Seasonal Museum Technician (General)

Open to the first 144 applicants or until 02/04/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

GS/5:

• Unpacks objects and processes them; performs limited cleaning; identifies preservation needs and recommends additional actions. Repacks objects with care assuring complete labeling that preserves data associated with the objects.
• Identifies and labels objects by matching documentation field labels notes etc. with the objects.
• Places objects in storage maintaining the organization already established by the supervisor.
• Prepares maintains and organizes manual and automated curatorial records including accession records catalog records and donation forms; maintains and organizes other records such as inventories and object lists.
• Performs a variety of clerical operations in support of the curatorial operation. Provides answers and information to park visitors.
• Performs routine cleaning of objects as directed and according to established standards.

• Identifies independently sorts and classifies objects that are similar to previously identified objects. Catalogs museum objects and enters cataloging data into the designated NPS catalog program.
• Handles cleans stores and labels objects in the permanent collection.
• Processes incoming and outgoing loans in accordance with NPS standards for insurance security and environment.
• Maintains museum records including accession catalog and loan records in accordance with NPS standards.
• Completes the accession of new objects and insures that required paperwork and files are complete.
• Assists with the design installation repair and rehabilitation of exhibits.
• Monitors the environment of the collection storage and exhibit areas by keeping records on temperature relative humidity and pest infestation. Compiles climate data into summaries charts and reports.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists) you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued drivers license that is current and has not been revoked suspended canceled or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued drivers license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation and again every year or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State drivers license.
• Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/04/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position starting and ending dates of employment (month/year) and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e. work 40 hours a week rather than indicating full-time). If part-time the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Museum Technician. Specialized Experience is experience related to the operation or management of a museum or similar collection of valuable objects. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include collections management registration cataloging research preservation restoration or conservation of collections of museum material or other experience related to anthropology art geology history or natural science. Experience may have been gained in a museum college or university antique shop commercial art gallery or other setting involving work with collections of valuable objects or specimens requiring specialized care and handling. You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least four (4) years above high school leading to a bachelors degree with major study or 24 semester hours of course work in the areas of art history museum studies scientific subjects or other courses related the position. You must include transcripts.
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COMBINATION: Have an equivalent combination of experience and education. NOTE: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelors degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study or 60 semester hours beyond the second year is equivalent to one year of specialized experience. For example six (6) months of specialized experience (50% of the specialized experience requirement) and three years of college study from an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education) which includes at least 12 semester hours or related coursework as specified above (50% of the related coursework required). The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. You must include hours per week worked.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service that equipped me with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Museum Technician. Specialized Experience is experience related to the operation or management of a museum or similar collection of valuable objects. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include 1) Applying museum collection management practices that include inventory cataloging preserving and storage of artifacts; 2) Utilizing a collection management database to retrieve artifact information create digital images and maintain archival records; and 3) Following oral and written instructions; 4) Communicating information related to museum operations collections and artifacts. Experience may have been gained in a museum college or university antique shop commercial art gallery or other setting involving work with collections of valuable objects or specimens requiring specialized care and handling. You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Have successfully completed at least 1 full academic year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours) of graduate level education in a related field such as art history museum studies scientific subjects or other courses related the position. You must include transcripts.
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COMBINATION: Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate education. For example 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the specialized experience) and 9 semester hours of graduate-level education (50% of the education) would qualify an applicant for this position. Only directly related graduate-level education is creditable. You must include transcripts. You must include hours per week worked.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.