06/01/1977 26150

MUSEUM CURATOR SUPERVISOR, EARTH SCIENCES

DEFINITION: This is supervisory curatorial work which includes responsibility for the statewide earth sciences program of the Historical and Museum Commission.

The employee in this class is responsible for directing and coordinating an earth sciences program to locate, investigate, and preserve fossil, geological, and other specimens and objects of significance or interest in earth sciences field. Work involves supervising the curatorial activities of the Earth Sciences Section of the state museum, and at field sites including the development and maintenance of exhibits devoted to earth sciences subjects. Work also involves organizing and coordinating programs with other public or private agencies, institutions, or individuals to conduct surveys and research to locate, identify, salvage and preserve fossil and other earth sciences specimens; providing professional consultative services on the classification, preservation, and exhibition of earth science specimens; and conducting or directing research and publication activities connected with an earth sciences program. Supervision is exercised over Commonwealth employees and volunteers assigned to Earth Sciences activities including the assigning and reviewing of work, evaluating employee performance, interpreting labor agreements, resolving complaints or grievances, and insuring the development of staff. Work is performed under the administrative direction of a museum of site administrator, and is reviewed through an evaluation of results.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises curators, preparators, clerical and other employees of an Earth Sciences Section of the state museum of field site by assigning work, reviewing completed work for adherence to standards, and evaluating employee performance.

Plans and supervises the operational aspects of the program such as assigning projects or studies, scheduling, and directing the flow of work.

Develops, through individual and group conferences, the efficiency and skill of subordinate employees.

Initiates corrective disciplinary action for minor misconduct by subordinate employees and recommends major corrective disciplinary actions or dismissals.

Receives grievances or complaints, conducts initial investigation into causes and conditions, discusses with employee, and resolves or recommends resolution to grievance or complaint.

Prepares and signs employee performance evaluation reports.

Plans, supervises, and participates in section training activities.

Directs and coordinates the Commission's statewide earth sciences program with interested public and private groups and individuals to locate, investigate, salvage, preserve, and exhibit fossil and other earth sciences specimens.

Supervises and participates in laboratory and other research, publication of results, and dissemination to the public of information pertaining to paleontological, geological, and other earth sciences findings and phenomena on of interest or significance.

Supervises and participates in curatorial work such as accessioning, cataloging, storage, and preservation of the section's earth science collection.

Has charge of development, installation, packing, moving, and maintenance of the state museum's earth sciences exhibits.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITY: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles, practices, methods, and techniques of the earth sciences as they relate to acquiring and caring for an earth science collection.

Knowledge of the principle, practice, methods, and techniques used in the care, cataloging, and preservation of earth sciences specimens and objects, and in the preparation, construction, and maintain of museum exhibits devoted to earth sciences subjects.

Knowledge of source materials for earth sciences research and of research methodology and techniques appropriate for maximum utilization of collecting and research findings for educational and promotional purposes.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of museum administration.

Knowledge of the principles and methods of employee supervision.

Knowledge of current labor agreement provisions which affect the supervision of employees, including the assignment of work and overtime, scheduling of employees, handling of grievances, and evaluation of work performance.

Skill in identifying and classifying fossil, geological, and other earth sciences specimens.

Ability to plan and supervise the work of curators, preparators, and clerical employees engaged in earth sciences and supportive activities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private groups and individuals concerned with earth sciences matters.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year as a Museum Curator, Earth Science 2;

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Two years of curatorial work in the Earth Sciences field, and a master's degree in Geology or one of the other scientific specialty subjects in the Earth Sciences field, including or supplemented by either a museum studies course at the graduate level recognized by the American Association of Museums or a museum internship.

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Any equivalent combination of experience and training which would afford the applicant the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.