The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Preservation & Restoration Unit (PRU). The PRU is responsible for protecting the National Collection of Aeronautics and Space Artifacts through proper and authentic preservation and restoration techniques. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
The Museum Specialist (Aeronautics) serves as a skilled member of the preservation/restoration team and works under the supervision of a Shop Supervisor. In this position, you will: Perform tasks of a highly technical nature in support of NASM's preservation/restoration program, primarily but not exclusively, preparing the large artifacts in the aeronautics and space history collections for movements to and from exhibit and/or artifact storage. Select and applies appropriate cleaning solvents, fabrics and fungicidal materials for restoration and conservation. Maintain a clear, concise and detailed report of each restoration project, often with daily entries. Determine what tasks are necessary to ensure the preservation of complete aircraft and space craft that have been subjected to outdoor exposure, and storage environments that have been less than museum standards. Design and construct forms, jigs, cradles, dollies and slings as needed to safely handle the artifacts during the restoration process and in preparation for the movement of the artifacts to be rigged into locations for exhibit.
See above, education can be substituted only at the GS-9 grade level. For GS-9 education substitution, unofficial transcripts in a degree field related to the position must be submitted at the time of application.
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