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Salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 depending on experience and interview process

Location: National Museum of Health and Medicine, Fort Detrick-Forest Glen Annex in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The Museum Specialist-Historical provides technical support to the NMHM Historical Collections manager and historical division. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with collection management of the historical collection including documenting and preparing historical artifacts for storage and use by researchers or exhibitions. This job is located at the National Museum of Health and Medicine, Fort Detrick-Forest Glen Annex in Silver Spring, Maryland.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree in museum studies with a specialization in History or related field.

• 5 years of relevant museum or collections management experience.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Professional knowledge of standard museum practices, packing, and transportation of museum artifacts and fine arts, care, handling, and storage of museum objects, and relative environmental and security requirements.
• Knowledge of medical history, history of technology, or military history is preferred.
• Knowledge and use of collections management software (Ke EMu preferred).
• Ability to work in confined collections storage areas, ability to climb ladders, and use basic materials handling equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, flatbed carts, hand drills, etc.
• Employee will also be required to operate a forklift and elevated platform in the performance of duties.
• Ability to safely lift supplies or museum objects weighing over 30 lbs.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts work with regard to the acquisition, handling, cataloging, storage, and conservation of material objects and associated materials.
• Compiles organizes, and preserves records and supporting documentation for all items in Historical Division collections.
• Enters and maintains electronic information on Historical Collection objects in the collections management database Ke EMu.
• Performs and provides technical internal and external research assistance services.
• Conducts and conveys research on collections care and management.
• Develops guidelines for policy implementation.
• Makes contributions to exhibits and programs by participating in planning, and working with exhibits and production staff.
• Advises on handling and displaying of historical artifacts.

- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

- Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.

- Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

- Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand

• Continually required to walk

• Continually required to sit

• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

• Continually required to talk or hear

• Occasionally required to lift objects weighing over 30 lbs.

• Occasionally required to use forklifts, pallet jacks, and lifts.

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.