Associate/Assistant Curator of Spanish and Colonial Latin American paintings Job at National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

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  • National Gallery of Art
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Summary

The incumbent serves as an Associate Curator in the department of Italian and Spanish Paintings (CEA-IS) and reports to the head of CEA-IS. The Associate Curator will assist in the oversight of the museum's holdings of Spanish paintings before 1800 and will help to build a collection of colonial Latin American art at the National Gallery. The incumbent has expertise in colonial Latin American art.

This job is open to

  • The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

United States citizens and nationals

This job is also open in another announcement to:
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Federal employees - Competitive service
  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  • Special authorities

This job is also open in another announcement to:
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Federal employees - Competitive service
  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  • Special authorities

Duties

As the Museum Curator (Art) you will be expected to perform the following:

  • Propose, organize, and coordinate exhibitions of colonial Latin American and Spanish art from both the National Gallery and loan collections. Ensure that exhibitions proposed, organized, or coordinated are well-conceived and well-developed, reflect institutional priorities. Exhibitions will embrace the National Gallery's commitment to scholarly excellence and diversity and provide a visitor-centered experience that engages and attracts contemporary audiences.
  • Participate in the management of the Italian, Spanish, and colonial Latin American collections owned by and on loan to the National Gallery. Perform scholarly and technical work in collaboration with painting conservation to ensure thorough, up-to-date cataloguing, safe and orderly storage and documentation of artworks belonging to the National Gallery or proposed as gifts, purchases, and loans.
  • Participate in annual inventory of the Italian, Spanish, and colonial Latin American collections. Work with conservators and technicians to ensure that physical care meets the highest standards for conservation treatment, storage, framing and other means of presentation.
  • Evaluate loan requests from other institutions to borrow artworks for special exhibitions; makes recommendations for loan decisions and special loan conditions based on the physical condition of the objects requested, the National Gallery's and its visitors' interests, and the significance and merits of the borrower's project.
  • Work with members of curatorial to ensure that objects entering the collection and objects already existing in the collection are properly researched and catalogued, including bibliography, references, catalogue raisonn citations, artist biographical data, and exhibition history. On a continuing basis, traces provenances, records references, makes comparative analyses, and collects photographic and technical information.
  • Identify any works bearing outdated or inaccurate labels and prepares materials with well-documented and scholarly arguments for changes in attribution, title, or date.
  • Initiate and/or oversees development of research and publishing projects.
  • Write, lecture, and consult on scholarly matters. Write or review texts for the website, brochures, leaflets and other National Gallery publications or scholarly studies.
  • Provide accurate and informative responses to inquiries from outside scholars, colleagues, and the public concerning works in the collection. Provide helpful and illuminating leads for further information.
  • Accommodate important visitors, groups, and classes in the galleries, art storage, and curatorial records and files. Give regular presentations, lectures, and tours. Support related public programs developed by educators. Work collaboratively.
  • Take part in department, interdepartmental, and curatorial meetings, at times representing the department. Serve on National Gallery-wide committees, as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • See "Other Information" section regarding Selective Service requirements.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Qualifications

andidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1015-11/12.

GS-11 Specialized Experience Statement : For this position as an Assistant Curator, specialized experience is at least one year of curatorial experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-9 level in the Federal service, developing Spanish and Colonial Latin American painting collections.

GS-12 Specialized Experience Statement : For this position as an Associate curator, specialized experience is at least one year of curatorial experience, equivalent in responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service, developing Spanish and Colonial Latin American painting collections.

Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your rsum how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!


Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates.

1. Skill in organizing exhibitions, from small focus projects to major international loan shows

2. Ability to research and acquire relevant art pieces for a large collection.

3. Ability to write and develop interpretative art programs for all audience levels

4. Knowledge of communication techniques to effectively collaborate with others.

Other Relevant Eligibility Criteria : Must have one of the following, a) degree in art history, b) a combination of course work and experience in the field of art history, c) 4 years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study in art history.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.



Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures.



CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.


You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education:

  1. Degree: museum work; or in an applicable subject-matter field.

    OR
  2. Combination of education and experiencecourses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

    OR
  3. Four years of experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study as shown in A above.

Additional information
The National Gallery of Art fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
•More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
•Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
•All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.


EEO Policy:


Reasonable Accommodation Policy:


Veterans Information:


Selective Service Registration:

  • Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection procedures. The quality categories are defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified".


Based on your responses to the job-specific self-assessment questions, eligible candidates are placed for selection consideration into one of three pre-defined quality categories as described below:


Best Qualified Category - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications for the position, candidates must fully demonstrate proficiency in all major aspects of the position.


Well Qualified Category - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all of the major aspects of the position.


Qualified Category - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of knowledge, skill and ability of the position.


If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.


Application of Veterans Preference: The Category Rating Method does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each pre-defined quality category. Preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent (i.e., CPS and CP) must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.


If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

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  • Benefits

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit.


    Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.



    ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

    • Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you should list the full name and address of the each employer.
    • Your experience listing should show the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
    • Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
    • For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
    • It is important that your resume is complete and thorough. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.

    If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.



    Current and former Federal employees: Most recent SF-50 (Standard Form 50 - Notice of Personnel Action).


    To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility!

    1. Full position title;
    2. appointment type;
    3. occupational series;
    4. pay plan, grade, and step;
    5. tenure code; and
    6. service computation date (SCD).

    Displaced Federal employees: To be considered CTAP/ICTAP eligible, you must submit documentation verifying your involuntary separation and CTAP/ICTAP status. Please see the OPM Guide to Career Transition for more information.



    Veterans: Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.



    Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits is required.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  • How to Apply

    Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.

    • You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in.
    • You must have a completed resume. (You may use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS)
    • You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
    • You will be able to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include, but not limited to transcripts, notification of personnel actions (SF-50), certifications and verification of veterans status (SF-15, DD-214)

    The complete application package, including any additional supporting documents required for this position is due in the National Gallery of Art Personnel Office on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time.

    NOTE: Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement.Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time on the closing date of this announcement.

    The National Gallery of Art receives many applications for each job.Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks.You may also check your application status by logging into and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS.

    Agency contact information

    Staffing

    Phone

    202-842-6814

    Fax
    000-000-0000
    Email

    [email protected]

    Address

    National Gallery of Art

    4th and Constitution Avenue NW,

    Washington, District of Columbia 20565

    United States

    Next steps

    After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if you have elected to receive e-mail updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not elected e-mail updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a jobthis will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.


    In addition to changing your status online, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, to include: application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected.


    We expect to make a selection within 30 to 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Financial suitability
    • New employee probationary period
    • Privacy Act
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Selective Service
    • Signature and false statements
    • Social security number request

Required Documents

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit.


Some documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.



ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

  • Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you should list the full name and address of the each employer.
  • Your experience listing should show the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
  • Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
  • For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.
  • It is important that your resume is complete and thorough. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.

If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.



Current and former Federal employees: Most recent SF-50 (Standard Form 50 - Notice of Personnel Action).


To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility!

  1. Full position title;
  2. appointment type;
  3. occupational series;
  4. pay plan, grade, and step;
  5. tenure code; and
  6. service computation date (SCD).

Displaced Federal employees: To be considered CTAP/ICTAP eligible, you must submit documentation verifying your involuntary separation and CTAP/ICTAP status. Please see the OPM Guide to Career Transition for more information.



Veterans: Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.



Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits is required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page.

  • You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in.
  • You must have a completed resume. (You may use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS)
  • You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided.
  • You will be able to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include, but not limited to transcripts, notification of personnel actions (SF-50), certifications and verification of veterans status (SF-15, DD-214)

The complete application package, including any additional supporting documents required for this position is due in the National Gallery of Art Personnel Office on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time.

NOTE: Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement.Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5:30 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time on the closing date of this announcement.

The National Gallery of Art receives many applications for each job.Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks.You may also check your application status by logging into and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS.

Agency contact information

Staffing

Phone

202-842-6814

Fax
000-000-0000
Email

[email protected]

Address

National Gallery of Art

4th and Constitution Avenue NW,

Washington, District of Columbia 20565

United States

Next steps

After each step in the recruitment process, your status will be updated in our application tracking system. Once this happens, if you have elected to receive e-mail updates, you will be notified through your USAJOBS registered e-mail address. If you have not elected e-mail updates, you can review your current application status in USAJOBS at any time. Please check that your USAJOBS profile contact information is current and correct each time you apply to a jobthis will ensure we are able to contact you as quickly as possible.


In addition to changing your status online, we will send you e-mail notifications at each major step in the process, to include: application received, eligible or not eligible, referred or not referred, selected or not selected.


We expect to make a selection within 30 to 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

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