care, and environmental monitoring.
• Engage in public outreach, programming, and professional engagement.

Skills

Paintings conservation

Environmental monitoring

Public outreach

Documentation

Education

Graduate education leading to Ph.D. or equivalent (related to position)

Job description

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) offers a position in the Curatorial Office for the Undersecretary for Museums and Culture. The role focuses on paintings conservation, conservation assessment, examination, material identification, documentation, and environmental monitoring, with emphasis on public outreach and professional engagement.

Experience is evaluated against GS-9 level equivalence, with education as a substitute option.