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CURATORIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

DEFINITION: This is managerial work involving curatorial responsibility for the collections of the Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).

An employee in this class plans and directs the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical employees engaged in curatorial activities for The State Museum or for the field sites of the Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums. Responsibilities include directing collection management programs for the PHMC and the registration program for the Conservation Center in the Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums. Work involves developing and implementing the long-range exhibit programs and overseeing the acquisition and deaccessioning of collection objects by organizing and coordinating programs with other public and private agencies, institutions, or individuals. Duties include developing program and financial budgets for program areas and planning, directing, and monitoring the expenditure of financial and personnel resources. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Director, Bureau of The State Museum or an administrator in the Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Develops the efficiency and skill of subordinate supervisors through individual and group conferences.

Plans and directs the collection program with interested public and private groups and individuals to locate, investigate, accession, preserve, and exhibit artifacts or other objects of interest and/or significance in the assigned field(s).

Plans, directs, and participates in research, publication of results, and dissemination of information to the public pertaining to the collection program.

Manages and directs curatorial work such as accessioning, cataloging, storing, and preserving the collections.

Plans and oversees the exhibition program.

Manages and directs the operation of the registrar's office for The State Museum or the Conservation Center.

Develops and manages the financial budget and personnel resources.

Identifies and seeks funding sources for exhibitions and programs, including grant writing, corporate solicitations and foundation support.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

Employees in this class may participate in the performance of their subordinates' work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of American and Pennsylvania history, with particular reference to social, cultural, military, scientific, industrial, fine arts, and technological developments as they relate to the collections and care of artifacts and objects reflecting such developments.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in the care, cataloging, preservation, and restoration of artifacts and objects of historic and/or aesthetic significance or interest.

Knowledge of the research, development, preparation, construction, and maintenance of museum exhibits involving artifacts and objects of historic and/or aesthetic significance or interest.

Knowledge of basic source materials for research in the assigned specialty area(s).

Knowledge of research methodology and techniques used to exploit collection and research findings for educational and promotional purposes.

Knowledge of general management principles and practices including personnel administration, budgeting, and other management skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of museum administration.

Knowledge of the principles and methods of employee supervision including the assignment of work and overtime, scheduling of employees, handling of grievances, and evaluation of work performance.

Ability to identify and classify artifacts and objects of historic and/or aesthetic value.

Ability to perform historical research.

Ability to research, develop, plan and curate museum quality exhibits.

Ability to lecture, publish, and provide instruction in the specialty area(s).

Ability to plan and supervise the work of curator supervisors, curators, preparators, conservators, and registrars engaged in the specialty area(s) and supportive activities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private groups and individuals concerned with the specialty area(s).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Two years as a Museum Curator Supervisor in the area of Archeology, Earth Sciences, History or Natural Science;

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Four years of supervisory or managerial curatorial work in any one or more of the fields of History of Decorative Arts, History of Fine Arts, History, or History of Science, Industry and Technology; and a Master's Degree in American History or related concentration, including or supplemented by either a museum studies course or internship at the graduate level.

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An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes a Master's Degree in American History or related concentration, including orsupplemented by either a museum studies course or internship at the graduate level.