Plasterer

US National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC seeks a skilled craft professional to perform plastering, masonry and finishing work at a federal-grade level. You will work on diverse backgrounds, read blueprints, and ensure high-quality, safe workmanship in a historic setting.

This role requires specialized WG-09 level experience, ability to interpret technical specifications, and meticulous attention to detail in material handling and finishing tasks.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to WG-09 level in plaster work on diverse backgrounds (e.g. metal, wood, drywall).
• Experience in masonry, taping/finishing joints, and drywall repair.
• Resume must include dates of qualifying experience (month/year to month/year) and hours per week.

Skills

Ability to work without supervision

Technical practices

Blueprint reading

Tools and equipment usage

Materials knowledge

Dexterity and safety

Job description

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions and public programs is always free.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety

Minimum Qualification Screen-Out

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Specialized Experience Statement

Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the WG-09 level in the Federal service or private sector; mixing, applying, and finishing of plaster work on a variety of backgrounds (i.e. metal, wood, drywall), masonry services, taping/finishing joints when repairing wall board AND performing drywall work.

OPM Qualifications Standard

Federal Wage System Qualifications

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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.