Interpretive Designer - DPR60092637
Arts In Wilmington, Raleigh, NC, United States
**Agency**Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources**Division**Parks and Recreation**Job Classification Title**Museum Curator II (NS)**Position Number**60092637**Grade**NC07The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!**Description of Work**The primary purpose of this position is to implement DPR’s exhibit program and ensure that the goals and objectives of the division are accurately reflected in the exhibits. The interpretive designer consults with the division leadership to discern educational messages and information to be communicated through the exhibits. In managing exhibit funds and budgets, they work closely with the division’s accounting team and construction section. This position provides consultation services to park staff in exhibition design, production, maintenance and related areas. They assist Division staff in making exhibit repairs or in providing recommendations on materials, vendors and/or construction methods. They also assist in designing exhibits, or in guiding the design of exhibit projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Contributes to creating project management procedures and processes for the interpretive design team.
• Communicating with parks to determine their needs for non-personal interpretive media.
• Oversees design, development, production, fabrication, and installation of interpretive media for parks based on park feedback.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to execute vision for interpretation and education within the Division.
• Communicate with partners, stakeholders, and supervisors about the status of various plans and projects.
• Maintains inventory of division assets, including tools, materials, and project resources.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $58,401****To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from
the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for
qualifying credit.**Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. **Applicants who possess the following are preferred:*** Demonstrated experience developing, creating, and evaluating interpretive or educational products while implementing a wide variety of techniques and materials used in exhibit fabrication and installation process.* Ability to operate small construction tools such as drills, hammer, etc., as well as knowledge of adhesives, laminates, etc., to perform minor maintenance and repair of exhibits.* Demonstrated experience utilizing the principles, techniques, materials, and processes involved in graphic and industrial design.* Skills in budgeting and project management.* A background in the natural sciences and cultural history.**Position/Physical Requirements:*** Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; includes evening shifts, weekends, and holidays when necessary.* Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within **90 days** of employment.* Must be able to exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.* Proficient in the use of a Macintosh computer, Microsoft Office and a variety of graphics/design software.**Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.****This position is located at:**
The Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street, 2nd Floor
Raleigh, NC 27601**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution **AND** four years of museum or related work.
**OR**
An equivalent combination of education and experience.**Division Description**The **North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation** exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.**Conservation:** To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;**Recreation:** To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and**Education:** To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.**To explore NC State Parks visit:****Click**
**to learn about employee perks and benefits****.****Click**
**to see the Total Compensation Calculator****.****Supplemental and Contact Information**The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.We are an
state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.**Application Process****Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.**** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. **To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.*** Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable #J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities
• Contributes to creating project management procedures and processes for the interpretive design team.
• Communicating with parks to determine their needs for non-personal interpretive media.
• Oversees design, development, production, fabrication, and installation of interpretive media for parks based on park feedback.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to execute vision for interpretation and education within the Division.
• Communicate with partners, stakeholders, and supervisors about the status of various plans and projects.
• Maintains inventory of division assets, including tools, materials, and project resources.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $58,401****To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from
the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for
qualifying credit.**Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. **Applicants who possess the following are preferred:*** Demonstrated experience developing, creating, and evaluating interpretive or educational products while implementing a wide variety of techniques and materials used in exhibit fabrication and installation process.* Ability to operate small construction tools such as drills, hammer, etc., as well as knowledge of adhesives, laminates, etc., to perform minor maintenance and repair of exhibits.* Demonstrated experience utilizing the principles, techniques, materials, and processes involved in graphic and industrial design.* Skills in budgeting and project management.* A background in the natural sciences and cultural history.**Position/Physical Requirements:*** Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; includes evening shifts, weekends, and holidays when necessary.* Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within **90 days** of employment.* Must be able to exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.* Proficient in the use of a Macintosh computer, Microsoft Office and a variety of graphics/design software.**Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.****This position is located at:**
The Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street, 2nd Floor
Raleigh, NC 27601**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution **AND** four years of museum or related work.
**OR**
An equivalent combination of education and experience.**Division Description**The **North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation** exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.**Conservation:** To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;**Recreation:** To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and**Education:** To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.**To explore NC State Parks visit:****Click**
**to learn about employee perks and benefits****.****Click**
**to see the Total Compensation Calculator****.****Supplemental and Contact Information**The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.We are an
state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.**Application Process****Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.**** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. **To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.*** Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable #J-18808-Ljbffr