Assistant Conservator

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is a bureau of the Smithsonian Institution responsible for the acquisition, curation, and preservation of collections of objects and specimens of natural history, which tells the history of the planet and a record of human interaction with the environment. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

The Assistant Conservator will support the care of NMNH's biological, geological, and anthropological collections in a variety of preservation formats. In this position, you will: Assist in the implementation of conservation services across NMNH and assists the Museum Conservator in planning and coordinating conservation activities. Prepare written collection and/or facility or exhibit surveys, technical examination reports, and treatment proposals with sketches, analytical reports, digital images, and radiographs. Perform skilled conservation work in the examination, documentation, preservation, and restoration of specimens and objects in the collection. Provide exhibition conservation support, guidance, and assistance to the Office of Exhibits and relevant departmental staff. Contribute to all aspects of preventive conservation program to generate and disseminate pertinent information to relevant stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.