Assistant Museum Curator (30 HOURS/WEEK)

General Recruitment Information ASSISTANT MUSEUM CURATOR - BENEFIT ELIGIBLE - 30 HOURS A WEEK (PART TIME) 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 job description 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 www.
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us 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: Two (2) years of full-time experience in performing museum work, including display and exhibit development.
AND Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in museum services, history, anthropology, art or related field.
Additional directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Full Job Description ASSISTANT MUSEUM CURATOR DEFINITION Under general supervision, assists the Museum Curator with the daily operations of the Lake County museums; provides administrative support in the organization, management, direction, and supervision of museum activities, programs, and services; assists with program planning, service evaluation, and public relations; represents the museums’ activities, programs, and services to the public and to community organizations; performs curator services; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a specialized technical classification that assists the Museum Curator with overseeing and directing the functions and activities of the Lake County museums.
The incumbent in this classification also performs curator work by developing displays, exhibits, and museum docent activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff, depending on the assigned area.
May coordinate, train, and/or lead the work of other 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.
Assists the Museum Curator with the daily operations of the Lake County museums.
Directs and/or participates in the accessioning, cleaning, and storage of artifacts, in accordance with museum policies.
Directs or performs exhibit maintenance; researches, designs, and constructs exhibits; designs labels, signs, and flyers; hangs, mounts, and frames objects for display.
Conducts research on various museum-related topics.
Composes informative historical descriptions of artifacts.
Maintains files relating to incoming and outgoing loans of objects and artifacts.
Receives the public; and may open, secure, and close museums.
Coordinates and participates in education and training programs.
Prepares press releases, announcements, and public notices.
Directs and trains docents; may conduct museum tours for visitors, groups, and school classes.
Provides information and answers questions about exhibits, programs, and historical sites in Lake County.
Orders office and curator supplies as necessary.
Maintains statistical information regarding attendance and volunteer hours.
Responds to administrative and/or operational problems and reports outcome to the Museum Curator.
Performs a variety of administrative support duties such as answering the telephone, opening and sorting the mail, and maintaining and reconciling records of expenditures.
May coordinate museum and/or staff resources and functions with community groups, organizations, and other County departments.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of museum work, including accepted museum registration and cataloging systems.
Basic principles of anthropology and art.
Standard reference materials for museum information.
Standard artifact presentation and preservation methods and techniques.
Computer applications applicable to county museum services and functions.
Community resources of interest to museums.
Principles of work coordination, planning, and lead direction.
Modern office policies and procedures.
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: Assist with planning, organizing, leading, and coordinating the functions, staff, and services of the Lake County museums.
Read and interpret historical documents.
Perform technical work related to the care of museum artifacts and the preparation of exhibits.
Gather, organize, analyze, and present data and information.
Provide work coordination, planning, and lead direction to staff.
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports.
Prepare public relations, promotional, and informational material.
Use computers and computerized museum information systems effectively.
Work with considerable independence and initiative while exercising good judgment in recognizing scope of the authority.
Analyze and resolve administrative situations and problems.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, representatives of other agencies, and other County staff when explaining the services, functions, and policies of the Lake County museums.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Regularly work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
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: Two (2) years of full-time experience in performing museum work, including display and exhibit development.
AND Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in museum services, history, anthropology, art or related field.
Additional directly related education and/or experience 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.
Incumbents may 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.
RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).
CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.
The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification.
Please contact Human Resources for more information.
HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents.
The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.
VACATION – 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years.
Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year.
Pro-rated for part-time employees.
HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year.
Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule.
The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases.
Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.
SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.
CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE – SDI is available to some County employees.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.
Agency County of Lake Address 255 N.
Forbes Street Lakeport, California, 95453 Phone 707-263-2213