Collections Manager MOH

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Museum of History

Job Classification Title

Museum Curator II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work

This position is responsible for all aspects of the management of collections at the three maritime museums in Beaufort Hatteras and Southport. Duties include oversight of all acquisitions de-accessions incoming and outgoing loans and the collections database. Employee conducts research on artifacts and archives in the collections; monitors the care and preservation of collections and coordinates collection resources concepts and content throughout the museums standardizing best collection policies and procedures. The position provides expertise to staff and patrons/researchers and supervises permanent seasonal intern and volunteer staff.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage all collections at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum at Hatteras the North Carolina Maritime at Beaufort and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.
Supervises two full-time positions the Registrar and Conservator interns temporary staff and volunteers and provides training and guidance to colleagues who document artifacts in Southport and Hatteras and may receive collections for consideration from donors.
Interacts with donors lenders borrowers and museum colleagues in the acquisition of collections as well as loans for the exhibition program.
Interacts with conservators archivists and architectural historians to assess collections determine preservation priorities and to upgrade care for diverse collections.
Works with staff of the Underwater Archaeology branch to coordinate the transfer of QAR collections to the storage facility in Beaufort and specific guidelines for borrowers.
Provides expertise to staff and patrons for educational programs and exhibitions.
Schedules and runs the Maritime Collections Committee.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35984 - $50337

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Experience working with collections care and management.

• Experience in management of staff and schedules.

• Experience working on exhibition development.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work Mondays-Fridays 8:00am-5:30pm.

• Ability to lift push pull crouch bend and other forms of movement for the position with or without accommodation.

• Must have a valid drivers license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

*THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY*

This position is located at:

315 Front Street

Beaufort NC 28516

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in Art History Biology Botany Conservation Education History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of museum or related work

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section/Unit Description

The Maritime Museum is part of the Division of State History Museums and is dedicated to the preservation advancement and presentation of maritime history shipwrecks and related natural history of coastal North Carolina. The groups interpretive region stretches from the Virginia border through Brunswick County including all contiguous sound and ocean waters in coastal counties. These museums preserve research exhibit and interpret their collections for the benefit of the general public and diverse audiences in order to: inspire appreciation; encourage discovery; promote an active responsible understanding for the maritime history and heritage of the coastal region in a local regional national and international context; and encourage visitors to reflect on their own lives and place in history.

Division Description

The North Carolina Museum of History Division promotes the understanding of the history and material culture of North Carolina for the educational benefit of North Carolinians. Through collections and historical Interpretation its museums encourage citizens and visitors to explore and understand the past; to reflect on their lives and their place in history; and to preserve state regional and local history for future generations. here to learn about employee perks and benefits.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

We are an Employment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601

Phone:

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Melissa Hill Riley

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