) POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary, not to exceed two years. ) SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC or Front Royal, VA Position sensitivity and risk : Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Who May Apply: Open to all Qualified Applicants This is a career ladder opportunity with promotion potential to grade IS-11.

Requirements

, satisfactory performance, and the employee's

within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The Smithsonian Institution is a unique complex of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and nine research centers. ” The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) is a leader in the conservation, care, exhibition, and research of wildlife and habitats. NZCBI’s employees in the nation’s capital, Virginia, and worldwide and as part of the Smithsonian make it prominent in national and international affairs involving conservation, zoos, wildlife, public outreach, and biological research. This position is located at NZCBI 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008 or 1500 Remount Road, Front Royal, VA 22630.

This position supports a Smithsonian Institution unit and coordinates with the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships (OAAI), unit leadership, program personnel and support staff to develop, implement, and manage intern, fellow, research associate, and visiting researcher activities throughout the unit. The incumbent works using their own initiative with minimal instruction and guidance. Incumbent must exercise utmost tact, diplomacy and discretion in daily contacts.

This position contributes to the comprehensive, intentional, and transformative experience of all interns and for all graduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior fellows by collaborating with scholars, researchers, and diverse staff throughout the unit.

Qualifications

What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Benefits

, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period.

Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. S.

is not required to apply.

Program Analyst (Academic Appointment Coordinator), IS-0343-9