paleonet Curator position

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Temporary Museum Curator position available in Vernal Utah


UTAH DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION

NUMBER 30 	OPENING DATE: 08-04-03
CLOSING DATE: 08-15-03

ANNOUNCES
The Position of
MUSEUM CURATOR
Salary Range:  $13.42 to $20.17 (Step Range 40-55)


Available for consideration by all State Career Service and 
Probationary Employees.  This is a two-year time limited position 
with benefits, which may become permanent. This position is located 
in Vernal, Utah, at the Utah Field House of Natural History State 
Park Museum.  [THIS IS A PUBLIC RECRUITMENT].

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Responsible for acquiring, cataloging and storing all incoming and 
existing specimen and artifacts in the collection at the Utah Field 
House of Natural History State Park Museum; establishes and follows 
schedules for routine inspection of collections, both items on 
exhibit and in storage, to check for deterioration or damage; obtains 
funds for collection care and management, research, and special 
projects through grant applications and other fund raising 
activities; provides technical expertise in the development of 
exhibits and interpretive materials and programs; provides research 
and interpretation on collections and issues relevant to the research 
and interpretive scope of the museum; writes technical reports and 
articles; coordinates special exhibits and programs; coordinates 
group visitor activities, including those for school children; 
conducts lectures and group tours of the museum; works in cooperation 
with other agencies; supervises volunteer and seasonal staff involved 
in curatorial and interpretive duties; assists in general 
park-related duties including visitor services, janitorial and gift 
shop operations; and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills in the following areas:  paleontology, geology, museum studies 
with an emphasis in natural history museums/paleontology/geology; 
collections management of natural history collections; public 
relations; grant writing; public presentations; interpretation of 
paleontology/geology to the public; coordination of group visitor 
activities, especially school groups; supervise subordinate 
personnel; identify and properly catalog natural history specimen and 
artifacts.

Preference may be given to individuals with education and/or 
experience in museum studies related to natural history, 
paleontology, geology or collections management.

DNR merit employees may apply by completing the reverse side of this 
announcement and returning it to he Human Resource Office, 1594 West 
North Temple, SLC, UT  84114-5610 by 5:00 pm of the closing date. All 
other applicants must submit a resume with a Utah Skill Match cover 
sheet to the Department of Human Resource Management, 2120 State 
Office Building, SLC, UT 84114 or email both as attachments to 
utahskill@utah.gov before 5:00 pm of closing date.  The Utah Skill 
Match cover sheet can be downloaded at www.dhrm.utah.gov.  In 
addition, public applicants must contact the DNR Human Resource 
office at (801) 538-7210 to ensure consideration for this position. 
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Department of Natural Resources complies with the Americans with 
Disabilities Act.  Hearing impaired employees who wish further 
information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TDD number, 
538-7458.  Individuals who desire reasonable accommodation during the 
interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 
538-7210. PCN S387