PREPARATOR (METAL & PLASTIC WORKER-OPERATIONAL #4523)

Closing Date/Time: Sat. 02/04/12 11:59 PM Mountain Time

Salary: $10.87 - $19.34 Hourly ($22,609.60 - $40,227.20 Annually)

Job Type: Permanent Position

Location: Santa Fe (City), New Mexico

Department: New Mexico Museum of Art / Department of Cultural Affairs

Purpose of Position

Position is responsible for reconfiguration and fabrication of museum exhibits as well as re-design and modernize existing museum exhibits, updating with latest technologies.  Position will develop and create designs according to specifications agreed upon by Exhibits Department. Additionally, this position will perform research and develops methods for repair enhancements. Position is also responsible for installation of exhibits and exhibit components and will provide support with installation of fragile museum specimens and audio visual equipment.

Nature of Work
Metal workers and plastic workers produce and install exhibit structures, artifact mounts and graphics. They apply archival principles, preservation methods and techniques to exhibits for conservation and aesthetic purposes. They provide consultation in regards to specific materials and methods to be used along with the principles and practices of records management in arranging, describing, and storing materials. They apply standardized methods and procedures to the application of preservative and restorative treatment and to the maintenance of appropriate environments for object preservation. They provide consultation in regards to specific materials and methods to be used.

Examples of Duties:

Note: Examples of Work are intended to be cumulative for each progressively higher level of work. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning other duties which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

• ·        Employees in this Role prepare and install museum artifacts, specimens, and works of art for exhibition, research and collections storage. 
• ·        Employees work from designs, plans, blueprints, and other specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year experience applying archival principles, preservation methods and techniques to exhibits for conservation and aesthetic purposes.

Knowledge Required

• ·        Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• ·        Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• ·        Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• ·        Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• ·        Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Skills Required

• ·        Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• ·        Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• ·        Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• ·        Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• ·        Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• ·        Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• ·        Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• ·        Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• ·        Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• ·        Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others. 

Working Conditions:
Some minor electrical work and exposure to chemicals and dust from power tools with exposure to cold and hot conditions with some walking required. Ability to lift up to 95 lbs.

Conditions of Employment:  Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each agency’s utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is posted. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Default FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. FLSA status may be determined to be different at the agency level based on the agency’s utilization of the position.

Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Agency Contact Information: Mary Jebsen, (505) 476-5064.

Applicant Help/How to Apply:
www.spo.state.nm.us/State_Employment.aspx

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Must apply between 1/6/2012 and Sat. 02/04/2012 11:59 PM Mountain Time