Historic Resource Specialist

Overview

The Secretary of the Senate's Office of Senate Curator is seeking an Historic Resource Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at

This is professional, academic, and administrative work supporting the preservation program of the Office of the Senate Curator on behalf of the Senate Commission on Art (the Commission). Responsibilities include implementing standards, policies, and procedures for the preservation of the Senate’s heritage assets in the Senate wing of the Capitol and any Senate Office Building; supporting the management of restoration projects;

conducting research to support outreach and project development; documenting changes to the built environment; maintaining and archiving historical records; and providing logistical and administrative support to the office. Work is bound by the Commission;
Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures;
Senate procurement regulations; federal appropriations law; the U.S. Senate Handbook; the Senate Ethics Manual; the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act; and standards established by the American Alliance of Museums but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Historic Preservation Officer.

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at