The County of Los Angeles announces an opening for: Chief Deputy Director, Museum of Natural History. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES... Los Angeles County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected on a non-partisan basis, for four year terms. As the governing body, the Board serves as both the executive and legislative head of the largest and most complex county government in the country. Los Angeles County ranks first in population among counties in the nation with more than 8.9 million residents. The annual budget for FY 95-96 exceeds $12 billion. More than 43 major administrative units or departments serve the needs of the County's residents. The County is fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. FACILITY PROFILE... The Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History is ranked among the top four of its type in the United States. Comprising museums of natural and cultural history, paleontology, automotive history, and western history, it is the most diverse save for the Smithsonian Institution. In size, diversity, quality and significance, its collections are among the strongest in the world. Museum curators have won more than $5.4 million of competitive grants from the National Science Foundation for care of biological collections. The Museum has twice won the Exhibit of the Year Award of the American Association of Museums; its exhibitions are in demand around the world. Education programs have twice been cited as national models. The Museum's combined County and Foundation budgets exceed $19,000,000. Staffing consists of 64 County budgeted positions and 135 full-time equivalent Foundation positions. A total of 26.6 million specimens are maintained within the 16 collection areas of the Research and Collections Branch. A total of 600 volunteers are active in providing 95,000 volunteer hours of service to the Museum. The Museum facilities open to the public include Natural History Museum/Exposition Park, George C. Page Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall. Each facility charges admission, except the William S. Hart Museum, with school tours being charged an established rate. The Museum is actively involved in the pursuit of third party special events at all the museums except the William S. Hart Museum. MISSION STATEMENT... The Museum exists to advance knowledge and to enable people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests to understand and appreciate their natural and cultural heritage. The Museum assembles, conserves, interprets, and holds in trust collections of irreplaceable objects from nature and human history. These collections reveal the history of the Earth and the evolution and diversity of life and culture. They sustain programs of research, exhibits, education and publication. THE POSITION... The Chief Deputy Director assists the Director in the overall administration and direction of the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History. This position is distinguished by its executive and administrative responsibility for assisting the Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the department. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS... --Assists in planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating the work of the museum. --Assists in directing the acquisition, classification, preservation, and display of historical and scientific museum objects. --Assists in directing research programs and the conducting of field trips for the collection of materials in the fields of history and science. --Assists in directing a continuing exhibit program, including periodic special exhibits of major importance. --Assists in directing educational and public relations programs designed to enhance the public use, understanding and enjoyment of the museum's facilities. --Assists in securing materials of value for the museum's collection by donation, loan, or purchase. --Assists in directing the operation of related public services such as the museum library, book shop, lending services and auxiliary staff services, such as shipping, receiving, maintenance, protection, printing, photography and accounting. --Maintains liaison with the Board of Governors and other groups concerned with the museum, as well as with the Chief Administrative Office and other County departments. --Has responsibility for the preparation of the annual budget and the maintenance of fiscal controls. --Supervises the housekeeping and auxiliary services of the museum including shipping, receiving, maintenance, protection, printing, photography and record keeping. --Acts for the Director in his absence. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS... Four years' experience in a highly responsible staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, procedure, program, budget or personnel -AND- a Master's Degree in public or business administration or a related field. Two years of the required experience must have been as the head of a major division in a recognized museum. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS... --Demonstrated knowledge and experience in financial management, human resources management, and information systems. --Demonstrated experience in the development and management of government and non-government grant proposals and funding. --Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement principles and processes. --Demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan. --Demonstrated experience and ability to develop and maintain strong, interpersonal, effective relationships with representatives from public and private organizations. --Exceptional written and oral communication skills. --A doctorate degree in any discipline ANNUAL SALARY... The salary range for this position is $69,567 - $104,351. This position is subject to the provisions of the Performance Based Pay Plan (County Code Chapter 6.08.300). In addition, this position may receive a stipend from the Museum of Natural History Foundation. SELECTION PROCESS... The following process will be used to select the Chief Deputy Director, Museum of Natural History. --Each candidate's background will be evaluated on the basis of information submitted to determine the level and scope of the candidate's preparation for the position. Candidates with the highest qualifications, as determined by the screening process, will be invited to the examination interview. --The examination interview will be weighted 100% and designed to assess the candidate's education, experience, personal fitness, and general ability to perform the duties of the position. --The names of the most highly qualified candidates, as determined by the examination interview, will be submitted to the Director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, who will make the final appointment. FILING INSTRUCTIONS... Qualified individuals are invited to submit their resumes detailing education completed and positions held. Resumes should include the following information: --Names of schools, colleges or universities attended and degrees earned. Please enclose verification of degree(s) with the resume. --Name of each employer, job title, monthly salary, scope of responsibilities, dates of employment, and size and type of organization. --A clear delineation of the breadth, scope and length of experience in the areas covered under "Selection Requirements" and "Desirable Qualifications" must be provided. Supplementary data may be requested if it appears necessary for the evaluation of a candidate. Karen L. Goldstein Executive Vice President Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 900 Exposition Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90007 Tel: 213-744-4622 Fax: 213-746-7538 email:[log in to unmask]