Museum Conservator - Chantilly, United States - Smithsonian Institution

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Description:





OPEN DATE:
June 11, 2024




CLOSING DATE:
June 28, 2024




POSITION TYPE:
Trust Fund




APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Temporary Not to Exceed 01/01/2027




SCHEDULE:
Full Time




DUTY LOCATION:
Chantilly, VA

Position sensitivity and risk:
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk


Open to all qualified applicants

What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian.

They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status.

The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Trust employees have their own benefit program and may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).

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Conditions of Employment

  • Pass Preemployment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.
  • Complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OVERVIEW:


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:


QUALIFICATIONS

Work Environment
The conservators work in a laboratory and shop environment. The duty station is located at the Emil Buehler Conservation Laboratory at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy center in Chantilly, Virginia. Some work will be required during exhibit installation at the Washington DC location as determined by the project.

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


Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.

Relocation expenses are not paid.


Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

About Smithsonian Institution:


Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities.

There are 6,000 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at nearly 137 million.
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