The Property Specialist II supports NASA efforts and will report to the Property Manager. This position is 100% on-site.
**Job Description: Artifact, Government Property Specialist II**
A seasoned Property Specialist/collection curator and exhibit and event tech with five years of relevant experience (preferred) to manage and care for NASA artifacts and exhibits such as moon rocks, space suits and outreach displays in support of the NASA Communication Services (NCS) Contract at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

• Position Outline:** The candidate will use experience and judgement to plan, account for, control, care for, maintain and manage both Government furnished, and Contractor acquired government property in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations, FAR 52.245-1 and the NASA FAR Supplement 1852.245-71. NSC property includes but is not limited to: exhibits, space hardware, artifacts, artwork, models, electronics, shop tools, machinery, furniture, and materials. The successful candidate may also be asked occasionally to deploy those items at community events and conduct outreach, educating the public about NASAs mission.
  

The candidate will assist with warehouse activities which may include locating inventory, assembly and disassembly of visual effects and artifacts, following procedures to properly document inventory in and out of the facility. Must be able to work in an active warehouse around machinery and chemicals/paints.
Primary/Major Duties And Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Responsible for performing property self-assessments and ensuring the Property Management System remains in an approved status
• Responsible for operations related to Government Property administration covering the FAR property outcomes
• Responsible for daily shipping and receiving and associated paperwork
• Responsible for care, control, storage, maintenance of artifacts
• Responsible for maintenance planning, repair and damage mitigation plans for collection.
• Responsible for documentation and tracking of property out on loan
• Develop metrics related to internal control goals and objectives for program/project/event audited
• Implement program control documents to ensure Property Custodians and end users have the property knowledge needed to operate government property
• Responsible for all aspects related to Property Survey Reports, ensuring sufficient information is provided to support a clear understanding of the circumstances surrounding the loss, damage, or destruction of Government property, developing, implementing, and monitoring corrective actions
• Develop, maintain, and implement property procedures covering the property outcomes.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
• Responsible for generating routine and/or ad-hoc reports for management and customers
• Will directly interface with management, customers and the public
• This is an on site position with outreach tasks at public or community events.
• Movement of items on/off shelves, set up and tear down of items at events will be required
• Some travel may be required.
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization from an accredited college or university;
• Five (5) years of relevant experience
  

Proficient In

• Oral and written communications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Advanced problem solving
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Understanding and applying FAR 52.245-1 and NFS 1852.245-71 requirements
• Preferred NPMA Property certification, such as CPPS, CPPA, or CPPM
• Preferred knowledge of industry leading standards, such as ASTM E53
• Knowledge of auditing techniques
• Knowledge of best pract ces for care, management, storage and transport of heritage artifacts
• Experience with the Adobe Suite and operation of large shop tools is desired, but not required.
• Experience in setup/tear down, assembly and construction of exhibits is desired but not required
• Ability to understand verbal and written directions for care of physical displays
  

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
Must be able to lift more than 20 pounds and be able to stand for long periods of time. The physical demands described herein are representative of those which may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment or a warehouse. If required, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must have hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. This position may require an employee to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance, reach, push, and pull. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move more than 20 pounds.