Museum Scientist at New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education
Job Title: Museum Scientist
Salary: $73863 to $93519
Location: Albany, NY
Duties:
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 2 position in the New York State Museum (NYSM). Under the supervision of a Museum Scientist 3 or higher, the incumbent will serve as collections manager for the Anthropology program. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Ensure that the Museum’s anthropology collections (including prehistoric and historic archaeology, ethnography, and bioarcheology) are managed and stored according to NYSM standards and tracked using the Museum’s MIMSY collection software (an Oracle relational database that is used to inventory and track the Museum’s collections);
• Coordinate with prospective donors to review and arrange for donations of important new collections;
• Provide information on and access to NYSM anthropology collections for institutions, researchers, and the public, and facilitate use of these collections for research, loans, and exhibits;
• Regularly revise and update policies and procedures for anthropology collections at the NYSM; and
• Supervise collections technicians, Museum Scientist 1, interns, volunteers, and students in properly organizing and cataloging anthropological collections for curation.
Requirements:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Museum Scientist 2.
Non-Competitive Appointment: A bachelor’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, public archaeology or related field and three years of professional experience; OR a master’s degree in an appropriate field and two years of such experience; OR a doctorate degree in an appropriate field.
55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications and a current 55b/c eligibility letter.
How to Apply:
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by May 4, 2022 to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1273/28977) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.