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<div>See the job posting below. Please note the application requirements
(under "where to apply") and the short window to apply (until June 25).
The CMS-100 application is available at <a href="http://work.illinois.gov" target="_blank">http://work.illinois.gov</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>Meredith Mahoney<br></div><div>Curator of Zoology<br></div><div>Illinois State Museum</div><div><br></div><div>---</div><div>
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</span><span> </span><span> </span><u>ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES</u><span> </span>#5816</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is
inviting applications for the following position:<span> </span><span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Position Title:<span>
</span></span></b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Curator 1, Geology</span></u><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span> </span><span> </span>Monthly Salary
Range: </span></b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span> </span><span> </span>$3792-5601 </span></u><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span> </span><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Position Location:</span></b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
IL State Museum Research & Collections Center, 1011 E. Ash St., Springfield
– Sangamon County</span></u><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span></span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></b><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m (1 hour
unpaid lunch), Saturday, Sunday Off<span> </span><span></span></span></u></p>
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events, some evenings or weekends may be required.<u><span></span></u></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><b><u><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Description
of Duties</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Manages Geology/Paleontology collections of the Illinois State
Museum, with strengths in Quaternary mammals and Paleozoic flora; works with
Illinois State Museum staff and others to develop and improve access to
collection information through digital technology. Conducts and promotes
collections and/or field research on Illinois and Midwestern or Central U.S.
geology, paleontology, paleobiology, and topics related to the Museum’s
mission.<span> </span>Participates in exhibit
development and educational programming. Generates external funds for
collection management, research and education. Works generally at his/her own
direction in consultation with Museum Director and/or other senior staff. Conducts
and publishes original scholarly research contributing to new knowledge and
interpretations on topics associated with Midwestern geology, paleontology, and
related themes. Writes reports and articles for publication in professional
peer-reviewed journals, museum publications, and popular outlets that bring
state, national, and international recognition to the Illinois State Museum.<span> </span>Presents research and programs for public and
scholarly professional audiences.<span>
</span>Oversees the completion of loan forms, donor forms, and accession &
catalog records for objects in the geology/paleontology collection.<span> </span>Performs at a level that reflects national
standards and best practices of an accredited museum. Must be familiar with all
relevant state and federal laws.<span> </span>Abides
by professional, museum, and State Employees ethics.<span> </span>Participates in state and national
professional organizations. Works with senior and subordinate staff to
establish objectives, implement programs, and conduct evaluations. <span>Performs other duties as assigned by the
Museum Director and/or other senior staff.</span></span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> <span> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">All curators are ambassadors for the Illinois State Museum and its
programs.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><b><u><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Desirable
Education, Training and Experience<span></span></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Minimum of a Ph.D. is preferred in geology,
paleontology, or related discipline, with 3 years of curatorial experience and
research experience in a museum, university, or similar institution.<span> </span>Educational background and experience in
Midwestern or Central U.S. geology paleontology, paleobiology, and other
disciplines relevant to the Museum’s geology/paleontology collections and
programs preferred. Experience with field and laboratory research and
procedures required; Experience in the development and management of
geology/paleontology collections and related databases required; Demonstrable
accomplishments in geological/paleontological research, with experience in
interdisciplinary research projects preferred; Experience with public education
and exhibition programming desired; and record of grant and contract awards
preferred. <span></span></span></p>
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Send a compelling cover letter, curriculum vitae, CMS100 Employment
Application, and contact information for three professional references by
e-mail to </u></span><a href="mailto:tammy.wheeler@illinois.gov"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">tammy.wheeler@illinois.gov</span></a><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">.<span> </span>Please contact Tammy Wheeler, HR
Coordinator/IL State Museum, by e-mail or phone (217-785-4919), with any
questions concerning the position.<span></span></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><b><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:red">Applicants should note that this
position is exempt from the State Personnel Code and is under the Board of the
Illinois State Museum. This is a Bargaining Unit position.<span> </span><span></span></span></i></b></p>
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for this position should complete a Bid Form, attach it to an application, and
submit it directly to the name and address listed above.<span> </span>Bid Forms may be obtained at any Department
of Natural Resources facility.<span></span></span></b></p>
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discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion,
handicap, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical stature
and/or any non-merit factor in admission, treatment or employment in programs
or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois
Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution.<span> </span>The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is
responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/785-0067.<span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0.1in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b>DATE POSTED:<u><span> </span>June 12, 2019<span> </span></u>LAST DAY TO APPLY:<u><span> June </span>25, 2019<span>
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