GS-1016

Museum Specialist and Technician

Performs museum support work including collection care, exhibit support, and visitor services.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11📁1000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1016

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-1016:

General Experience (GS-4 and below): Experience using the tools, techniques, procedures, or methods related to the operation of a museum or similar collection, or to the handling, storage, care, protection, or recordkeeping of such a collection.

Specialized Experience (GS-5 and above): Experience related to the operation or management of a museum or similar collection of valuable objects including collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation work.

Related Education Fields: Qualifying coursework encompasses art, history, museum studies, scientific subjects, and field-specific disciplines including aeronautics, anthropology, geology, natural science, technology, biology, or zoology.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level:

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma/equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school in any field of study
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school with 6 semester hours of related courses
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 24 semester hours in a related field
GS-7	None	1 year at GS-5 level	1 full academic year of related graduate level education or superior academic achievement
GS-9	None	1 year at GS-7 level	2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master's or equivalent graduate degree
GS-11+	None	1 year at next lower grade	None

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📋Typical Duties

•Care for collections
•Support exhibitions
•Assist with preservation
•Provide visitor services
•Maintain documentation
•Handle artifacts

🎯Key Competencies

Collections Care

Skill in handling, storing, and documenting museum objects.

Exhibit Support

Ability to assist with exhibit installation and maintenance.

Documentation

Skill in cataloging and maintaining collection records.

Preservation

Knowledge of basic preservation and conservation techniques.

Public Programs

Ability to assist with educational programs and tours.

Research Support

Skill in assisting with collections research.

Technology

Proficiency in collections management databases.

Communication

Ability to interact with visitors and answer questions.

🔑Resume Keywords

Assist with preservationCare for collectionsHandle artifactsMaintain documentationMuseum Specialist and TechnicianProvide visitor servicesSupport exhibitions

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