Museum Assistant I-III

Description

This is a position at the Eastern California Museum. The incumbent will work at the Museum under the supervision of management and professional staff.

Position includes weekend shifts.

As experience or education is obtained, incumbents may move upward through the three grades in this series, depending on a favorable job evaluation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Common Job Duties At The Eastern California Museum

• Following procedures for opening and closing the Museum
• Answering basic reference questions
• Making copies for visitors/patrons
• Assisting visitors/patrons
• Responsible for handling cash and checks
• Using a computer database to maintain basic bookkeeping records and daily visitor/patron information
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning
• Other related duties as assigned
  
  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES WHILE AT THE EASTERN CALIFORNIA MUSEUM:

• Operating the Museum Bookstore sales desk
• Answering general questions about the Museum Collection and the region by utilizing museum reference files and research library
• Under the supervision of the Museum Director and Curator of Exhibits and Collections, will help manage the Museum Bookstore by:
• ordering books and gifts
• tracking invoices, etc.
• Assist with information requests and photo reprint requests
• Become familiar with Collections policies so the Library/Museum Specialist can perform basic Collections-related tasks (cataloging, filing, data entry, etc.)
• Assist with ongoing efforts to improve permanent exhibits and create new exhibits
• Other related duties as assigned
  

Qualifications & Special Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Assistant I –

• Requires a high school graduate or equivalent
• Library or Museum experience is helpful
  
  

Assistant II –

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year of experience performing the duties of Library-Museum Assistant or comparable position
  
  

Assistant III –

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Three years of experience performing the duties of Library-Museum Assistant or comparable class
  
  

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Filing and alphabetization
• Basic computer data entry
• Computer record-keeping
• Basic bookkeeping
• Use of cash register and copier
• Basic phone, computer and Internet skills
• Basic computer software
• Customer service techniques
• Familiarity with library terminology, standard practices and classification systems is desirable
  
  

ABILITY TO:

• Learn basic Museum and Library collections and record-keeping skills
• Become familiar with Museum and Library procedures for information and research requests in order to facilitate and assist in fulfilling those requests
• Interpret and follow policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality as required
• Engage in a professional manner with members of the public
• Perform clerical and computer data work accurately and in a timely manner
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 40 pounds
• Climb stairs
• Reach above shoulder level to clean case tops or shelves
• Must be able to work on evenings, weekends, some holidays, and during special events
• Must be able to work alone
  
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• You may be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation
• Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL & AGENCY INFORMATION

Application

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.

It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like “See/Refer to resume” or “See attached”.

IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application

Selection

Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.

Reasonable Accommodation For Individuals With Qualifying Disabilities

Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact (760) 878-0377 prior to the examination process.

Citizenship/Immigration Status

Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

WORK LOCATION :

The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.

Monthly salaries are paid over 26 pay periods annually

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20-29 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS)

Classic Employees (existing CalPERS member) 2% at 55 – Inyo County pays the employee contribution rate of 7% of base salary toward retirement.

PEPRA Employees (new CalPERS members hired after January 1, 2013) 2% at 62. - Employees will be required to pay the full employee portion toward retirement.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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