Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA)/Freer-Sackler Gallery. NMAA is committed to preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting exemplary works of art, it houses exceptional collections of Asian art. NMAA is dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the arts and cultures of Asia. Responsibilities The Visual Information Specialist (Exhibits) provides exterior and interior exhibition design, coordinates production and installation, and provides advisory services to museum staff on 3D Design, and space management. In this position, you will: Serve as designer on exhibition project teams; works with the team to develop exhibition themes, exhibit structure and content, spatial planning, object selection, and visual and technical design. Prepare technical and architectural drawings and specifications for the construction of exterior and interior exhibition spaces. Responsible for all phases of the design and construction process, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Manage assigned exhibition projects, from planning to implementation, including budget estimation, procurement, reviewing and approving contractor work, and material delivery. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 require special safety precautions and wear protective equipment Requires physical exertion, standing for long periods, lifting heavy items Requires special safety precautions, and protective equipment must be worn. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in the transformation of visual concepts into design ideas that are relevant, accessible, and engaging; Providing design skills and technical knowledge to conceptualize, communicate, and document, 3D designs for museum exhibitions and art installations; Participating in the exhibition development process as a pivotal member of cross-departmental teams, working simultaneously on multiple projects in various stages of design. 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. 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. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: LL.B or J.D, if related; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Note: Education: Graduate Education: Major study - commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. Only graduate education in excess of two years is qualifying for combination of education and experience. 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 proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Education You must meet the Basic Education requirements above. Unofficial transcripts must be provided upon application submission. Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
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