CITY OF MEMPHIS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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THE CITY CHARTER REQUIRES THAT CITY EMPLOYEES MUST ESTABLISH RESIDENCE WITHIN SHELBY COUNTY WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM DATE OF EMPLOYMENT. PROOF OF RESIDENCE WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE
POSITION: CONSERVATOR – (1 Opening)
ANNUAL SALARY: $31,220.80 – $46,508.80
BI-WEEKLY: $1,200.80 – $1,788.80
Parks & Neighborhoods/Pink Palace Museum J.O. #14-104-R1
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general guidance of the Manager of Collection in the care of prehistoric and historic artifacts, archival objects, and geological and biological specimens in the collections or on loan. Supervises and oversees assigned personnel to provide training, work direction, assignment of duties, performance evaluations, and initiate discipline actions. Plans and directs activities of personnel engaged in handling, moving, and mounting museum artifacts and specimens. Ensures the useful life of the artifacts and specimens through monitoring and regulating environmental conditions in the galleries and storage areas. Plans and implements procedures for cleaning, stabilizing, and restoring artifacts and specimens. Creates and maintains condition reports and conservation reports. Notifies supervisor when problems of restoration require outside experts. Participates in packing and unpacking artifacts and specimens to transfer to and from other museums and donors. Coordinates the installation of artifacts and specimens in exhibitions. Works with the Museum Foundation in making mounts for objects on loan or in the permanent collection. Develops and recommends Disaster Response plan for collections in case of disaster. Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with volunteers, management, and staff on a variety of conservation issues and concerns. Assists subordinates with the performance of tasks to achieve completion, when necessary.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate pallet jacks and hand trucks. Requires some lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to operate general office equipment such as computer and telephone. Must be able to traverse throughout the museum when conducting inspections of specimens and artifacts. Requires ability to perform manual work which will involve reaching, handling, crouching, climbing, balancing and lifting equipment, materials or supplies, which can weigh up to 50 lbs.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in museum environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in museum sciences, archeology, history, chemistry, geology, or a related field and one (1) year museum conservation or preparation work experience; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Two (2) additional years of conservation experience preferred. One (1) year supervisory or lead experience preferred.
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