Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleMuseum Scientist 4, Box OCE-1278/28973
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $97826 to $120492 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Museum
Scientist 4.
Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have a Doctoral degree in biology or related field and two years of professional experience in biology; OR a Master’s degree in biology or related field and four years of such experience in biology; OR a Bachelors degree in biology or related field and five years of such experience in biology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates who possess:
• A Ph.D. in biology with extensive experience in the terrestrial vertebrate fauna of northeastern North America, and particularly New York;
• Well established analytical skills directly applicable to research on New York’s terrestrial vertebrate fauna, including the analysis of DNA and ancient DNA;
• Proven experience in collections care and management, including use of digital databases and creation of digital images;
• A well-established and extensive record of peer-reviewed publications in biology; involvement in public and life-long educational programs; ability to fund research and collections care through grants and/or other sources; and
• Experience in professional staff, intern/volunteer, and student supervision.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 4 position in the New York State Museum. Under the supervision of a Museum Scientist 5 or higher, the incumbent will serve as a curator within the Biology program. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Curate the Museum’s Terrestrial Vertebrate Zoology collections. These collections comprise primarily skeletons, skins, and frozen tissues from New York. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining and building the intellectual integrity of the collections, expanding the Museum’s holdings according to Museum and discipline standards, and ensuring proper physical care of these collections;
• Continue a well-established program of biological field and laboratory research, design specific research strategies, and conduct research focused on New York that meets the highest professional standards. This research will include utilizing the Museum’s terrestrial vertebrate collections as well as the museum’s modern and ancient DNA laboratories;
• Manage the museum’s specimen preparation lab, preparing vertebrate specimens, and managing a dermestarium for the preparation of skeleton specimens;
• Oversee the development of grants and other funding proposals to solicit support for research, curatorial, and educational programs;
• Prepare research findings and research reports for publication as peer-reviewed journal articles, monographs and/or books, and professional presentations;
• Participate in the development of public and educational programs to meet the Museum’s internal and/or community-oriented goals and take responsibility for their implementation, as required. These programs include participation in the Museum’s Evolution Workshop for teachers and administrators in K-12 institutions, production of educational documents as well as live, in-person and/or pre-recorded lectures and field trips;
• Participate in exhibit development and planning;
• Develop methods and carry out means of communicating research to the Museum’s diverse audiences, including outreach to groups not traditionally represented in museums; and
• Supervise the Terrestrial Vertebrate Zoology collections manager, technicians, interns, volunteers, and students in properly organizing and cataloging these biological collections for curation.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a non-competitive permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position requires 10% in-state travel.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $120,492 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 28, 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-1278/28973) 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 28, 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-1278/28973) 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.