Class
Code: 01330
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
MUSEUM TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general direction,
performs technical duties associated with the preservation and
restoration of furnishings, artifacts, manuscripts, and other museum exhibits;
performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK
EXAMPLES
Assists
a supervisor in assuring that work assignments are carried out by performing,
in accordance with procedures, policies, and standards specified by a
supervisor, such duties as instructing employees about tasks, answering
questions about procedures and policies, distributing and balancing the
workload and accepting, modifying or rejecting work; may make occasional
suggestions on appointments, promotions, and reassignments.
Designs,
constructs, and mounts exhibits to effectively illustrate the historical significance
of objects; determines which objects should be displayed or stored.
Restores
objects to reflect their original condition by cleaning, reassembling,
repairing, sanding, and painting; locates persons or firms and gets cost
estimates for restoration that cannot be performed by staff.
Researches
historical objects by utilizing library source material to acquire background
information for presentation with objects on display.
Catalogs
the complete collection, including photographs of all artifacts, furnishings,
and archival processing of manuscripts.
Identifies
objects to determine their historical value by applying a knowledge of
archaeology, geology, paleontology, and antiques.
Provides
educational services by conducting specialized tours, answering questions from
visitors, and lecturing in schools, clubs, or other organizations.
Develops
a training book on history, buildings, family, and collections, for in-service
familiarization by guides.
Oversees
the work of guides, security guards and maintenance workers to assure proper
protection of exhibits and satisfactory appearance of the museum.
COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED
Knowledge of the general principles of
exhibit design and layout.
Knowledge of the techniques of
restoration and conservation of historical objects.
Knowledge of historical research
techniques and where to research historical items.
Knowledge of English composition and
grammar.
Ability to apply a knowledge of
archaeology, paleontology, geology, and antiques to the identification of
various objects and determination of their historical value.
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees, officials, special interest
groups and the general public.
Ability to assume responsibility for
the protection and maintenance of museum exhibits.
Skill in the use of carpentry tools and
machinery in the construction and rejuvenation of exhibits.
Displays
high standards of ethical conduct.
Exhibits honesty and integrity.
Refrains from theft-related, dishonest and unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays
a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal
supervision. Demonstrates responsible
behavior and attention to detail.
Responds
appropriately to supervision. Makes an
effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns
behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages
and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses
information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the
audience and nature of the information.
Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Two
years of experience involving the identification, preservation, restoration,
design and/or construction of historical exhibits;
OR
an
equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of
college coursework majoring in art, history, anthropology (or archaeology),
architecture, curatorial-museum management or related subjects dealing with the
identification, preservation, restoration, design, and/or construction of
historical sites or facts for each year of the required experience.
For
certain designated positions the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of
Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise approval, may selectively
request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of
education or six months of experience or a combination thereof in one of the
following areas...
009 American
architecture history
011 anthropology
012 archaeology
014 architecture
015 art
109 curator-museum
management
277 history
401 museum
conservation-set up and maintain exhibits and contents
Applicants desiring
to be considered for these positions should be sure to list applicable coursework
and experience on the application.
Effective Date: 9-15-80 BW