Conservation Technician (National Archives and Records Administration, Conservation Branch)

Conservation Technician (National Archives and Records Administration, Conservation Branch)

Job Title: Conservation Technician

Pay/Hours/Benefits: This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule within the open hours of NARA facilities, Monday-Friday 6 AM – 6 PM. The hiring range for this position is $57,736 – $75,059 per year, with full Federal benefits available.

Institution/Working Address: National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740

Application Deadline: Application due by July 13th, 2026 11:59PM EST

Brief Description:

The Conservation Branch at NARA has opened a search for a GS-7 Conservator Technician at their College Park, MD labs. The position contributes to the conservation and preservation of documents, bound volumes, and photographs held by NARA. This is a full time, permanent position working under a Supervisory Conservator.

Primary duties include:

  • Complete conservation treatments of a variety of complexities under the direction of a supervisory conservator
  • Construct custom housings to specifications provided by a supervisory conservator or box team lead.
  • Document treatments using a checklist or narrative report
  • Undertake routine lab activities to support unit-wide conservation activities, such as maintaining equipment, preparing supplies, and monitoring inventories.

Contact Info/Link to Online Application: 

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