Announcement Number: 43154 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/28/2023 Recruiter:
DARRELL MORLAN
Phone: (775)684-0126
Email:
[email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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.
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 is a position within the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the Division of Museums and History at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. The Museum is located on the Grounds of the Las Vegas Springs Preserve. The position reports Thursday-Sunday 8AM-5PM but is subject to the changing needs of the Museum. The position is primarily responsible for customer service and related duties for support in the education department, membership, volunteers, and events task needed. The Museum Attendant II greets museum visitors ; answers visitor questions; promotes Museum programs; performs light clerical and custodial duties; answers the phone; and monitors the security of guests and schoolchildren e. In addition, the Museum Attendant II provides front line support in guest inter action. The attendant will assist in all aspects of the membership sales, volunteer hours recording, and related tasks. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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:
About
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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. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 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.
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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Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
