Museum Collections Manager

7 hours ago


Washington, United States USA Jobs Full time
About the Position

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join the USA Jobs team as a Museum Specialist Art. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the overall management and continued development of The Museum System (TMS) and similar collection information systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and manage TMS, ensuring efficient data input, retrieval, display, and storage capability.
  • Coordinate database needs and resources for all Museum departments, serving as the primary point of contact with the system vendor.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for Museum staff, including individual instruction, classroom sessions, and telephone support.
  • Use available software tools to create a library of forms and reports to support museum functions, and coordinate system installs and upgrades.
Requirements
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service, including experience in administering and managing TMS and experience with database management using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
  • Experience with report-writing software and ability to write SQL queries to review, update, and insert data.
Additional Information

This position is included in the bargaining unit. The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and may be required to complete a probationary period.



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