Physical Scientist (Supervisory )

National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery of Art, located in Washington, DC, seeks a candidate with a strong background in physical science, engineering, or mathematics and at least 24 semester hours in related fields. The role requires one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-14 level, working with scientific methods and equipment used for analyzing materials related to artwork.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to apply rigorous scientific methods to analyze artifacts and anticipate

Qualifications

• Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering science.
• Combination of education and experience meeting 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Responsibilities

• Specialized Experience Statement requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 level in Federal service or private sector.
• Experience with scientific methods and equipment for study of materials commonly associated with artwork.

Education

Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science

Education equivalent to one of the majors shown that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science

Job description

We are the nation's art museum, home to a renowned collection of over 160,000 works of art from antiquity to today. Millions of people come through our doors each year-with even more online-making making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Located on the National Mall, admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

Basic Requirements:

Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in 1 above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service or private sector working with scientific methods and equipment associated with the study of materials commonly associated with artwork. OPM Qualifications Standard: Individual Occupational Requirements: General Physical Science Series, 1301 Associated Group standard: Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions 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.