Supervisory Exhibits Specialist

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct supervision of employees in HPTCs Intermountain Region Hub Location who perform work associated with multi-year multi-million dollar funded construction projects.
• Function as an expert in historic preservation performing a variety of technical and consultative services that support HPTCs mission programs operations and activities.
• Draft review and approve contract documents.
• Participate in program planning and development efforts as well as advocating positions on proposals related to HPTC services.
• Direct and supervise a staff of Exhibits Specialists Wage Grade Leaders and employees and other HPTC employees.

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit License: Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• Uniform: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Ability to Lift: You may be required to lift 50 pounds in the performance of duties.
• Government Charge Card: You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Financial Disclosure Report: A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.

Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/01/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.

For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Basic Educational Requirement AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying.

Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position you must meet at least one of the following:
A. Degree: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design commercial art fine arts industrial design architecture drafting interior design or other fields related to the position. You must submit transcripts.
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B. Specialized Experience: Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes work in the appropriate field e.g. design modelmaking art taxidermy or restoration.

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To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level:
Specialized Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Supervising of General Service (GS) Wage Grade (WG) and other employees who perform the trade work on preservation and or maintenance projects; 2) Serving as an historic preservation expert and/or project manager performing planning design and construction of historic structures and material; 3) Performing historic preservation work involving types of designed and rustic architecture or historical landscapes historic roads bridges and other roadside features; 4) Establishing historic restoration project requirements and priorities and developing strategies for long term goals for historic preservation.. You must include hours per week worked.