This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, within the IACB's Museum of the Plains Indian (MPI) located in Browning, Montana, and reports to the Curator of the MPI.At the full performance level GS-5 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assists the Curator with the museum's exhibitions.
- Assisting the Curator with the documentation, care, and preservation, and use of the MPI collections.
- Assisting the Curator with the MPI outreach and education programs.
- Responsible for photography of the arts and crafts MPI collections.
- Assists with the daily maintenance/physical care of the facility and general clerical duties.
- Responsible for greeting visitor's and assisting the Curator with public relations issues related to the MPI.
The Office of the Secretary has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Salary Information
GS-5: $39,576 - $51,446 per annum First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
NOTE: Occasional seasonal, weekend work may be required.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligibles that are not currently employed in the Federal service may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).
NOTE: This HR Office uses an automated recruitment system. We query a question labeled "Background Information" in the Occupational Questionnaire to identify applicants claiming Indian Preference. You must answer this question. If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must also submit your valid BIA-4432 form to verify your claim. Preference in filling this vacancy is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application prior to the closing date of the announcement, if claiming Indian Preference. Applicants selected under Indian preference from this vacancy will be appointed under the Excepted Service, Schedule A 213.3112(a)(7) appointing authority. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applications in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligibles.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
This vacancy is also announced as OS-6024-25-AW-014(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.
Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 5)
