Ability to implement a comprehensive program with a long-term strategy to accomplish the conservation of a museum collection. Writing and Communication Prepares treatment reports, planning documents, survey reports, and other written documents. Writes reports and other technical documents in field of expertise. Ability to produce articles for peer reviewed professional conservation journals as well as other technical reports on treatments, trends, and the conservation program as a whole. Ability to prepare and deliver effective talks on conservation topics and preservation issues to a primarily professional audience.
Training Directs the training of staff.
Ability to train other conservators in specialized conservation techniques. These positions may be at parks, centers, or system support offices. In centers and support offices, they will provide assistance to parks in establishing preservation programs. Knowledge of conservation principles and techniques, including laboratory operations, administration, and exhibition. Knowledge of the policies, standards, guidelines, and management principles established by the NPS and by the conservation profession, nationally and internationally, to govern the operation and development of museum and conservation programs.