Photographer (Community Life And Digital Assets)

Summary 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 Anacostia Community Museum (ACM). The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) documents and interprets the impact of social and cultural issues on contemporary urban communities. Responsibilities The Photographer (Community Life and Digital Assets) is responsible for providing photography and digital capture services, photo studio management, as well as digital asset management services for the ACM’s collection. In this position, you will: Produce high quality documentary photography and videography. Manage the lifecycle of digital assets, including using a digital asset management system and preparing files for preservation and public access. Manage the photography studio. Maintain high levels of connectivity, communication and coordination. 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. Conditions of Employment 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. Driver's License: Position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license at the time of hire for the purpose of accessing photography and videography locations inaccessible by local transportation, and to transport photography equipment. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-6 and above): Experience in operating standard and specialized camera and film processing equipment related to the position to be filled. Knowledge of the subject-matter being photographed may also be required for some positions. For positions that require a high degree of artistic or creative ability, samples of work or other suitable evidence of technical competence may be required. Unpaid experience that is pertinent should be credited based upon its relevance to the work of the particular position to be filled. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: Experience: GS-10: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as 1) working in a museum or other cultural organization, 2) managing the creation and processing of digital assets (e.g. photographs, videos, recordings) and 3) ingesting and managing assets into a digital asset management system. Experience: GS-11: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as 1) working in a museum or other cultural organization, 2) overseeing the creation, processing and contextual documentation of digital assets (e.g. photographs, videos, recordings), 3) serving as a technical advisor for a digital asset management system, and 4) providing technical oversight for audio & visual documentation of collections and communities. 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. Education There are no basic education requirements for this position. 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. This announcement is open to the pubic under announcement number 23R-SB-309381-DEU-ACM.