Museum Technician
Independence National Historical Park; Philadelphia, PA
Duties
This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency’s sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
- Museum Collections: Care, preservation, and protection of all disciplines and materials represented in National Park Service collections in exhibit and storage spaces.
- Museum Records: Accurate documentation and maintenance of museum records, including cataloging and photography.
- Museum Collection Use: Provide access to and conservatively use museum collections, including evaluation, exhibits, social media, publications.
- Museum Collection Identification: Correct identification of historic architecture collection objects and their specific preservation requirements.
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