Summary Serves as the senior Museum Curator of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the expert authority on all matters regarding collection management, acquisition, accountability, valuation, documentation, preservation, display, loan, and disposition of artifacts (objects and art) of historical significance. Manages the use of artifacts for exhibits, interpretation, research, and DOJ history and heritage education, training, and outreach. Responsibilities As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for the Museum Curator generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as the senior Museum Curator of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the expert authority on all matters regarding collection management, acquisition, accountability, valuation, documentation, preservation, display, loan, and disposition of artifacts (objects and art) of historical significance. Manages the use of artifacts for exhibits, interpretation, research, and DOJ history and heritage education, training, and outreach. Oversees the development and presentation of museum exhibits and displays from initial concept through construction to launch. Develops, establishes, and administers museum policies and procedures as well as short- and long-range plans for the expansion, improvement, and security of the museum collection. Provides guidance and mentoring to staff, interns, and volunteers; arranges and conducts tours of the museum and collection for senior officials and stakeholders; and develops impactful programming and educational materials relating to the museum, its collection, and DOJ history for use in professional development, education, and public engagement activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of Museum Curator, (GS-1015-14), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you are applying to. Basic Education Requirements for the GS-1015 series: Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as: Determining the scope, content, and emphasis of the agency artifact collection; directing collection management, acquisition, accountability, valuation, loan, and disposition of artifacts; and managing the use of artifacts for museum exhibits, displays, interpretation, and history and heritage education and training. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Education Basic Education Requirements: Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. or Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be creditable toward your qualifications. Therefore, you should provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS (CTAP or ICTAP): For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES: Please see USAJOBS Veterans Preference for more details. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. This announcement is not a covered position or in the bargaining union.