Museum Tech I (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Museum Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC03

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Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with NC DNCR Museum of Natural Science located at 11 W. Jones Street Raleigh NC Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

The Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Museum of Natural Sciences is seeking a Museum Tech I for (3) temporary assignments. The work schedule is full time with sporadic scheduling.

The selected candidate(s) for these roles will:
Punctually opening and closing the Living Conservatory to Museum guests according to set schedules and supervisor instructions; working either fixed or flexible schedules
Staffing - the entry and exit positions in the Living Conservatory according to operating procedures and coordinating with the team to ensure smooth operation during the workday
Interpreting - Living Conservatory content and related topics answering guest questions and fostering a guest experience that is exciting informative and inclusive
Continually monitoring the animals plants and resources in the Living Conservatory; identifying potential issues; creating records and communicating with care staff
Identifying and intervening in cases of problem guest behavior; protecting animals plants and other assets contacting Museum animal care and security staff as needed

As determined by the supervisor this position may also:
Support and deliver other types of guest-facing programming during Museum events
and other duties when needed

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

• Working knowledge of basic natural history zoology botany or similar field applicable to the area of assignment.
• Basic ability to judge risk and effectively minimize common dangers for guests (wet floors access to restricted areas preventing damage etc).
• Great customer service skills with the ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests of all ages.

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as related to knowledge skills and abilities in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Janice Scott Kearney

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