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Shoshanna Lansberg

Interpretive Planner

Historic Sites Division

Texas Historical Commission

P.O. Box 12276

Austin, TX 78711-2276

(512) 463-6382 (ph.)

(512) 463-7002 (fx.)

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Exhibit Technician, Full Time

Exhibit Technician II (7464)

Rotating Days, 10 hour shifts

 

JOB POSTING #: 27-067                                                                 

Hiring Range & Group: $2500.00 Monthly (B06), plus State of Texas Benefits Eligible

Posting Date:            12/13/07                                             

Closing Date: Open Until Closed

 

Position Summary

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (TSHM) is a division of the State Preservation Board, the caretakers of the Capitol.  TSHM is a dynamic non-collecting educational institution that engages its visitors in the exciting Story of Texas through a variety of programs and exhibit experiences. The Exhibit Technician reports to the Museum's Head of Exhibits and works responsive to daily guidance provided by the team leader(s.)  This position performs fine carpentry, complex construction, painting, installation, de-installation and general maintenance of Museum exhibits and related structures, fixtures and/or objects.  Works as part of an interdisciplinary team, including graphic designer, registrar, content specialists, historical subject matter experts and other Museum professionals to achieve aesthetic and educational exhibits for diverse audiences. Works collaboratively with all TSHM divisions and interacts with the general public in a manner that promotes public confidence in the Museum and its staff. Performs all other duties as assigned, including transporting and/or placement of exhibit components.  Work hours are based on the Museum's 360 day-per-year schedule and will include weekends, evenings and/or holidays, including on short notice.

 

Essential Functions

·         Works effectively as part of a team of Exhibits Technician's to maintain all permanent and temporary exhibit components; including exhibit cases, walls, case furniture, audio visual (A/V) media units, exhibit theaters, exhibit lighting, and other required elements.

·         Successfully demonstrates proficiency with museum exhibit installation and artifact handling techniques and equipment. Uses safe and conservational approved methods.

·         Effectively and safely performs construction, adjustment, monitoring, finishing and installation of Museum exhibit structures, fixtures and lighting. Fabricates, constructs, de-installs and builds exhibits using proper tools, equipment, materials, techniques and methods to perform installations, de-installations, repairs and general exhibit structural maintenance. Interprets sketches and plans.

·         Performs a wide range of specialized manual craftwork and physical labor, including carpentry and woodwork. Safely uses power and handheld tools. Performs installation and de-installation of lighting fixtures and effects, varnishing, painting, artifact mountmaking, creating special effects and other skilled and/or creative craftwork. 

·         Demonstrates excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity; and is able to repetitively reach, climb, safely lift up to 50 pounds. Is able to transport materials, organize and clean work areas, kneel, stretch, stoop, bend and perform other duties requiring considerable manual and physical exertion. 

·         Assembles, installs, arranges and organizes exhibits, fixtures, graphics, sound and lighting equipment, wiring, control equipment and other materials, objects and/or items, working according to design specifications. 

·         Orders, organizes, maintains and secures all equipment and tools required to perform the assigned duties. Determines costs of materials as part of planning work and assigned duties.  Maintains equipment and tool inventories and/or performs inventory duties.

·         Uses a personal computer in a Windows-based environment according to agency policy and department procedures to perform various administrative tasks including e-mail, materials and supplies research and/or inventory control and performing other duties as assigned.  Keeps well-organized computer and hardcopy records of material expended on specific assignments.

·         Ensures that the Head of Exhibits is informed of all significant developments and potential issues in advance of targeted milestones. Uses effective project management techniques and methods to accomplish work outcomes, including planning, scheduling, monitoring milestones, costs, materials, equipment and overall progress.

·         Performs walk-through and visual inspections of exhibits to identify needed repairs and general maintenance requirements. Communicates and coordinates all work and projects with the Exhibits Team Leader. Plans and performs all repairs and general maintenance as required. May assist the Team Leader in cross-training other Exhibits staff.

·         The individual hired for this position may be designated according to specialty, including lighting, carpentry, woodworking, audio-visual, artifact mountmaking, or other functional areas based on business necessity.

 

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position must have three (3) years experience in museum exhibits as either a fabricator, carpenter, preparator or exhibit technician. College graduate in studio art, architecture, graphic communications, commercial design, or a related field is preferred although additional related experience may be considered as a substitute for the education requirement. Applicant's background must reflect fine woodworking skills with all carpentry power and hand tools. The position requires the ability to work conceptually, physically and skillfully within designated timelines to create aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound displays. Safely lifts and/or transports up to 50 pounds; demonstrates broad knowledge of museum fabrication processes, techniques, materials, supplies and equipment. Applicant's background must include use of a personal computer in a Windows-based environment. This position is not sedentary in nature and requires regular evening, night and/or weekend or holiday work, including on short notice.

 

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess additional areas of specialization as identified under the minimum qualifications and a minimum of five (5) years related experience.  Experience with faux painting and drawing or sketching of design concepts, artifact mount construction, carpentry certification, audio-visual equipment maintenance will be favorably considered.

 

Physical Requirements

 This position is not sedentary in nature. Candidate must possess excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity; is able to repetitively reach, climb and safely lift up to 50 pounds. Is able to transport materials, organize and clean work areas, kneel, stretch, stoop, bend and perform other duties requiring considerable manual and physical exertion. 

 

Application Instructions  

If you meet the posted qualifications, submit a State of Texas application to the State Preservation Board's Staff Services Office, 201 E. 14th Street, Suite 950, Sam Houston Building, (P.O. Box 13286) Austin, Texas, 78711.  All resumes must be accompanied by a fully completed state application. Incomplete applications may be disqualified at the agency's discretion. All interested applicants are also invited to visit our agency's website at: www.tspb.state.tx.us. For additional information call (512) 463-5495. 

 

EEO Statement

The State Preservation Board welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to national origin, sexual orientation, sex, Veteran status, disability, religion, race, color or age. If you are selected for interview and require reasonable accommodation in the interview and selection process, please call the State Preservation Board's Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (512) 463-5630 and our representative(s) will be happy to assist you.