Exhibits Specialist

Summary The ideal candidate demonstrates an unwavering commitment to presenting information with clarity, historical and scientific accuracy, and exceptional attention to detail. They are proficient in industry-standard design software and possess a strong understanding of production requirements for both digital and physical media. This includes experience with web-based products, print publications, paper and ink selection, printing processes, exhibit graphics, displays, and installation design. Responsibilities As an Exhibit Specialist your duties include, but are not limited to the following: Provides design expertise across a wide variety of media, including three-dimensional (3D) physical exhibits, online features for the ONHM website, and ONHM's standard reports and fliers. Leads all design aspects while contributing to development and integration of content, working closely with ONHM colleagues and the exhibit sponsor to produce final versions for required review and approvals. Serves as website co-moderator, maintaining consistent look, feel, and functionality across the ONHM website and ensuring compliance with NIH policies and federal requirements. Designs and produces ONHM documents such as annual reports, flyers, and promotional materials. Works with NIH Office of Information Technology web development staff to create, test, and post webpages from approved designs and content, including formatting, links, images, credits, and promotional metadata. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Qualification Requirements: At the GS-11 level: Choose the one answer that best describes how you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for an Exhibits Specialist, GS-1010-11 as described in the Qualifications Section of the Vacancy Announcement. A. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. B. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning and designing physical and/or online exhibits, taking into consideration visual design principles, in a historical, university, museum, or scientific setting; providing design expertise across a variety of media, including three-dimensional (3D) physical exhibits, online/web-based exhibit features, and standard organizational annual reports, flyers and promotional material; coordinating the proper restoration of exhibit items; assisting in designing and developing historical exhibits that incorporate designated themes and objectives and are tailored to the intended audience in physical or online settings; and working with technical independence in the construction of scale models, information displays, computer imagery, booth props and presentation scenarios. C. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have a combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. D. My experience and/or education do not match the choices above. At the GS-12 level: I qualify for the position because I have one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: leading or co-leading the design and development of historical, museum, or interpretive exhibits for physical (3D) and/or online environments; translating information into exhibit designs by deciding which items and artifacts to feature and how they will be depicted to support the exhibit's objectives; managing exhibit project timelines, design requirements, and production activities. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13018105 Education If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. You must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 25 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework, remote work, compressed schedules, flexible schedules. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. Military Spouses selected from this announcement will remain in their current duty location (i.e., the official duty station of the military service member. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information. Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).