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10-10-2013, 10:50 AM
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Job Description
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is seeking a Chief Museum Preparator to manage the staff and operations of the department. This position supervises the design, fabrication, construction, and installation of exhibitions; preparation of gallery space for exhibitions; and preparation of objects to be exhibited. The incumbent of this class also manages the departmental budget, hiring and training, and confers with other museum professional staff on plans for construction and installation.
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are the city's largest public arts institutions and comprise the deYoung and the Legion of Honor museums. The de Young, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and located in Golden Gate Park, showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles, and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa. The Legion of Honor displays a collection of over 4,000 years of ancient and European art including Auguste Rodin's The Thinker and houses the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts in a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, prioritizes, and schedules work of the department; assesses resource needs and determines adjustments as required; hires regular and temporary staff; directs, supervises, and evaluates their work.
Confers with supervisor, curators, artists, other museum departments, and staff from other institutions, in planning for the design and construction of temporary and permanent exhibits; participates in exhibition planning teams; in consultation with other team members, determines detailed production schedules, estimating time and cost involved and general procedures.
Consults with museum conservators and registrars with regard to art movement and handling, and mountmaking; oversees the construction of display furniture (including microclimate-controlled cases) built to conservation standards, for temporary exhibitions.
Supervises technicians and temporary art installers, and works alongside them, in the preparation of artwork and the installation and de-installation of exhibitions and permanent collection rotations; manages and participates in the fabrication and installation of exhibits (including mat-cutting and framing for works of art on paper, packing and unpacking; exhibition graphics, signage, and labels; wall construction and painting; lighting; display fixtures and mounts; and earthquake mitigation) insuring the highest quality within available resources.
Develops and administers the departmental budget, and assists in the development of exhibition and special project budgets.
Manages the ongoing monitoring of the condition and appearance of permanent and temporary exhibit installations; identifies problem areas and recommends solutions; oversees the necessary repair/maintenance or coordinates work with other museum departments as required.
Oversees the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment; estimates costs, purchases materials, equipment and supplies; insures adherence to safe workplace practices and procedures in the operations of the department and its workshop and in the handling of art.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision and construction of museum exhibits, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Selection Procedures:
Supplemental Questionnaire: Weight: 100%
Candidates will be examined to determine their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas related to the 3525, Chief Preparator position which may include but not be limited to:
· Knowledge of management principles, including supervision of staff; training practices; and policies and procedures.
· Demonstrated successful experience in project management, including ability to plan, supervise, motivate, evaluate, and lead staff and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Museum departments, staff, volunteers, the general public, and representatives from other museums.
· Ability to develop and manage budgets; prepare cost estimates; and make sound purchasing decisions.
· Knowledge of and experience in the design and construction of museum exhibits.
· Ability to interpret working drawings; develop and implement design concepts.
· Knowledge of and skill in using the standard tools and equipment, practices, and methods utilized in painting; rough and finish carpentry as well as cabinet work; and the use and application of different materials such as various kinds of lumber, fabrics, plastics, mechanical fasteners, and adhesives.
· Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
· Knowledge of art handling procedures for two-and three-dimensional art objects in a variety of materials, sizes, and weights, including the rigging and movement of art, mount-making principles, and lighting concepts.
· Ability to explain and carry out methods and procedures relating to the handling of irreplaceable objects of art and art packing practices.
Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.
Certification Rule:
The Rule of Three will be the certification rule used for this eligible list. The names of qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to the final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.
Eligible List:The eligible list resulting from this examination is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (see Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible list resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification. To find other Departments which use this classification, please see http://www.sfdhr.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=13693. Search that document by title or job code to see which departments use the classification.
Requests: Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this job announcement can find information on requesting a reasonable ADA Accommodation at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#applicantswithdisabilities Information regarding requests for Veterans Preference can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#veteranspreference
Terms of Announcement: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at www.jobaps.com/sf (http://www.jobaps.com/sf).
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is 'abuse of discretion' or 'no rational basis' for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures: Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20 or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor.
Copies of Application Documents: Applicants should keep copies of all documents submitted, as these will not be returned.
Right to Work:All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.
Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a TB screening test, and a medical examination.
http://jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=... (http://jobaps.com/sf/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=PBT&R2=3525&R3=062135)
(http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=8712&job=15205751#)
Job Description
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is seeking a Chief Museum Preparator to manage the staff and operations of the department. This position supervises the design, fabrication, construction, and installation of exhibitions; preparation of gallery space for exhibitions; and preparation of objects to be exhibited. The incumbent of this class also manages the departmental budget, hiring and training, and confers with other museum professional staff on plans for construction and installation.
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are the city's largest public arts institutions and comprise the deYoung and the Legion of Honor museums. The de Young, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and located in Golden Gate Park, showcases American art from the 17th through the 21st centuries, international contemporary art, textiles, and costumes, and art from the Americas, the Pacific, and Africa. The Legion of Honor displays a collection of over 4,000 years of ancient and European art including Auguste Rodin's The Thinker and houses the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts in a Beaux-Arts style building overlooking Lincoln Park and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, prioritizes, and schedules work of the department; assesses resource needs and determines adjustments as required; hires regular and temporary staff; directs, supervises, and evaluates their work.
Confers with supervisor, curators, artists, other museum departments, and staff from other institutions, in planning for the design and construction of temporary and permanent exhibits; participates in exhibition planning teams; in consultation with other team members, determines detailed production schedules, estimating time and cost involved and general procedures.
Consults with museum conservators and registrars with regard to art movement and handling, and mountmaking; oversees the construction of display furniture (including microclimate-controlled cases) built to conservation standards, for temporary exhibitions.
Supervises technicians and temporary art installers, and works alongside them, in the preparation of artwork and the installation and de-installation of exhibitions and permanent collection rotations; manages and participates in the fabrication and installation of exhibits (including mat-cutting and framing for works of art on paper, packing and unpacking; exhibition graphics, signage, and labels; wall construction and painting; lighting; display fixtures and mounts; and earthquake mitigation) insuring the highest quality within available resources.
Develops and administers the departmental budget, and assists in the development of exhibition and special project budgets.
Manages the ongoing monitoring of the condition and appearance of permanent and temporary exhibit installations; identifies problem areas and recommends solutions; oversees the necessary repair/maintenance or coordinates work with other museum departments as required.
Oversees the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment; estimates costs, purchases materials, equipment and supplies; insures adherence to safe workplace practices and procedures in the operations of the department and its workshop and in the handling of art.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision and construction of museum exhibits, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Selection Procedures:
Supplemental Questionnaire: Weight: 100%
Candidates will be examined to determine their relative knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas related to the 3525, Chief Preparator position which may include but not be limited to:
· Knowledge of management principles, including supervision of staff; training practices; and policies and procedures.
· Demonstrated successful experience in project management, including ability to plan, supervise, motivate, evaluate, and lead staff and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Museum departments, staff, volunteers, the general public, and representatives from other museums.
· Ability to develop and manage budgets; prepare cost estimates; and make sound purchasing decisions.
· Knowledge of and experience in the design and construction of museum exhibits.
· Ability to interpret working drawings; develop and implement design concepts.
· Knowledge of and skill in using the standard tools and equipment, practices, and methods utilized in painting; rough and finish carpentry as well as cabinet work; and the use and application of different materials such as various kinds of lumber, fabrics, plastics, mechanical fasteners, and adhesives.
· Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
· Knowledge of art handling procedures for two-and three-dimensional art objects in a variety of materials, sizes, and weights, including the rigging and movement of art, mount-making principles, and lighting concepts.
· Ability to explain and carry out methods and procedures relating to the handling of irreplaceable objects of art and art packing practices.
Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.
Certification Rule:
The Rule of Three will be the certification rule used for this eligible list. The names of qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to the final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.
Eligible List:The eligible list resulting from this examination is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (see Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible list resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification. To find other Departments which use this classification, please see http://www.sfdhr.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=13693. Search that document by title or job code to see which departments use the classification.
Requests: Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this job announcement can find information on requesting a reasonable ADA Accommodation at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#applicantswithdisabilities Information regarding requests for Veterans Preference can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#veteranspreference
Terms of Announcement: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at www.jobaps.com/sf (http://www.jobaps.com/sf).
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is 'abuse of discretion' or 'no rational basis' for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures: Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20 or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor.
Copies of Application Documents: Applicants should keep copies of all documents submitted, as these will not be returned.
Right to Work:All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.
Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a TB screening test, and a medical examination.