Museum Curator - LowerLake, United States - County of Lake, California

Description

General Recruitment Information

Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months).Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list.

The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting.Only online applications are accepted.It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full and requirements.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.Veteran's Preference.

To apply for County examinations- All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system.A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application.All permanent County recruitments will be posted at with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting.When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date.Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes.All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered – resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant.Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details.

Important Notice – The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.Benefits may vary between bargaining units.Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Education and Experience:

Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in museum services, history, anthropology, art or related field

and

Four (4) years of full-time experience in performing professional museum work, including display and exhibit development. Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is strongly preferred.

OR

Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, art, or a directly related field

and

Two (2) years of full-time experience in performing professional museum work, including display and exhibit development. Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is strongly preferred.

OR

Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, art, or a directly related field,

and

Possession of a Master's degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, library science, art or a directly related field.

and

Previous work or volunteer experience in a museum or library. Experience that included assisting in display and exhibit development is strongly preferred.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

Full Job Description

MUSEUM CURATOR

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the daily operations, activities, programs, and services of the Lake County museums, which includes fiscal management, personnel management, program planning and evaluation, and public relations; assists in the development and implementation of museum policies, procedures, and objectives; represents museum activities, programs, and services with the public, boards, and other government agencies; performs professional curator services; performs special assignments as directed; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a specialized classification that is responsible for overseeing and directing the functions and activities of the Lake County museums. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing, coordinating, and supervising the work of staff, preparing and administering the budget, and performing a broad range of professional curator work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and administers museum services and programs for the county.
• Develops and recommends goals, objectives, and policies.
• Makes recommendations on and administers the museum budget, fiscal expenditures, and revenues.
• Supervises, evaluates, and ensures proper training of museum staff, establishing work methods and standards.
• Meets with individuals, groups, and community organizations, providing and disseminating information and explaining museum goals and policies.
• Oversees all aspects of exhibits and programs, including design, content, maintenance, rotation of artifacts and exhibits.
• Develops information and reports regarding museum and staff activities.
• Makes presentations to committees, professional and non-profit organizations, other county departments, and other agencies.
• Interprets and implements administrative decisions, policies, and procedures.
• Directs and reviews grant preparation, management, compliance, reporting requirements, and management.
• Represents the museums with the community, other County staff, boards, commissions, and other organizations.
• Contacts and solicits community members as potential lenders and donors of artifacts, materials, assistance, and information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles of museum and program management and administration.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of professional museum work, including accepted museum registration and cataloguing systems.
• Standard artifact presentation, preservation, and protection methods and techniques.
• County museum policies, rules, and regulations.
• Anthropology and art.
• Standard reference materials.
• Principles of budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Modern office policies and procedures.
• Computer applications for County museum services and functions.
• Development of museum programs and media collections for patrons.
• Community resources.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
• Written and oral communications skills.
• Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, manage, and supervise the functions, staff, and services of the Lake County museums.
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department and assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Use a variety of judgment in the development of museum displays.
• Perform technical work related to care of artifacts and exhibit preparation.
• Read and interpret historical documents.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of data and information.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Prepare promotional and information materials.
• Effectively use computers and computerized museum information systems.
• Analyze and resolve administrative situations and problems.
• Effectively represent the museums in answering questions, responding to inquiries, providing assistance and dealing with requests from the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other agencies.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Education and Experience:

Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in museum services, history, anthropology, art or related field

and

Four (4) years of full-time experience in performing professional museum work, including display and exhibit development. Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is strongly preferred.

OR

Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, art, or a directly related field

and

Two (2) years of full-time experience in performing professional museum work, including display and exhibit development. Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is strongly preferred.

OR

Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, art, or a directly related field,

and

Possession of a Master's degree in an area related to museum services such as history, anthropology, library science, art or a directly related field.

and

Previous work or volunteer experience in a museum or library. Experience that included assisting in display and exhibit development is strongly preferred.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbentsmay interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers:As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

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