NPS Cultural Resources Emergency Management Technician

In cooperation with the National Park Service the Great Basin Institute (GBI) is recruiting a Cultural Resources Emergency Management Technician to work cooperatively with National Park Service staff at the four NPS sites in Contra Costa County CA including: Eugene ONeill National Historic Site (EUON) in Danville John Muir National Historic Site (JOMU) in Martinez Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (POCH) in Concord and Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park (RORI) in Richmond.

This project entails developing three Museum Collection Emergency Response Plans (MCEOP) and three Museum Fire chapters to be included in the parks Structural Fire Management Plans (one of each plan for JOMU EUON/POCH and RORI). Working under the direction of the Museum Curator plan templates professional survey assessment results and information about current park practices will be provided to aid plan development. Established emergency response supply caches will be inventoried and evaluated and the research associate will provide recommendations for additional supplies based on threats assessed in the MCEOPs. The research associate will conduct staff training sessions about emergency supply cache locations supply use and prescribed emergency response procedures as outlined in the finalized plans.

Timeline:

• Mid-January 2027 through September 2027 33 week appointment;
• Part time(16 hours/week);
• Schedule: Two eight hour days a week.

Location:

This position is primarily located in the administrative headquarters for Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond CA. Incorporated on August 3 1905 Richmond has a rich history and played a significant role during World War II on the home front. Known for its central location in the Bay Area just 16 miles northeast of San Francisco which makes it a hub for transportation with two Interstate freeways railroads a deepwater shipping port and a combined BART and AMTRAK station. The yearly temperature typically varies from a low of 42F to a high of 77F rarely dipping below 35F or exceeding 87F.

Occasional same-day site visits within office hours to John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez CA and Eugene ONeill National Historic Site in Danville CA (both located in Contra Costa County and within 30 miles of Richmond) will be required.

Compensation and Benefits:

Wage: $36.97 hourly;

Benefits:

• Sick Leave;
• Access to Pro Deals

Minimum requirements:

Successful completion of a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution that includes major study in a field directly related to museum studies. Additionally experience or training which includes topics such as: museum collection management emergency planning emergency response and salvage Incident Command System risk assessment museum-specific hazards fire safety and physical security procedures. Demonstrates excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Preferred:

In addition to the above preference is given to an individual with a masters degree from an information science or public history program with an emphasis in museum collection management. Familiarity with past current and emerging trends in the fields of heritage protection and disaster preparedness.

TO APPLY

Please submit an up-to-date resume a one-page cover letter that details your interest in the position and any qualifications not fully outlined in your resume and contact information for threeprofessional references. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands stand walk bend and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus working with computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

The overall nature of the Indoor position is sedentary requiring some physical effort and occasional exertion. There is occasional exposure to environmental conditional such as heat cold and temperature changes.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organizations ongoing needs.All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Disclaimer: Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position GBI reserves the right to change the same including to change add to or subtract from the duties outlined within the sole discretion of the organization at any time with or without advance notice.