Museum Specialist

Description:

Typical work assignments include:

• Monitoring the museum and storage environments regularly to ensure proper collections preservation parameters are being met and works to correct deficiencies.
• Documenting catalogs and updating collections database for all artifacts housed, transferred to, or loaned from the Coast Guard Museum.
• Engaging in research to identify and establish accurate age, provenance and history of objects, and determining historical significance of museum artifacts for improved interpretation in exhibits and publications.
• Documenting findings in collections information system database and appropriate files.
• Answering correspondence relating to the museum’s collection.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Background Investigation is required.