Lost and Found Property Custodian

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Smithsonian Institution
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Salary: $51957 – $75059/yr
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: FEW
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-10-06
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-20

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Job Summary

The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world. This position is located in the Office of Protection Services (OPS) responsible for ensuring the safety and security of staff, visitors, and national collections across the Smithsonian.

Key Responsibilities

The Lost and Found Property Custodian carries out the day-to-day duties associated with lost and found items and assists in total property control for Sl's capitalized and controlled assets. In this position, you will: Assist in providing assistance to designated Property Custodians and all supervisors to ensure that all employees responsible for managing property and processing documents that affect property records are fully aware of the property management procedures.

Assist with receiving and maintaining all unclaimed property found throughout all of our SI museums. Assist with providing oversight and accountability of all property administration functions to ensure that OPS meets Federal, Smithsonian, Smithsonian Facilities and OPS regulations regarding the safeguard of Federal and Trust property in their possession. Conduct training and provides assistance to members of the SI Security program on lost/found procedures and guidelines.

Requirements & Education

There are no basic education requirements for this position.

Benefits

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.

Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/

Contact

BrownleeST@si.edu · 202-633-6409

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $51957 – $75059/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full-Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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