Job Announcement - Bureau of Historic Sites, New York State Parks
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Museum Exhibit
Specialist I. The position has a starting salary of $39,484 with annual
performance advances to $50,178, and is assigned to the Bureau of
Historic Sites, located at Peebles Island State Park and Resource
Center, Waterford.
Minimum qualifications: Four years of museum exhibit production
experience with at least two years of journey-level experience in finish
carpentry and cabinet-making. Experience in the related fields of
diorama, model and mount-making, painting and finish applications,
metal-fabrication, and electrical work is preferred. A maximum of two
years appropriate training may be substituted for relevant work
experience on a year-for-year basis.
In addition to having a demonstrated proficiency in finish carpentry and
cabinet-making and competency in one or more of the above-mentioned
related fields, the individual must:
* Have good work habits (i.e. be punctual, neat, safe and orderly)
* Be able to supervise, train and work with others to produce high
quality exhibits
* Be able to stand for extended periods of time, lift and carry 75
lbs., and work on ladders and scaffolding
* Have a valid New York State driver's license
Duties: Under the general supervision of Supervising Museum Exhibit
Specialist and/or Chief of Exhibits, the Museum Exhibit Specialist I
performs a broad range of skilled tasks related to the fabrication,
installation and maintenance of exhibits for state historic sites and
state parks throughout New York State. Duties shall include, but not be
limited to:
1. Lay out exhibit work by interpreting plans from specifications,
sketches and oral communication; select and order necessary supplies
and materials; select and use the appropriate tools, equipment and
accessories; plan the sequence of work and prepare a project schedule;
and, consult and coordinate with other Exhibit Unit, Bureau and field
staff as necessary.
2. Work from schematic plans to construct, typically in wood,
forest by-products, drywall and similar
building materials, exhibit furniture and wall systems, including
cabinets, pedestals, kiosks, vitrine bases and partitions; prepare
fabricated items for paint and other finishes, and apply finishes, on
occasion as conditions warrant and as directed.
3.Install exhibit elements, including cabinetry, furniture and wall
systems, at State Parks facilities throughout the state.
4.Install artifacts, graphic panels, labels and exhibit-related
fixtures.
5.Perform regular preventative maintenance on exhibit shop equipment, to
insure safe and efficient operation.
6.Maintain and repair exhibits at State Parks facilities.
This is a permanent, non-competitive position with the Bureau of
Historic Sites. New York State offers an outstanding benefits package
as well as competitive salary with regular advances.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: John Lovell,
Assistant Director, Bureau of Historic Sites, OPRHP, P.O. Box 219,
Waterford, New York 12188 or send electronically to
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The deadline for applications is February 15, 2007.
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