[NHCOLL-L:4713] Fwd: Link to Division of Mammals GS-9 position advertisement

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From: Helgen, Kristofer 
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:37 PM
To: Helgen, Kristofer; Gordon, Linda; Potter, Charley; Fisher, Robert; Peurach, Suzanne; Ososky, John; Kafka, Helen; Schmidt, Dave; Ludwig, Craig; Takahashi, Maressa
Cc: Wilson, Don; Carleton, Michael; Gardner, Alfred; Maldonado, Jesus; Thorington, Richard; Woodman, Neal; Mead, James; Emmons, Louise
Subject: Link to Division of Mammals GS-9 position advertisement

 


Dear all
 
Here, as promised, is the link to the newly advertised position in the Division:
 
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=86317516&JobTitle=Supervisory+Museum+Specialist+(Zoology)&q=smithsonian&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2010-02-17+00%3a03%3a00
 
Make sure to use the entire link to find your way to the right advertisement. I will cut and paste details of the advertisement below, as well.
 
I strongly encourage you to pass news of this opportunity on to colleagues who may be interested, or who might assist us in forwarding this to excellent candidates for the position!
 
kmh
 
Kristofer M. Helgen, Ph.D.
Research Scientist and Curator-in-Charge
Division of Mammals
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012, MRC 108
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012 USA
(202) 633-1270 (office)
HelgenK at si.edu
 
Job Title: Supervisory Museum Specialist (Zoology)
Agency: Smithsonian Institution 
Sub Agency: Smithsonian 
Job Announcement Number: 10A-JW-295774-DEU-NMNH 
 


Salary Range:

51,630.00 - 67,114.00 USD /year


Series & Grade:

GS-1016-09/09


Promotion Potential:

12


Open Period:

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 to Wednesday, March 03, 2010


Position Information:

Full-Time, Permanent Federal


Duty Locations:

1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC 


Who May Be Considered:

This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.

Note: Federal employees with permanent status should apply to Job Announcement #10A-JW-295774-MPA-NMNH.


Job Summary:
This position is located in the National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Mammals.  Work will also be conducted at the Museum Support Center (MSC) and the Garber Facility, both located in Suitland, MD as the mammal collection is divided between these three locations.

The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce.  Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."

Key Requirements:
·         Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation 
·         May need to complete a Probationary Period 
·         Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer 
·         Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service 
·         May be required to serve an 18-month probationary period for supervisors 


Major Duties:
·         Participates in managing and maintaining the mammal collection.
·         Assures that collections for which he/she is responsible are properly prepared, catalogued, curated, and maintained according to established guidelines and procedures.
·         Trains and supervises museum technicians, volunteers and student interns as they perform basic collection management tasks. 
·         Participates in budget planning, purchasing and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
·         May have total responsibility for a discrete portion of the collection or may have a separate divisional function, such as loan monitoring, accessioning of incoming collections, or arranging researchers' visits to the collection.


Qualifications:
Experience:
One year of full-time experience related to the operation or 
management of a museum or similar collection of valuable objects at 
the GS-07 that is close or similar to the work of this job.  The experience includes activities such as mammal collection management working in all of the following areas: registration, cataloging, loans, curation, as well as museum cataloging applications; and overseeing & training other employees, interns, and volunteers in a museum setting.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position 
will be considered to determine the total number of years and months 
of experience.  Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours 
worked each week.

Or Education: 
GS-9: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education 
leading to a master's or equivalent degree related to the position 
may be substituted to meet the experience requirements.

Or a Combination:
Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; for example, a half year of experience and a half year of education in the field may be qualifying.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education:  If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and/or proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

How You Will Be Evaluated:
Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above.  The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:
1.  Knowledge of museum collection management practices in one or more of the following areas: registration, cataloging, loans, curation.
2.  Knowledge of the general principles of mammalian systematics and classification. 
3.  Ability, demonstrated by experience, to supervise/oversee, and train other employees.
4.  Ability to collect and prepare mammal specimens in the field.
5.  Ability to use a variety of computer software applications and relational database programs to accurately and proficiently manage data.

Important Note:
Your resume should provide detailed information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.To preview questions please click here.

Benefits:
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that 
includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life 
insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program 
options.

Please see Benefits at www.sihr.si.edu for a complete
description.

Other Information:
Flexible Spending Accounts - http://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp


Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp


Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp


Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp


Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com


Retirement Program - http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

How To Apply:
Click on the "Apply Online" button below.

Please Note:
·         You must apply for this position online through the 'Apply Online' button.
·         Faxes are received by an automated system, not a physical fax machine.  Documents that are faxed as part of the application process must be sent with the system generated cover sheet by the closing date.  Documents faxed without the system generated coversheet are not retrievable and cannot be considered as part of the application package.  
·         Clicking the "DONE" tab does not submit your application.  The "DONE" tab allows you to exit the system and save your information for completion at a later time.  To submit your application, click the "FINISH" tab.
·         The complete application package, including any required documents, is due in the Smithsonian Office of Human Resources on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
·         If you are unable to apply online, paper applications may be accepted with prior approval of the Contact Person listed below.


Required Documents:
Your application package should include the following documents: 
 
·         Detailed resume online through USAJOBS
·         Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran
·         Proof of prior federal service such as the latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable
·         Unofficial school transcripts, if the position has an education requirement.
·         Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.


Contact Information:


Jan Williams 
Phone: 202-633-6370 
Fax: 571-258-4052 
TDD: 202-633-6409 
Email: willija at si.edu 

Or write:
Smithsonian
Office of Human Resources
POB 37012, 600 Maryland Avenue, MRC 517
Washington, DC 20013-7012 
Fax: 571-258-4052



What To Expect Next:
You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received.  Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters.

The Smithsonian receives many applications for each job.  Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks.  We will send you an e-mail to update you as we go through phases of the application review process.  You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS;" e-mailing vacancy.info at si.edu; or by contacting the Office of Human Resources Representative listed.

Additional Information:
 
·         Tips on applying for Smithsonian jobs are available at www.sihr.si.edu/jobs.cfm. 
·         The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses.
·         The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.si.edu/oeema).
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EEO Policy Statement:   http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement:   http://www.usajobs.gov/raps

Veterans Information:   http://www.usajobs.gov/vi

Legal and Regulatory Guidance:   http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
 



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