Lead Conservation Technician - AR60083397

The Lead Conservation Technician at the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is responsible for various preservation activities on archival materials, including cleaning, de-acidification, and creating custom housings. The role involves managing lab spaces, supervising interns, and collaborating on exhibitions. The position requires experience with rare books and museum objects and is based in North Carolina, indicating it is not a remote job.
Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Archives , Records

Job Classification Title

Museum Technician III (S)

Position Number

60083397

Grade

NC05

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 Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work

The Lead Conservation Technician works under the general supervision of the Archives Conservator. The Lead Conservation Technician is responsible for performing a variety of basic, intermediate, and advanced treatments on

archival material and participates in a wide range of preservation activities to optimize the long-term care of the State Archives of North Carolina collections. Treatments may include surface cleaning, remediation, humidification, flattening, de-acidification, mending, and stabilizing materials to be digitized. The Lead Conservation Technician also assists in creating custom housings for archival materials and in preparing and stabilizing materials for exhibitions and loans. The Lead Conservation Technician, under the supervision of the Archives Conservator, designs and constructs protective enclosures, exhibit mounts, supports, and labeling, and manages the storage and inventory of exhibit furniture and supplies. Additionally, the Lead Conservation Technician assists with installation/de-installation of exhibits. The Lead Conservation Technician, in partnership with the Archives Conservator, liaises with borrowing institutions and internal staff to realize exhibition needs. The Lead Conservation Technician assists the Conservator with managing lab spaces, equipment and supervising conservation interns as needed. The Lead Conservation Technician works with the Conservation Technician to maintain integrated pest management and environmental monitoring practices, and works with the Collections Management Branch Head and Conservator to uphold and improve integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, and disaster planning policy and systems. The Lead Conservation Technician participates in preservation projects, inventories, and collection surveys to determine conservation or preservation needs for collections.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Prior experience working with rare or valuable book and paper items or museum objects and demonstrated manual dexterity and experience handling fragile or deteriorating library or archival materials.
• Familiarity with general conservation laboratory procedures and ability to safely use standard conservation laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Familiarity with integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, and disaster recovery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current conservation and preservation standards, practices, and ethics.
• Ability to review the work of others, in partnership with the Archives Conservator, as well as work independently and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, government officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and distill technical advice.
• Thorough knowledge of exhibit design, production, and current exhibit techniques in an archive or a museum setting and skills in creative design.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $33,902.00 - $44,527.00

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 on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
• Prior demonstrated experience in exhibit preparation, including preparing book and paper objects for exhibit and designing exhibit components, such as supports and displays.
• Prior experience with integrated pest management and environmental monitoring.
• Prior demonstrated experience working with book and paper objects, in terms of handling, condition reporting, stabilizing through treatment, and housing.

Position/Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. and can unpack, shelve, and shift large quantities of archival materials with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time when performing conservation treatments.
• Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to chemicals, dust, and mold is possible.
• Must have manual dexterity.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
• * This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. **

This position is located at:

109 E. Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

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.

Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, design or related field from an appropriately accredited institution with course work in three-dimensional design AND two years of experience in museum exhibit design;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• * This classification requires coursework in three-dimensional design. To receive credit, transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

Section/Unit Description

The Collections Management Branch of the Division of Archives and Records is responsible for a wide variety of

conservation, preservation, imaging, micrographic, and photographic functions. Among its responsibilities are creation of security microfilm of public records for state, local and municipal agencies; protection of the State Archives security microfilm holdings in its security vault; photographic and microfilm duplication services; conservation treatment of documentary material; preservation reformatting of collections; digital imaging projects; photography services; and quality control testing and documentation.

Division Description

The Division of Archives and Records seeks to be a national leader in providing quality guidance on information stewardship in North Carolina and in creating simplified and integrated access to authentic information. We document the history and culture of our state through diverse collecting. We protect citizen rights and promote government transparency by providing equitable access and stewardship for public and historical records. We broaden understanding and engagement in North Carolina’s rich history through outreach and collaboration.

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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 www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s 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: 919-814-6670

EEO Statement

T he 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 Riley

Email:

employment@dncr.nc.gov