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Summary This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years, 1 day). Term appointments are non-status, non-permanent appointments. The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. The Office of Under Secretary for Museum and Culture (OUSMC), Reckoning With Our Racial Past, (RWORP) which supports the Deputy Secretary/Chief Operating Officer, four Under Secretarial Offices and select units. Responsibilities This position promotes the education of Smithsonian staff and visitors in one or more specialized topics. As Education Specialist you will contribute to and develop academic research, exhibitions, public programs, digital presence, educational programs and publications. In this position, you will perform the following duties: Develop innovative, meaningful and engaging virtual experiences for learners of all ages. Develop, evaluate and deliver instruction including education experiences, activities, programs and digital products for K-12 teachers and college students in areas of specialization. Stay informed of trends and innovations in museum education, education technology and K-16 education policies, to maintain supportive relationships with various partnerships and communities for the purposes of building professional development, outreach, partnerships and reputation building. Oversee purchasing and contracting work of staff working on digital programs and associated equipment purchasing. Serve as a contracting officer’s representative (COR). Work with management to develop draft annual budgets for digital learning efforts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Requirements: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: GS-11 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system. For this position Specialized experience is defined as 1) creating educational content for students and teachers (from kindergarten to 12th grade) in a museum or cultural/educational institution, which includes researching, writing, and producing materials; and 2) managing educational programs for teachers and students, from planning and execution to evaluation, while also handling budgets for program and material development. Or Education: Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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. Education See above education is requirement. Additional Information This position is included in the bargaining unit. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Recruitment Incentive: Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.