Position at North Carolina Museum of History

History Museum Conservator
 North Carolina Museum of History

Vacancy Number: 60083993
Salary Grade: 68
Salary Range: $35337 - $56330
Hiring Range: $35337 - $39224

Department: Cultural Resources
Division: CR CDS A&H MOH INT OPS Collections
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: Raleigh

Closing Date: Mar 12, 2010

Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work

    The NC museum of history seeks a professional conservator to
    preserve the museum s objects collection. The conservator shall
    be responsible for completing conservation condition reports and
    surveys; making recommendations for treatment; performing
    treatments; making recommendations for the handling, display and
    storage of objects; and for providing consultation to other
    museums and individuals about artifact conservation. Applicants
    must have a general knowledge of nc, southern, and american
    history as well as extensive knowledge of decorative arts and
    material culture; demonstrated experience in all aspects of
    documentation, examination, analysis and treatment of a variety
    of museum artifacts; and knowledge of all standard conservation
    principles and practices. Some night and weekend work and
    overnight travel required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Demonstrated knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry,
    knowledge of equipment needs and safe operations of conservation
    lab, standard conservation ethics, principles and practices.
    Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with
    diverse staff, volunteers, and patrons. Ability to work in
    objects laboratory setting with conservation chemicals. Ability
    to sustain conservation tasks for extended periods of time.

Training and Experience Requirements

    A Masters degree in museum conservation, textiles or museum
    studies which include courses in chemistry, textile or object
    conservation and one-year of experience related to the
    conservation of various metals, alloys, woods, textiles and
    other leathers; or an equivalent combination of training and
    experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited
    institutions.

How to Apply: All applicants must complete and submit a State of
North Carolina Employment Application (PD-107) to the Department of
Cultural Resources (DCR), Human Resources Division (HR). To obtain
an application, please see

    <URL:http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm>

The application pages must be signed. A separate application is
required for each position and location for which you are applying.
Applicants seeking Veteran Preference must submit either a copy of
DD Form 214 or Discharge Orders along with the application. A resume
in lieu of the required state application will not be accepted.
Place the position number and job title for which applying in the
Job Applied section on the application. Incomplete applications will
not be considered. Applications can be mailed to DCR HR Division,
4603 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-4603 or if desired can
be hand delivered to 109 E. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601.
Applications must be received in the DCR HR Division by 5:00 pm on
the closing date of the position announcement. Faxed or emailed
applications will not be considered. Contact phone number is
919-807-7373.

PS  My email is quite undependable.  If I do not respond to your
message within two business days, then it is unlikely that I've seen
it.  If your message is particularly important please call me.

Perry Hurt
Associate Conservator
North Carolina Museum of Art
919-664-6813
Museum phone: 919-839-6262
Fax: 919-733-8034


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