Plasterer

Summary

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year, with even more online, making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions and public programs is always free.

Duties

• This position is located in the Facilities Management Paint Shop. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain and repair the plastered surfaces of all interior and exterior areas of all buildings of the National Gallery of Art campus. Duties for this position include Mixing, applying and finishing of plaster work on a variety of backgrounds such as metal, wood, drywall and masonry surfaces. Repairing, spackling, painting, and sanding partitioning, moldings, panels and covers. Taping, sanding and finishing drywall joints on walls and ceilings. Accurately replicates existing architectural moldings and reproduces historical moldings needed for installations. Performing the full range of plastering and drywall finishing functions in exhibit areas and galleries. When working around works of art, incumbent must exercise caution, constant attentiveness and care so that art is not damaged. Selecting chemicals, painting products, and equipment that will not have adverse effects on the art, facility, or personnel. Properly maintaining all tools and equipment related to the performance of the work.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety Minimum Qualification Screen-Out Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Specialized Experience Statement: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the WG-09 level in the Federal service or private sector; mixing, applying, and finishing of plaster work on a variety of backgrounds (i.e. metal, wood, drywall), masonry services, taping/finishing joints when repairing wall board AND performing drywall work. OPM Qualifications Standard: Federal Wage System Qualifications 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The application process is as follows: Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in. You must have a completed resume no more than 2 pages. (You may use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS) You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided. You will be able to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include, but not limited to transcripts, notification of personnel actions (SF-50), certifications and verification of veterans status (SF-15, DD-214) The complete application package, including any additional supporting documents required for this position, is due in the National Gallery of Art Personnel Office on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. NOTE: Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement. Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5:30 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. The National Gallery of Art receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS".