PHOTOGRAPHER (MUSEUM ARTIFACTS)

Summary

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, George W. Bush Presidential Library. The incumbent serves as a Photographer performing a variety of technical duties in connection with the creation of high-resolution photography of the artifact collection, including documentation, daily management of photo studio and equipment, artifact handling, and digitization of objects.

Duties

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As a PHOTOGRAPHER (MUSEUM ARTIFACTS), you will:

• Be responsible for daily operation of the photography studio, digital imaging equipment, completing photography and other digital imaging projects.
• Handle and store digital files appropriately and reports issues and/or suggestions for file management.
• Develop full catalog records for digitized artifacts in the collections management system (TMS), including associated media and metadata.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues for photography of artifact collections, including artifact staging, digital image processing, and metadata management following NARA guidelines and industry best practices.
• Participate in unit meetings, contributes to group decision making, provides input on ways to improve unit efficiency.
  
  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

• A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Work is primarily standing and requires walking, reaching, and bending, as well as lifting and carrying of light to medium weight items up to 30 lbs.
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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• Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
  
  

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience for the GS-9 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-7 grade level, or equivalent, that is typically in or related to the position and which equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

• Operating standard and specialized camera and film processing equipment; AND
• Using editing software to adjust digital images for optimal identification of artifacts.; AND
• Experience using digital camera(s) and/or scanner(s), to create clear, appropriate digital images of artifacts and/or collection records in a professional setting such as; museum, auction house, or field work of historical nature.
  
  

Candidates MUST upload with their application package: At least two (2) photographs, and no more than five (5) photographs, of artifacts or museum collections that were taken by them in a professional setting. You may be asked to provide additional samples during the interview process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• This is a Term appointment is a non-status appointment to a position in the competitive service, made for a specified period of time exceeding 1 year and lasting not more than 4 years.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• When the National Archives and Records Administration completes their selections, the remaining lists of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional offices, bureaus, or agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional offices, bureaus, or organizations. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
  
  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Requesting an accommodation

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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