Conservator (Furniture/Wooden Artifacts)

Full Job Description

This position is located in Office of NPS Liaison to the White House, in the White House and President's Park Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 03/20/2026 whichever comes first.

All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Requirements Continued...

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

You will be required to conduct and pass a Respirator Fit Test You must have the ability to lift 75 pounds Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S.

Secret Service clearance Forklift Operator's Certification, able to obtain within 90 day of hire.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03/20/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position requires applicants to meet the selective factor in order to be considered.

Selective placement factors are qualifications that are essential for the job. These are already required when the person starts the job. Applicants must meet the following selective placement factor.

Those who do not, will no longer be considered for this position: Knowledge of historic finish techniques (such as French polish and gilding) Knowledge of minimally intrusive upholstery techniques Experience to handle (mix, store, label, and dispose) of all manners of adhesives, solvents, and finishes - AND - EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

Experience at this level must include all of the following: professional museum conservation treatment work and supporting written and photographic documentation of furniture and decorative art objects (made of wood, stone, metal, textiles, leather, bone, ivory, gilding, etc.); leading a team of conservators of different disciplines to complete similar treatments across a spectrum of mediums and forms; and conducting surveys to determine what objects need treatment and treatment method.

You must include hours per week worked. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience.

One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated.

You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

The major duties of the Conservator (Furniture/Wooden Artifacts) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide technical and specialized assistance to the Supervisory Curator.

Responsible for determining the nature and extent of treatment needed for an object. Carries out treatment procedures for restoration or preservation of an object. Prepares technical reports.

Manage contract conservators; including determining what treatment is needed, identifying the correct contractor, and direct, evaluate, and accept their work.