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>From: Joanne Avant <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Job Openings
>Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 15:13:07 -0500
>
>TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
>Warnock Environmental Education Center
>Big Bend Ranch Complex, Lajitas, Texas
>Curatorial Planning and Implementation Project
>
>Exhibit Tech II (2 positions, temporary, contract)
>$2036 per full-time month
>
>*       Positions are available immediately and will be open until filled
>*       Project must be completed no later than August 31, 2000
>*       Work location:  Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center, Big
>Bend Ranch Complex, Lajitas
>*       Normal work hours: 40/week; six (6) full-time months total for both
>positions
>*       Will consider flexible and less than full-time hours; positions may
>be combined
>*       Project phase under supervision of the Chief Curator,
>Interpretation
>& Exhibits Branch, Austin HQ.
>*       Performs complex work under general supervision with moderate
>latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
>
>Project goals:
>Position 1
>*       Establish and implement open storage area in museum setting context
>for Center's study collection (primarily herbarium, geological and
>paleontological specimens and historical objects), including custom
>installation of objects inside open storage cabinets and appropriate
>documentation (labels, reference guides) for public use.  Assist ref
>disposition of inappropriate collections.  Specific guidelines and tasks
>will be issued.  (2 months)
>Position 2
>*       Establish and implement inhouse and outreach interpretative
>educational programming utilizing the Center's collections for self-guided
>and group tours and programs, including themes and guidelines, volunteer
>docent group, traveling trunk, and so on. Specific guidelines and tasks
>will
>be issued.  (4 months)
>
>Experience and Education:
>         Education: (1) Graduation from an accredited college or university
>with a Bachelor's degree with course work in museum studies, history,
>science, education, or a related field; (2) Master's degree from an
>accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the
>required qualifying experience as listed in the Experience section below;
>(3) One year of full-time qualifying experience as listed in the Experience
>section below may be substituted for the required education at the rate of
>one year of experience equals 30 semester hours with a maximum substitution
>of 60 semesters hours for two years of college.
>         Experience: Two years of experience in museum collection care,
>interpretation, education, or museum administration.
>
>Selection Criteria:
>Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of museum administration
>and interpretative educational programming, skill in personal computers,
>ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, ability to plan
>and organize, ability to work well with Park employees and visitors,
>ability
>to conduct work activities in accordance with Department's safety program,
>knowledge of historical preservation and museum display and storage
>techniques, working knowledge of botany, geology, paleontology and history
>of the Trans-Peco region and the Chihuahuan Desert.  Bilingual English and
>Spanish preferred.
>
>Additional Notes:
>The Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center is located in Lajitas in
>the Big Bend area.  There is limited population and facilities.  No housing
>is provided with this position.  More information about the Center may be
>found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/barton/barton.htm.
>
>
>Application:
>Persons interested in applying must supply the following information in
>response to each posted vacancy for which they wish to receive
>consideration:
>*       Standard State of Texas Application for Employment. Submit a
>separate application packet for each specific vacancy.
>*       Supplemental Information and Employment Interests Form (PWD 299) or
>equivalent State of Texas Statistical Information form
>*       A resume of no more than 3 pages may be attached, but will not be
>accepted in place of a completed application.
>Applications may be found at
>http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/involved/jobvac/job.htm.
>
>Submit application and letter of interest to:  Joanne Avant, Chief Curator,
>Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas
>78744.
>
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