Curator I | Austin, TX

Job Description

TPWD - Curator I (Temporary Inventory Curator) (00041559)

NOTE: This is a temporary position from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025 not to exceed twelve months.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Work Location: 1340 Airport Commerce Dr Building 6 Austin 78741

Employee Status: Temporary Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Salary (Pay Basis): 19.70 - 19.70 (Hourly)

Number of Openings: 4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

One year position assists State Parks Curatorial Services team inventory the historical artifacts that tell the stories of Texas State Parks.

Under the supervision of the Curatorial Services team, performs entry-level curatorial work inventorying the State Parks Interpretive Collection for the Comptroller’s mandated fifth year physical inventory. Work involves locating artifacts state-wide and updating the collection management database for the interpretive collections and related institutional files. Utilizes registration, cataloging, and recordkeeping systems to manage collections. Requires physical strength and stamina to lift and move large and heavy objects in adverse conditions and heights. Will collaborate as team member. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in museum science, history, anthropology, information science, social sciences, or related degree.

Experience: Experience as a cataloger, museum registrar, collection manager, or position doing comparable work.

Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in museum studies, Public History, or related degree.

Experience: Six-month inventory experience as a cataloger, museum registrar, collection manager, or position doing comparable work.

HIRING CONTACT:  Sally Baulch, (512) 389-8573

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:  Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en 

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:  If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/

BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities.  Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit,  telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. 

Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.  Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week.  Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work 40 hours per week, with flexible schedules with hours other than 8:00am to 5:00pm;

Required to work overtime as necessary;

Required to travel up to 50%, with possible overnight stays;

Required to operate a state vehicle;

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 pounds;

Required to occasionally perform work outdoors in adverse weather conditions;

Required to occasionally perform work in close and unconditioned spaces;

Must conform to agency work rules, safety program, and dress and grooming standards;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER