MUSEUM ATTENDANT 2 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

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 19 Days 18 Hrs 49 Mins
The Position

Museum 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 POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

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 Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Working a Rotating/Flexible Schedule is required. Some positions require work on weekends and/or holidays. 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.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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