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JOB SUMMARY:This position is located in the Preservation and Restoration Unit of the Collections Division, Collections and Research Department, National Air and Space Museum (NASM). The employee serves as a skilled member of the preservation and restoration team and works under the supervision of the Foreperson, Preservation and Restoration Unit.
The Smithsonian Institution values and seeks a diverse workforce. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery."


  • KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
  • May need to complete a Probationary Period
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

DUTIES:
  • Prepares large artifacts in the aeronautics and space history collection for a major move to and installations at all NASM locations.
  • Designs and constructs forms, jigs, cradles dollies, and slings, as needed to safely handle artifacts during the restoration process and in preparation for the movement of the artifacts.
  • Maintains a clear, concise, and detailed written report of each restoration project, often with daily entries.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:You must meet at least ONE of the requirements described below:
Experience: Grade 7: One year of full-time experience at the Grade 5 level that is close or similar to the work of this job. The experience includes activities such as: applying conservation, preservation or restoration of historic technical, industrial, and/or transportation machinery or equipment. Grade 9: One year of full-time experience at the Grade 7 level that is close or similar to the work of this job. The experience includes activities such as: applying conservation, preservation or restoration of aeronautics and/or space artifacts. Or Education: Grade 7: One full year of graduate level education orSuperior Academic Achievement may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Grade 9: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s or equivalent degree related to this position may be substituted to meet the experience requirements. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and/or proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.