Because the Nebraska State Historical Society is a state agency, all regular paid position openings must be posted through the state of Nebraska's personnel system and all applications must be made through the Division of State Personnel, located on the mall level of the State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln. They can be contacted by clicking on the link below, by calling 402-471-2075, or by writing to Division of State Personnel, P.O. Box 94905, Lincoln NE 68509-4905.
Division of State Personnel handles all requests for information on available paid positions and all applications.
Exhibit Services Coordinator
SALARY: $18.38 /Hour
OPENING DATE: 07/29/10
CLOSING DATE: 08/23/10 11:59 PM
JOB TYPE: PERM FULL TIME
LOCATION: Lincoln
AGENCY: Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:
Under limited supervision, manages the planning, coordination and development of exhibition activities for the State Historical Society; directs fabrication and installation of exhibits and oversees the maintenance of exhibitions.
EXAMPLE OF WORK:
Manages all aspects of exhibit creation, including script development, design, fabrication and installation for all State Historical Society permanent and temporary exhibitions including traveling exhibitions developed and curated by the State Historical Society. Plans, organizes, assigns and directs the work activities of staff assigned to ensure the consistent application of technical policies, procedures and guidelines for exhibitions and displays. Works with Nebraska State Historical Society curators and researchers to select and/or acquire appropriate artifacts/objects/documents for use in an exhibition. Identifies, arranges for and manages exhibitions the Nebraska State Historical Society takes on loan from other organizations. Develops exhibitions and other displays based on evaluation of available artifacts/objects, public interest, budgets and research information in conjunction with appropriate Nebraska State Historical Society staff. In conjunction with exhibit curator(s), develops appropriate scripting to coincide with exhibitions and ensures scripts are accurate and engaging to enhance the story told by the exhibit or other display. Supervises ongoing maintenance of all State Historical Society permanent and temporary exhibitions in all facilities operated by the Nebraska State Historical Society and other Nebraska locations where historic exhibitions may be located. Identifies, recruits, oversees and monitors design and fabrication activities performed by contracted services. Directs production of signage, graphics, flyers and posters for all State Historical Society programs and divisions as carried out by exhibits staff and/or outside vendors; designs graphics for such materials when necessary. Establishes evaluation mechanisms for exhibitions to gather and analyze data; evaluates effectiveness of exhibitions and other displays and makes recommendations for changes or improvements. Maintains inventory and restocks exhibit unit supplies and equipment; orders supplies and equipment as necessary. Participates as a member of museum division management team in the planning and implementation of museum programs.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in history, art, architecture, graphic design, interior design, anthropology or museum studies, plus three years experience in exhibition development, design and coordination. Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of supervision; procedures, practices, materials and equipment used in designing, preparing and installing museum exhibits; materials, techniques and equipment used in basic carpentry construction; design techniques; history, art, anthropology or American studies; research resources and techniques needed to plan and develop interpretive exhibitions; collection handling procedures; budget and project cost monitoring; inventorying and record keeping. Ability to: manage human resources; organize and direct the work of others; plan, design and construct museum exhibits; design and layout graphics for posters, labels, invitations, interpretive brochures, etc.; listen to and understand information and ideas presented; communicate information and ideas so others will understand; conduct research; organize exhibits; conceptualize how an exhibition will look upon completion.
Direct any questions concerning the job duties to Ann Billesbach, 402-471-3499, e-mail: ann.billesbach@nebraska.gov
This job is posted on www.statejobs.nebraska.gov.
IT Infrastructure Support Analyst/Senior
SALARY: $23.70 /Hour
OPENING DATE: 07/28/10
CLOSING DATE: 08/09/10 11:59 PM
JOB TYPE: PERM FULL TIME
LOCATION: Lincoln
AGENCY: Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, performs expert planning, implementation, and operation of agency IT systems, including: hardware and software support, network support, systems administration, research, procurement, training. Works with senior management team in planning and implementation of IT systems to maximize public access to historical resources and public service. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
EXAMPLE OF WORK:
Perform advanced/expert level work including server administration, security, policies/procedures, consultation, disaster recovery of network/servers, and communication with agency management. Support for day-to-day operational functions and troubleshooting. May be responsible for leading small projects but receives guidance from higher level staff on major problems. Provide assistance for operations at historic sites statewide.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Associates degree in computer science and three years of related technical and business experience or post high school coursework in computer science and four years of related technical and business experience. Two years related technical and business experience may be substituted for the Associates degree. Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
PREFERRED: Bachelors degree in computer science or related field.
OTHER: Communicate effectively.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: memory structure; buffers and registers; networking; computer systems theory; network application interfaces; specification development and writing; telecommunications theory; network theory; network planning, design and evaluation; distance communications systems (i.e., WAN); computer systems facilities and support design and evaluation; computer hardware and software; operating systems and utilities; application and user systems; peripherals; networking; testing equipment; hardware and software interfacing; operational needs regarding data communications; user needs analysis; data storage and security; agency rules/regulations and policies/procedures, computer assembly Ability to: communicate information/ideas to others; read, understand, and listen to communication from others; recognize a problem; see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer); apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers; follow instructions; recognize similarities or differences between individual characteristics; combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time; efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch or other sources); exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch and endure prolonged standing; move hands, feet and/or fingers easily and skillfully to manipulate small objects rapidly and accurately in accordance with visual stimuli. Skill in: troubleshooting; instructing; testing; operations analysis; critical thinking; solution appraisal; product inspection; judgment and decision making; communicating effectively with others; installation of hardware/software; operation and control; identification of key causes; systems evaluation; technology design; identifying downstream consequences; maintenance/repair of equipment; time management; management of material/financial resource.
Direct any questions concerning the job duties to Lynne Ireland, 402-471-4758, e-mail: lynne.ireland@nebraska.gov
This job is posted on www.statejobs.nebraska.gov.
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