MUSEUM ATTENDANT 2 - Minimum Qualifications Waived APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $39,421.44 to $56,689.20 PAY GRADE: 23 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs (http://nvculture.org/) Division: Museums & History Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa Job Class Code: 07.846 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 48681 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/29/2024 Close Date: 09/19/2024 Recruiter: SONJA GRASS Phone: (775)684-0106 Email: SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 20 Days 22 Hrs 40 Mins The PositionMuseum Attendants assist visitors at museums and provide information and directions and perform routine security activities to ensure the safety of visitors and protect exhibits.PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-06, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept. In addition, incumbents, working closely with a Curator and/or assigned supervisor, perform a variety of tasks including the composition of newsletter and/or website articles and content; assist with program and special event planning and implementation; lead school tours and set up for lectures; manage volunteer program to include recruiting and training volunteers in general museum responsibilities; schedule and coordinate docents and volunteers; prepare paperwork for the acquisition of artifacts and catalogs; index research material; and perform other duties as requested by a Curator. Museum Attendant II's may also be assigned responsibility for the daily operation of the museum store which includes conducting sales, reconciling sales at end-of-shift, stocking shelves, taking inventory, preparing purchase requisitions, and creating displays. This is the advanced journey level in the series.This recruitment is for a Museum Attendant 2 position, located in Carson City, Nevada within the division of Museums and History, at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. This position is a Thursday-through-Monday schedule, year-round. Museum Attendants perform a broad range of tasks at the museum including, but not limited to opening and closing the museum; volunteer recruitment and management; volunteer orientation and scheduling; scheduling tours/school groups; handling cash assets; counting money; filling out daily cash reports; and assisting in admissions, museum store, and depot as required. In addition, museum attendants provide visitor services such as providing general museum information, directions, and ensuring the safety of visitors and museum assets. The position provides a variety of public services to museum patrons. The incumbent will be responsible for providing information, orientation and interpretive tours of permanent and changing exhibits. The incumbent will also be expected to interact with staff, volunteers, and the public in a professional and courteous manner both verbally and through written communication. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-70/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of clerical experience which included working with the public; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Special RequirementsA pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
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Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.
