Museum Technician
This announcement is for multiple parks for seasonal Museum Technician positions. The first cut-off date to apply is 11:59 pm (est), January 13, 2023.
Adams National Historical Park: Pay scale: $42,404-$55,130 annually. Vacancies: 1 The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2023
Boston National Historical Park: Pay scale: $42,404-$55,130 annually. Vacancies: 1 The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May to November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2023
Gateway National Recreation Area Pay scale: $44,057 - $57,280 Vacancies: Many The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March to September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2023
Longfellow House- Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site: Pay scale: $42,404-$55,130 annually. Vacancies: 1 The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May to November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2023
Saratoga National Historical Park: Pay scale: $38,650- $50,250 Vacancies: 1 The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May to October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June 2023
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Pay scale: $44,057 - $57,280 Vacancies: 1 The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May to November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2023
The duties performed by this position may include tasks such as:
- Inventories, documents, catalogs, and stores items.
- Implements museum environmental monitoring and integrated pest management (IPM) programs. This includes gathering data, maintaining the monitoring equipment, and preparing permanent data records.
- Packs and repacks objects with care, assuring complete labeling that preserves data associated with the objects.
- Identifies preservation needs and recommends additional actions.
- Assists with the installation, repair, and rehabilitation of exhibits.
- Provides answers and information to park visitors and assists the public with research questions.
- Implements museum maintenance and housekeeping schedules. Performs routine cleaning of objects as directed and according to established standards. Assists in scheduled cleaning of museum collections storage. The types of artifacts/objects to be cleaned include, but are not limited to, historic books, furniture, textiles, ceramics, documents, and photographs.
Apply at:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/697435600