Senior Museum Preparator (3522) - SFO

Summary

Job Description The Senior Museum Preparator engages the Airport's audiences by creating exceptional exhibitions. Under general supervision and working as part of a team of senior preparators and on-call preparators, Senior Museum Preparators perform moderately difficult work requiring the exercise of independent judgment in the preparation of exhibitions, and perform and oversee a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation, installation, and care of museum exhibits and works of art. Job duties require a high level of manual dexterity and skill for the handling and preparation of valuable art objects, as well as considerable skill in the use and care of hand and power tools, brazing, and carpentry.SFO Museum is the only accredited museum at an airport and exhibition production methods differ from traditional museums in that exhibitions are designed, built, and tested in out-of-gallery workspaces; disassembled and transported to the Airport terminals; and installed over the course of a few days.The Senior Museum Preparators work with all levels of Museum staff; coordinate with various departments within the Airport; and may communicate with outside individuals and organizations. The positions report to the Exhibition Production Supervisor, work in partnership with each other and colleagues across the Museum, and may oversee the work of TEX 3520 Museum Preparators, as assigned.The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Collaborate in a fast-paced team environment that creates, installs, and deinstalls 30-40 exhibitions annually;Confer with preparation, curatorial, registration, and conservation staff in the planning and construction of exhibitions and accessory materials, acting as lead preparator when assigned;Design and construct exhibition furniture such as cases, pedestals, mannequins, steel, brass, plexiglass, and/or wooden mounts, partitions, walls and special exhibition effects;Paint gallery walls and furniture;Cut and assemble mats and frames for prints, photographs, and drawings;Install, adjust, and remove exhibition lighting fixtures;Install and remove objects within gallery cases and on walls;Install exhibition labels, didactics, and graphics;Utilize manual dexterity and standard museum techniques in the care and handling of irreplaceable and valuable objects;Pack, receive, and unpack art objects;Re-house permanent collection artwork; create box and storage mount construction;Maintain, clean, and upkeep assigned shop area(s);Monitor supply and equipment inventory; report low inventory levels to supervisor;Restock exhibition brochures throughout the Airport terminals;Operate museum trucks, vans, and cars, forklifts (training provided), and pallet jacks;Uphold and enforce safety and security as first priority;Uphold and enforce values of teamwork, mutual respect, open communication, and ready assistance to colleagues;Uphold and enforce values of excellence, innovation, and pride in accomplishment;Use a variety of hand and power tools;Use a variety of brazing and MIG/TIG welding equipment;Use an application of various materials, such as paint, MDF, plywood, steel, brass, plexiglass, and archival materials;Utilize sketches, drawings, diagrams, written, and/or verbal instructions;Perform other duties as outlined in the 3522 Senior Museum Preparator.Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Art, Fine Arts, Museum Studies or a related field. ANDExperience: Two (2) years of verifiable experience in the preparation, fabrication, installation and the care and handling of valuable art objects; making museum mounts for objects; building exhibition furniture and working closely with museum staff at a museum, gallery, or traveling exhibition program. ANDSpecial Condition: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.Substitution: Additional qualifying full time work experience (2000 hours equal one year) as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year of work experience equals thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units.One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification.Desirable QualificationsThe stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred to hiring.Experience working in a fast-moving and dynamic environment;Excellent oral communication skills.Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:Oral Examination (Weight: 100%): Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, ability and skill levels in job related areas. Written assessment type, or other performance-based exercises may be utilized. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final passing score.A passing score on the Oral Examination must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.Note: Only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified of the exact date, time and place to report for the examinations. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.Additional Information Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six months , and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.To find Departments which use this classification, please see the URL provided in the original description.Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three . The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions.Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website.The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion' or ‘no rational basis' for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:Information About the Hiring ProcessConviction HistoryEmployee Benefits OverviewEqual Employment OpportunityDisaster Service WorkerADA AccommodationVeterans PreferenceSeniority Credit in Promotional ExamsRight to WorkCopies of Application DocumentsDiversity StatementApplicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.HOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job Description The Senior Museum Preparator engages the Airport's audiences by creating exceptional exhibitions. Under general supervision and working as part of a team of senior preparators and on-call preparators, Senior Museum Preparators perform moderately difficult work requiring the exercise of independent judgment in the preparation of exhibitions, and perform and oversee a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation, installation, and care of museum exhibits and works of art. Job duties require a high level of manual dexterity and skill for the handling and preparation of valuable art objects, as well as considerable skill in the use and care of hand and power tools, brazing, and carpentry.SFO Museum is the only accredited museum at an airport and exhibition production methods differ from traditional museums in that exhibitions are designed, built, and tested in out-of-gallery workspaces; disassembled and transported to the Airport terminals; and installed over the course of a few days.The Senior Museum Preparators work with all levels of Museum staff; coordinate with various departments within the Airport; and may communicate with outside individuals and organizations. The positions report to the Exhibition Production Supervisor, work in partnership with each other and colleagues across the Museum, and may oversee the work of TEX 3520 Museum Preparators, as assigned.The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Collaborate in a fast-paced team environment that creates, installs, and deinstalls 30-40 exhibitions annually;Confer with preparation, curatorial, registration, and conservation staff in the planning and construction of exhibitions and accessory materials, acting as lead preparator when assigned;Design and construct exhibition furniture such as cases, pedestals, mannequins, steel, brass, plexiglass, and/or wooden mounts, partitions, walls and special exhibition effects;Paint gallery walls and furniture;Cut and assemble mats and frames for prints, photographs, and drawings;Install, adjust, and remove exhibition lighting fixtures;Install and remove objects within gallery cases and on walls;Install exhibition labels, didactics, and graphics;Utilize manual dexterity and standard museum techniques in the care and handling of irreplaceable and valuable objects;Pack, receive, and unpack art objects;Re-house permanent collection artwork; create box and storage mount construction;Maintain, clean, and upkeep assigned shop area(s);Monitor supply and equipment inventory; report low inventory levels to supervisor;Restock exhibition brochures throughout the Airport terminals;Operate museum trucks, vans, and cars, forklifts (training provided), and pallet jacks;Uphold and enforce safety and security as first priority;Uphold and enforce values of teamwork, mutual respect, open communication, and ready assistance to colleagues;Uphold and enforce values of excellence, innovation, and pride in accomplishment;Use a variety of hand and power tools;Use a variety of brazing and MIG/TIG welding equipment;Use an application of various materials, such as paint, MDF, plywood, steel, brass, plexiglass, and archival materials;Utilize sketches, drawings, diagrams, written, and/or verbal instructions;Perform other duties as outlined in the 3522 Senior Museum Preparator.Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Possession of an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Art, Fine Arts, Museum Studies or a related field. ANDExperience: Two (2) years of verifiable experience in the preparation, fabrication, installation and the care and handling of valuable art objects; making museum mounts for objects; building exhibition furniture and working closely with museum staff at a museum, gallery, or traveling exhibition program. ANDSpecial Condition: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.Substitution: Additional qualifying full time work experience (2000 hours equal one year) as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year of work experience equals thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units.One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification.Desirable QualificationsThe stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred to hiring.Experience working in a fast-moving and dynamic environment;Excellent oral communication skills.Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:Oral Examination (Weight: 100%): Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, ability and skill levels in job related areas. Written assessment type, or other performance-based exercises may be utilized. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final passing score.A passing score on the Oral Examination must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.Note: Only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be notified of the exact date, time and place to report for the examinations. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.Additional Information Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six months , and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.To find Departments which use this classification, please see the URL provided in the original description.Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three . The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions.Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website.The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion' or ‘no rational basis' for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:Information About the Hiring ProcessConviction HistoryEmployee Benefits OverviewEqual Employment OpportunityDisaster Service WorkerADA AccommodationVeterans PreferenceSeniority Credit in Promotional ExamsRight to WorkCopies of Application DocumentsDiversity StatementApplicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.HOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.#J-18808-Ljbffr