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AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleMuseum Exhibit Specialist 1 Audiovisual, Box OCE-1617/27485

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $59787 to $72429 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Cultural Education

New York State Museum

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Museum Exhibit Specialist 1 (Audio Visual), SG-15 in the Museum Exhibitions unit.

Under the direction of a Museum Exhibit Specialist 2, the incumbent of this position will coordinate with other Museum staff in meeting the exhibit production schedule.

Duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Fabricate and install specialized digital, audiovisual and security devices, including lighting apparatuses;
• Maintain and refurbish specifically identified exhibit areas and elements pertaining to audiovisual, security and computer interactive exhibits;
• Support audiovisual equipment for museum events, concerts and lectures;
• Perform regular maintenance and preventative maintenance on equipment, including projectors, audio-amplifiers, audio and video players, video displays, cameras, computer exhibit elements and security devices;
• Aid in exhibition installation, as needed; and
• Adjust and clean lighting devices, as required.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have five years of experience in audiovisual services.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a contingent, non-competitive appointment. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $72,429 based on annual performance advances and traineeship advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts

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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION:

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 8, 2026, 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-1617/27485) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.