[Nhcoll-l] Job Announcement: New Mexico Museum of Natural History

[Vanessa Rhue]

The following job announcement is posted on behalf of Mary Moore.

Link to Job Post:
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Bioscience Collections Specialist (DCA #4769)
Salary: $28,766.40 - $50,044.80 Annually
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Permanent Position
Agency: Department of Cultural Affairs
Job Number: 2018-00869
Closing: 3/8/2018 11:59 PM Mountain

Job Description

*Purpose of Position:*
*Why does the job exist?*
The position will be responsible for the maintenance and management of the
Bioscience collections by providing expert physical care, providing access
to collections through loans for visitors and responding to inquiries in
their area of expertise. This position will also contribute to exhibitions
and public programs, work closely with curators in the department and
maintain an electronic database of all specimens in the collection and
associated metadata.

*How does it get done?*
The position will manage the Biological collections to maintain
organization and care of specimens in accordance with established
professional museum standards and provide information on and access to the
collections for biological researchers.  The position will also prepare and
catalog biological specimens and maintain up-to-date electronic database in
accordance with accepted museum standards. This position will also conserve
biological specimens and participate in the integrated pest management
(IPM) program throughout the Museum to maximize care of specimens and
minimize use of toxic chemicals. Incumbent will participate in museum
public programs related to biological collections to educate the public
about the value of biological collections and facilitate research use of
Museum biological collections. The collection specialist may also be
involved in field collecting of specimens in coordination with curators,
students or volunteers at the museum.

*Who are the customers?*
This position will serve museum visitors and researchers who are interested
in the collections.

*The Ideal Candidate:*
The ideal candidate has experience working with the following:

   - Electronic Databases
   - Museum Exhibits
   - Public Programs
   - Museum collections' management, care and documentation


Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

This position is a Pay Band 60.


Classification Description

*Museum Technician & Conservator Advanced*
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Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Art History or other area of specialization such as
Museum Studies, Museology, Conservation Science, Anthropology or History;
and two (2) years supervised experience working with museum
artifacts/collections.  Depending upon the Museum and the nature of the
position, the hiring agency may modify the experience. Any combination of
education from an accredited college or university in a related field
and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may
substitute for the required education and experience.

*Employment Requirements:*
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess and
maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of
New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification
as a condition of continued employment.

*Statutory Requirements:*
N/A
Supplemental Information

*Why You Should Join Our Team *
You will receive great health and retirement benefits. We also provide
generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have
a positive work-life balance.



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Office setting working in a Collections laboratory where specimens are
prepped for display and research. Use of hand tools and computer. Must be
able to lift 25 lbs.

*Conditions of Employment: *
Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will
vary based on each agency's utilization, essential functions, and the
recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are
subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities.
*Default FLSA Status:*
Exempt. FLSA status may be determined to be different at the agency level
based on the agency's utilization of the position.

*Bargaining Unit:*
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all
terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

*Agency Contact Information:*
Ayesha Burdett, (505) 841-2887, or email: Ayesha.Burdett at state.nm.us

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Address 2600 Cerrillos Road

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505.
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