RESEARCH & PRESERVATION SPECIALIST I
Conservator
Recruitment #17-005408-0001
Department | MDP Museum Services |
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Date Opened | 4/20/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/4/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $36,557.00 - $57,808.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Cindy Mann |
Work Location |
Calvert
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Introduction
THIS IS AN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT FOR JEFFERSON PATTERSON PARK & MUSEUM and MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Conservation Surveys
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Carry out condition and conservation surveys for Federal Collections submitted to the MAC Lab by the Federal Curator
Documentation and Photography
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Record technical information into the conservation database for the purpose of producing Conservation Reports for external clients and JPPM collections.
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Take before and after treatment photographs as part of the Conservation Report submittal.
Artifact Treatment
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Carry out passive and interventive conservation treatments, including but not limited to mechanical cleaning, desalination, structural fills, environmental packaging and reconstruction.
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Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with the American Institute of Conservation’s Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
Technical Monitoring
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Perform quantitative tests throughout chemically interventive treatments such as vacuum freeze drying, desalination and PEG impregnation.
X-radiography/Analytical Testing
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X-ray artifacts in conjunction with conservation surveys of Federal collections or as needed to perform specific conservation treatments.
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Perform material characterization tests to assist archaeologists and curators in their research of artifacts or to identify materials for the purpose of determining appropriate conservation treatments.
Client Interaction
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Correspond with clients to determine conservation needs and to develop appropriate conservation strategies.
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Keep client up to date regarding treatment progress and developments.
Package or mount artifacts for transport, storage or display.
General lab maintenance.
Assist with JPPM sponsored events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Applicant must have a degree in the conservation of Objects, from an accredited conservation degree program. Current students seeking a minimum 12-month internship either post-graduate or as a graduation requirement, are eligible.
Experience: None
Notes:
1. Equivalent work experience of two years practical conservation of archeological materials maybe excepted in lieu of a conservation degree.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred. If on-line application process is not available, you may submit a paper application, supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:
ATTN: Chris Langley
Department of Budget and Management
Recruitment and Examination Division
301 W. Preston St., Suite 608
Baltimore, MD 21201
Recruitment #17-005408-0001
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the on-line or paper application.
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