Job Title: Natural Science Curator III
Vacancy #: 60034836
Division: Aquarium
Salary Grade/Range: 70 $38,174 - $61,632
Recruitment Range: $38,174 - $41,100
Appt. Type: Perm Full-Time
Closing Date: 11/10/2009
Location: Dare

** POSITION WILL FUNCTION AS EXHIBITS CURATOR AT THE NORTH
CAROLINA AQUARIUM ON ROANOKE ISLAND IN MANTEO, NC **

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is seeking an Exhibits Curator to coordinate exhibits, educational displays, graphics, signs and related projects. The position supervises the Exhibits Department and is responsible for planning and managing new exhibit projects, developing and managing a department budget, coordinating workflow of the Exhibits Staff and maintaining existing exhibits, graphics, signs and displays throughout the Aquarium. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, vision, knowledge of industry standards, the ability to meet deadlines, keep projects within budget, and the ability to work effectively with other Aquarium staff members. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Experience in design and production of educational exhibits; experience with computer design and graphics; experience with construction methods.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in zoology, botany, or other natural science curriculum related to the area of work assigned and three years of curatorial and/or teaching experience in natural science, including some supervisory experience; or three years as a science teacher if filling an educational position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
At least one year of supervisory and staff management experience. One year of exhibit design and production experience or project management experience at a museum, aquarium, or related facility, and a strong working knowledge of current computer and audio/visual display systems and exhibit components.

HOW TO APPLY:
An applicant must complete and submit a State Application for Employment form (pd-107) http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/applications.htm to address and contact person below. Reference the position number and job title of which you are applying on the state application form. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date to be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the state pd-107 application form. ***NO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED VIA FAX OR EMAIL; ORIGINALS ONLY*** All relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, training and experience must be documented on the pd-107 to receive proper credit; any information omitted from the pd-107 will not be considered. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Persons eligible for Veteran’s Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, with the application. Actual salary offered is based on relevant experience, equity and budget. DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with most qualified individuals.

Specify position #60034836 on application.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Donna Randall Phone: (919) 877-5500, ext. 230
NC Aquariums
3125 Poplarwood Ct., Suite 160
Raleigh, NC 27604