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Facilities Services Supervisor

Supervise facilities staff, oversee loading dock and shuttle operations, manage custodial and maintenance activities, enforce safety procedures, inspect vehicles, lift up to 50 lbs., and maintain a valid driver's license; designated emergency-essential.

Supervise facilities staff, oversee loading dock and shuttle operations, enforce safety, manage custodial and maintenance activities, maintain valid driver's license, perform moderately heavy work including lifting up to 50 lbs., and report during emergencies/closures.

Information Technology Specialist

1 year of specialized GS-11-level experience administering and developing databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), supporting RCIS, applying data governance and security controls, troubleshooting systems, and communicating technical information.

Maintenance Mechanic

Perform carpentry, painting, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, and general facility maintenance; must lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors in all weather, climb ladders, be available for late shifts/weekends/ emergencies, and possess a valid state or DC driver's license.

Perform carpentry, painting, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, re-lamp fixtures, and maintain building components; able to lift up to 50 lbs., work in all weather, climb ladders, and possess a valid state/DC driver's license.

Museum Specialist (General)

Museum Specialist

Working knowledge of large Native collections, conducting research on Native cultures, collections care and handling, managing collection visit requests, ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work at heights up to 12 ft.

Knowledge of Native American collections, collections care and handling, research using EMu and external resources, managing collection visit requests, ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks at heights, and extensive standing/walking.

Accountant

Bachelor's in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience; CPA or CIA accepted; specialized experience maintaining ledgers, preparing and validating financial reports, analyzing statements, and advising on accounting policies.

Requires a degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (or equivalent combination of education/experience); 1 year specialized experience at GS-11 level; ability to prepare, analyze, and validate financial reports and advise on accounting policies.

Research Zoologist (Curator of Vertebrates)

Research Zoologist

Degree in zoology or related field (or Ph.D.) plus 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 conducting collections-based research on Recent vertebrates; must document peer-reviewed publications and collections work.

Supervisory Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Supervise engineering technicians and manage a central HVAC maintenance program; develop condition-based maintenance techniques, capture and analyze asset/system data, and communicate recommendations. One year specialized experience at GS-12 level required.

Equal Employment Specialist

One year specialized experience (GS-11 equivalent) negotiating/resolving conflicts, identifying EEO barriers, counseling pre-complaints, processing informal/formal complaints, and supporting ADR and EEO program implementation.

Supervise engineering technicians and manage a central HVAC maintenance program; develop condition-based maintenance techniques, capture and analyze asset data, and communicate technical findings across teams.

Administrative Officer

Perform administrative and program support, budget tracking and reconciliation using automated systems, procurement/travel guidance, conduct management studies, prepare reports; GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education; GS-11 requires 1 year at next grade or advanced degree.

One year specialized administrative experience (GS-9: at GS-07 level; GS-11: at GS-09 level) in budget tracking/oversight, reconciliations, automated funds control systems, management studies, planning, research, and correspondence.

Supervisory Archivist 

Archivist

Bachelor's in archival science or related field (or combination of education/experience); 1 year specialized archival experience equivalent to GS-12; experience with audio and at least two of documents, photos, film, video, or digital materials; supervisory and collections management experience.

Bachelor's in archival science (or equivalent education/experience), 1 year specialized archival experience at GS-12 level, experience with audio and at least two of documents/photos/film/video/digital materials, supervisory ability.

Collections Move Coordinator

Coordinate and manage multiple collection moves, apply collections management principles, use Collections Information System (CIS), oversee staff, serve as COTR/TPOC, maintain FAC-COR Level I and a valid state driver's license, and operate material-handling equipment.

Project management of museum collection moves, applying collections management principles, using Collections Information System (CIS), overseeing staff, valid state driver's license, FAC-COR Level I required, ability to operate manual and mobile equipment.

Program Analyst

One year specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 evaluating policies/programs, developing procedures, conducting analysis/research, and presenting findings to varied audiences.

Program Specialist

One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09: serving as assistant/advisor managing operational logistics, calendar management, document review, project coordination, travel arrangements, and stakeholder communication.

One year specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 managing operational logistics, serving as assistant/liaison, drafting correspondence, maintaining calendars, arranging meetings, and processing travel; education may substitute.

Facility Operations Specialist

Provide leadership and manage planning, operation, maintenance, and in‑house repair of facilities; develop staffing, schedules and training; prepare reports and communicate clearly in writing and orally.

Overseeing daily facility operations and maintenance, planning building management, coordinating repairs, using facility management databases, developing staffing and training, and providing clear oral and written communication.

Advanced user of The Museum System (TMS) to operate and maintain collection data, establish data standards, generate reports using SQL and Crystal Reports, train staff, and ensure data integrity.

Advanced user of The Museum System (TMS) with experience in collections management, relational databases, SQL, and Crystal Reports; experience with fine art cataloging terminology and museum collections operations equivalent to GS-09.

Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer (Pathology)

Veterinary Medical Officer

DVM (or equivalent), completion of anatomic pathology residency resulting in board eligibility or ACVP certification, 1+ year specialized pathology experience (GS-13 equivalent), physical ability to handle large/dangerous animals, and English proficiency for foreign grads.

Biologist

Degree in biology or related field (or combination of education and experience). Requires 1 year specialized experience (GS-09 equivalent) conducting molecular lab work including DNA extraction, PCR, library prep, sequencing, robotic instrument operation, troubleshooting, and training others; or a relevant master's degree.

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist

Investigate accidents, conduct safety inspections, develop corrective actions and training, manage chemical inventories and MSDS, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental health codes.

Conduct safety inspections and accident investigations; coordinate facility safety programs; develop and present occupational safety and hazard communication training; maintain chemical inventories and MSDS library. Qualifications may be met via related education or specialized experience.

Construction Control Representative

Inspect and evaluate construction components for compliance, develop cost estimates, review and negotiate change orders, create/evaluate schedules for projects > $5M, and lead project representatives.

Inspect and evaluate construction components for compliance, read and evaluate schedules for projects >$5M, develop cost estimates, review and negotiate change orders, and direct project representatives.

Fire Protection Engineer

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited or equivalent) plus specialized fire protection engineering experience; ability to review designs, apply building and fire codes, develop policies, perform risk assessments, and prepare technical reports.

Bachelor's in engineering (ABET) required or equivalent; experience applying fire protection engineering principles, reviewing drawings, conducting fire safety surveys, performing performance-based analyses, developing risk assessments, and preparing technical reports.