Supervisory Electronics Technician, IS-0856-13

Supervisory Electronics Technician, IS-0856-13 Smithsonian Institution - 4.1 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $121,785 - $158,322 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications CAD software Technical documentation System design Databases System maintenance Team management Technology budget management Equipment maintenance Implementing AV systems Operational budget management Full Job Description Supervisory Electronics Technician, IS-0856-13 Please note: the page you are viewing is for internal candidates only.

OPEN DATE

05/12/2026

CLOSING DATE:

05/18/2026

POSITION TYPE:

Trust

APPOINTMENT TYPE

Indefinite

SCHEDULE

Full-Time

DUTY LOCATION

Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk:

Non-sensitive/Low Risk Who May Apply:

SI Only 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. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter 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. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply. Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OVERVIEW

This position is located in the Exhibit Technology Group (ETG), Exhibits Production, Office of Building Renovation and Exhibit Services (OBRES), National Museum of American History (NMAH), Smithsonian Institution (SI). The NMAH is the national museum for the study of American history. Its primary purposes are to acquire, maintain and preserve objects which document social, cultural, political, military, technological and scientific developments in the United States; to conduct scholarly research designed to make significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the field of American history; to publish findings for both scholarly and general audiences; and to interpret historical developments through public exhibitions and programs. The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Electronics Technician and is responsible for supervising the design, integration, deployment, and maintenance of audiovisual and multimedia systems; computerized control and communications networks; and architectural, facility, and theatrical lighting. This position requires occasional work on evenings, weekends, and holidays in accordance with Smithsonian Institution policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and provides engineering and technical services to maintain functioning exhibition technology/AV systems throughout the building.

Plans for and coordinates equipment maintenance and/or replacement in order to assure functionality for the long-term. Ensure the effective and efficient completion of each project such as videography, editing, live streaming, archiving, technical direction, and production management.

• Effectively manages the maintenance and life cycle/replacement program for all ETG-controlled equipment. Maintains supply inventory. Maintains accountable property inventory. Updates and maintains Exhibit A/V element equipment list. Maintains special events log. Performs as the Property Custodian for ETG responsible to maintain inventory of over 40 tagged museum A/V elements museum-wide.
• Obtains quotes and assists with purchasing equipment and supplies.

Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain COTR Level 1 certification. Develops, implements, and manages a comprehensive media technical program to maximize the operation and efficiency of all the media systems in the Museum, including those in the permanent exhibition, the temporary galleries and other physical areas as identified.

• Serves as the Museum's expert in exhibition technology and audiovisual system design and implementation.

Regularly meets with appropriate key SI and NMAH stakeholders for the purpose of establishing, upgrading, and maintaining overall exhibition and public programming audio-visual systems and schedules. Routinely provides technical standards and general information regarding ETG current schedules and resources (staff, budget, materials, time, and space) assigned to specific projects or programs. Serves on various Museum and SI committees, task forces, and other panels to assist the Museum or SI in developing priorities, resources, and objectives that are consistent with the Museum's and Institutional goals. Regularly advises Museum, SI, and outsiders on a wide variety of technical audio-visual, ADA captioning, computer software interactives, and multi-media specifications and equipment.

• Directs, supervises, and plans all work performed by the Exhibit Technology Group (ETG) and any associated contractors.

Sets priorities, prepares schedules, and monitors progress. The incumbent is responsible for scheduling of staff to support 7-day regular museum operations as well as to support after-hours special events and public programs falling outside of regular museum operation hours. Creates/maintains a system for special events billing and tracking of work hours.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

To qualify for this position, applicants must possess 5-7 years of related experience (described below). Experience required for this position is as follows: Extensive knowledge of the development and maintenance of new, interactive, or conventional multi-media audio-video systems, computer databases, electronic control and data acquisition systems, architectural and display lighting, exhibit maintenance, automated scheduling, and cost estimating. Given the rapidly changing technology in the electronics and computer hardware and software industries, incumbent must stay reasonably abreast of these changes and balance potential acquisition of new systems and components with maintenance of older, more traditional ones.

• Knowledge to effectively manage a diverse and multi-skilled staff, promoting and developing work within a team-oriented environment Requires ability to plan and direct the Exhibits Technology Group within a very large museum and respond to conflicting deadlines, changing priorities, and limited funding.
• Knowledge of budget management and analysis, sufficient to prepare, justify, and report on an operating budget for the Exhibits Technology Group.
• Knowledge of a broad range of audio, video, and control system technologies used in museum, exhibition, and public‑facing environments, including integrated A/V and control platforms (e.

g., Q‑SYS, Medialon, AMX). This includes knowledge of programming, system configuration, and interactive media development using modern platforms (e.g., Unity, Blazor, React) to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex exhibit technology systems.

• Knowledge of industry‑standard design and documentation tools, such as Vectorworks and ConnectCAD, sufficient to produce accurate system designs, schematics, and technical documentation.

Any false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins. Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery." Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.

What To Expect Next:

Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. Relocation expenses are not paid. The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian's Accommodation Procedures. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer . To review The Smithsonian's EEO program information, please click the following: https://www.si.edu/oeo About Smithsonian Institution Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex of 21 museums and galleries, the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and 14 education and research facilities. There are more than 6,500 Smithsonian employees, including approximately 500 scientists. The total number of objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian is estimated at more than 157 million. Our Hiring Process Stage 5 : Second Interview Stage 6 : Tentative Offer Letter Stage 7 : Hired Stage 1 : Applied Stage 2 : Qualifications Review Stage 3 : Phone Screen Stage 4 : First Interview Stage 5 : Second Interview Stage 6 : Tentative Offer Letter Stage 7 : Hired Stage 1 : Applied Stage 2 : Qualifications Review Stage 3 : Phone Screen Stage 4 : First Interview Stage 5 : Second Interview Stage 6 : Tentative Offer Letter Stage 7 : Hired 1 2 3 Application Deadline May 18, 2026 Department National Museum of American History Employment Type Full Time Location Washington, DC Workplace type Onsite Compensation $121,785 - $158,322 / year Reporting To Head of Production View all opportunities at Smithsonian Institution