Please find the USAJobs.gov postings for a Conservator (Paintings) at the links below. Application window opens September 11 and closes October 2, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Job open U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals: [24A-BY-311264-DEU-MCI]

Job open to federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities: [24A-BY-311264-MPA-MCI]

This full-time, permanent, federal position has a salary range of $82,764 – $128,956 per year at the GS-11 / 12 level. 

Duties:

The Conservator (Paintings) is responsible for providing internal and external collaborators with conservation expertise and treatment based on scientific examination of materials found in or associated with collections.

In this position, you will:

GS-11

• Examine museum collections by whatever means necessary to characterize the nature of the objects and their artist’s materials for determination of the treatments required (e.g., investigating the nature of similar objects or assisting with interpreting scientific analyses).
• Conduct the appropriate procedures on museum artifacts, documenting the processes in accordance with practices and tenets of the profession.
• Conduct research pertinent to conservation; and assist and collaborate with other museum conservators, collection managers, curators, and scientists to conduct research programs in conservation.
• Work with Senior Conservators conducting conservation treatment and research that results in scientific dissemination of considerable interest and value to the field.

GS-12

• Examine museum collections by whatever means necessary to characterize the nature of the objects and their materials for determination of
   the treatments required (e.g., investigating the nature of similar objects and independently interpreting scientific analyses).    
• Conduct the appropriate procedures on museum artifacts, documenting the processes in accordance with practices and tenets of the profession.
• Conduct research pertinent to conservation; and independently collaborate with other museum conservators, collection managers, curators, and scientists to conduct research programs in conservation.
• Represent MCI at national and international meetings, conferences and symposia.