NATIONAL MUSEUM Jobs 2026 – EXHIBITS SPECIALIST in Washington

To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, including independently planning and producing visual products for a museum, overseeing design of printed materials, collaborating on exhibit planning, and designing digital graphics. At the GS-9 level, you need one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, including planning visual products, designing printed materials, and assisting with exhibit planning. Education may substitute for experience: a master's degree or equivalent for GS-9, or a Ph.D. or equivalent for GS-11, in fields such as illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, or interior design.

• GS-11: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, demonstrating: 1 independently planning and producing visual products for a museum; 2 overseeing design of brochures, pamphlets, educational materials; 3 consulting and collaborating with museum professionals on exhibits; 4 experience with printing graphics and preparing files for production; 5 overseeing design of digital graphics for.
• GS-09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, demonstrating: 1 planning and producing visual products; 2 designing layout of brochures, pamphlets, and printed materials; 3 consulting and collaborating with museum professionals to assist with exhibit planning.
• Education substitution for GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or LL.B. or J.D. if related, or a combination of education and experience.
• Education substitution for GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or LL.M. if related, or a combination of education and experience.
• Major study must be in illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or related fields.
• Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above high school level is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Use Computer Aided Drafting and Design technology (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) to expedite changes in exhibit design and concept planning in alignment with ADA and conservation guidelines.

• Specify size and style of type for banners, titles, captions, and artifact placement in specialized history museum exhibits.
• Design layout of graphic elements of complex history museum exhibits.
• Design layout of brochures, pamphlets, and other printed materials related to exhibitions, museum educational programs, and in support of the museum's mission.
• Obtain estimates from vendors and ensure quality control of output.
• Collaborate with other museum professionals on the planning and creation of exhibits.

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.

• New employees to the Department of the Navy must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade).
• Within DoD, appointment of retired military members within 180 days following retirement to a civilian position is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.

Your resume will be reviewed to ensure you meet hiring eligibility and qualification requirements.

• You will be rated based on information in your resume and application package, along with supporting documentation, to determine ability in competencies such as Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Design, Exhibits, Partnering, Oral Communication, and Administration and Management.
• This recruitment utilizes USA Hire assessments and a Structured Interview. The USA Hire assessments include a cut score based on minimum proficiency in critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.
• You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Resume (must include sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• Transcript(s) if qualifying based on education (must be submitted with application).

Review the qualification requirements and ensure your resume clearly demonstrates specialized experience or education.

• Prepare your resume and any required transcripts or supporting documents.
• Submit your application through the official USAJOBS portal before the closing date of July 15, 2026.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
• All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

The NATIONAL MUSEUM is a federal entity under the Department of the Navy, located at the Washington Navy Yard. It preserves and interprets naval history through exhibits and educational programs.

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