Can you pass these job announcements through your channels or otherwise
post them? Two more similar positions will also be announced in the near
future. Thanks.
The Database Manager will be responsible for all data conversion,
maintenance and later development of the use of our EmbArk Collections
Information System software.
The system administrator position will be responsible for overall setup
and maintenance of all desktop and LAN based technology. Both of these
positions are located in the Bronx.
Thanks.
--Rob
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Legislation establishing the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)
as part of the Smithsonian Institution was signed in 1989. NMAI's mission
shall recognize and affirm to Native communities and the non-Native public
the historical and contemporary culture and cultural achievements of the
Natives of the Western Hemisphere by advancing, in consultation,
collaboration and cooperation with Natives, knowledge and understanding of
Native cultures, including art, history, and language, and by recognizing
the museum's special responsibility, through innovative public
programming, research, and collections, to protect, support and enhance
the development, maintenance, and perpetuation of Native culture and
community.
NMAI has two facilities in New York City - the George Gustav Heye Center
in Manhattan and the Research Branch in the Bronx. Additionally, the
museum has executive and staff offices in Washington, DC.
The museum in Washington will be built on the National Mall near the
Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and is expected to be
completed by 2002. In addition to the Mall museum, a Cultural Resources
Center will be built in Suitland, Maryland, about six miles from the
Capitol. This center is scheduled to open in 1998 and will replace the
Research Branch in the Bronx. It will house the collections and will
accommodate associated activities such as research, collections
conservation, exhibition support, and outreach services.
CURRENT JOB POSTINGS
REGISTRATION DATABASE SPECIALIST
(Announcement # 97I-2026)
CLOSING DATE: February 26, 1997
The National Museum of the American Indian is seeking a Collections
Database Manager to oversee all operations necessary to complete the data
conversion of the museum's collection records from the current PC-based
system in Q&A to the newly selected Mac-based system in EmbARK. This
position will also be involved in planning for the implementation of the
PC version of EmbARK museum-wide. Candidates must possess substantial
experience in operating and maintaining PC and Mac-based microcomputers,
networked workstations and database servers running on Novell or Windows
network servers, as well as possessing a knowledge of museum informatics
and data processing standards. Highly desireable candidates should
possess experience with distributed computing environments (DCE), terminal
deadlock stituations and to install, tune, modify and benchmark
performance of database systems, creating World Wide Web interfaces to
internal databases and object oriented database systems. This is a
Federal position. Salary range is $31,239 - $49,136, commensurate with
the individual's level of experience, training and current salary level.
Duty Location is in the Bronx, NY.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (Announcement #97I-2023)
CLOSING DATE: February 26, 1997
The Research Branch of the National Museum of the American Indian is
seeking a Computer Specialist to serve as System Administrator in the
Bronx, New York. This position is responsible for programming,
installation of software and hardware, and system maintenance tasks using
an established Local Area Network and commercial software for office
automation and database support. The incumbent will be responsible for
the performance of routine programming tasks using established personal
computer software and for the analysis and maintenance of office based
computer systems. Specific technical functions include communications
systems, digital imaging systems, external telecommunications, data
management systems and user training. This is a two year term Federal
position. Salary range is $39,060 - $50,780, commensurate with the
individual's level of experience, training and current salary level.
Application Procedures
Interested candidates should call (202) 287-3102 (24 hour/Touchtone
Activated/Automated Request Center), press 9 and request a copy of the job
announcement and application package by citing the specific 97I number.
Applications must be forwarded to the address below and must be postmarked
no later than the closing date.
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Branch 2 (Announcement 97I-2023 or 2026)
P.O. Box 23293
Washington, D.C. 20026-3293
The National Museum of the American Indian is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.