Digital Imaging Specialist Jobs

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, consisting of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, nine research facilities and the Smithsonian Libraries. and then about unit after. The National Museum of African Art (NMAfA) is the only national museum in the United States dedicated to the collection, exhibition, conservation, and study of the arts of Africa. More than one selection may be made from this announcement. Responsibilities As a Digital Imaging Specialist, you will assist with the museum’s digital asset management, photographic services, and rights and reproduction for use of the museum’s permanent collections and photographic archives. In this position, you will: Be responsible for digital asset management of the museum permanent collections and photographic archives; maintain and create technical and descriptive metadata for image files in SI DAMS; and process high resolution digital images for external and internal requests. Manage rights and reproductions for use of NMAfA collections in publications, exhibitions, websites and educational platforms; create invoices and license agreements for external patrons; and apply copyright law and rights and reproduction to museum collections. Organize and coordinate post-production of digital assets for NMAfA exhibitions, publications, web displays and internal educational programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in this announcement. As a result, the announcement will close at 11:59 PM EST on the date of receipt of the 100th application or at 11:59 PM EST on the closing date listed on the announcement; whichever occurs first. Note: Non-federal or status employees may also apply to Job Announcement # 23R-SK-309413-DEU-NMAfA. Conditions of Employment: Incumbent may work long hours spent at a computer screen and scanning equipment. Incumbent requires good vision with the ability to distinguish color depth, and subject to the pressure and demands of deadlines and working on several projects at once. Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met by the closing date of the announcement. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as providing technical support for digital asset management for a museum; digital imaging services for photographic requests or rights and reproduction, applying copyright laws in a museum setting, and working with databases and imaging software (Adobe Photoshop, MS Access/Excel, TMS/Gallery Systems). 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). 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Or Education: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.