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WHERE INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS POST FOR FREE
NEW MEXICO STATE PERSONNEL OFFICE
invites applications for the position of:
Set and Exhibit Designer - Advanced (DCA #4894)
Please do not contact the Department of Cultural Affairs Human Resources Bureau about this
posting. Questions about the position should be directed to the “Agency Contact” listed at the bottom of
this message.
SALARY:
$13.83 - $24.06 Hourly
$28,766.40 - $50,044.80 Annually
OPENING DATE: 04/17/15
CLOSING DATE: 05/08/15 11:59 PM
DEPARTMENT: Department of Cultural Affairs
LOCATION: Alamogordo
APPLY: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1126545/set-and-exhibit-designeradvanced-dca-4894/agency/newmexico/apply
JOB DESCRIPTION:
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. You are required to include your
work experience in the Work Experience section of your application. If you have
previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into
the Work Experience section prior to submitting your application. For more
information please visit our website: Employment with the State of New Mexico
Purpose of Position:
The position is responsible for graphical design in support of Education and Marketing
outreach and will develop designs for permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits, from
design conception and development to production and installation. This position will
conceptualize exhibition spaces with attention to curatorial interpretation, artifact
conservation, educational goals, budget, fabrication techniques and materials, time frames
and deadlines. The position will serve as a lead project coordinator and interfaces and will
collaborate with exhibits staff, curators, and educators in producing final exhibit designs.
This position will have extensive use of computers and design software to produce
graphics and illustrations in support of advertising and campus-wide information
dissemination. The position will create exhibits, create illustrations, plans, shop drawings,
and detail lists for use by fabricators and curators for construction exhibits. This position
will actively participate in a team setting to accomplish department and exhibit goals and
deadlines. This position will research and make recommendations for software and
hardware purchases or upgrades. This position will employ principles of preventative
conservation in exhibit design and installation using methods and materials as
recommended by the Collections Manager/Registrar. This position will actively
participate in exhibit installations and tear down which may include utilizing hand and
power tools, ladders and/or scaffolds.
This position is a Pay Band 60.
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION:
Set and Exhibit Designers-Advanced
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree in Design, Architecture, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, or Graphic Design or
related field and two (2) years of experience in exhibition design and/or fabrication. Any
combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or
direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required
education experience.
Employment Requirements:
N/A
Statutory Requirements:
N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Benefits:
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Working Conditions:
Walking, squatting standing lifting up to 40 lbs. and standing on ladders. Work is
performed in museum galleries, fabrication shops, office areas and other museum
environments, sometimes in dusty work areas with potential exposure to finishes or strong
solvents. Long periods of computer exposure, typing, drawing, and use of hand or power
tools when building exhibits. Work in high noise environments. Occasional travel by state
vehicle as required by the museum to work on an exhibition project.
Conditions of Employment:
Working Conditions for individual positions in this classification will vary based on each
agency’s utilization, essential functions, and the recruitment needs at the time a vacancy is
posted. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate
individuals with disabilities.
Default FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt. FLSA status may be determined to be different at the agency level based on
the agency’s utilization of the position.
Bargaining Unit:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of
that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Agency Contact Information:
Sharon Masters, (575) 437-2840 extension #41117 or email: sharon.masters@state.nm.us
Link to Agency:
http://www.newmexicoculture.org/welcome.html
Applicant Help/How to Apply:
http://www.spo.state.nm.us/State_Employment.aspx
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED
ONLINE AT:
http://www.spo.state.nm.us
2600 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Job #2015-01922
SET AND EXHIBIT DESIGNER ADVANCED (DCA #4894)
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