The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 1 position at the New York State Museum (Albany, NY). Under the supervision of a Museum Scientist 2 or higher, the incumbent will serve as the manager of the Bedrock Core Collections. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Manage the Museum’s Geology Bedrock Core Collections, overseeing more than 130,000 feet of geological bedrock core. Ensure samples are stored according to museum and disciplinary standards and tracked using electronic database collections software;
• Work with the Empire State Organized Geologic Information System (ESOGIS) website and database to enter and update data, maintain data integrity, and ensure database accuracy;
• Provide information and access to the Geology Bedrock Core Collections for institutions, researchers, and the public, facilitating research use, loans, and exhibits;
• Participate in fieldwork related to specimen sampling, core collection, and geological mapping; as well as fieldwork and projects related to grant funded research;
• Serve and participate as required matching cost-share for cooperative funding opportunities with federal and state agencies;
• Coordinate with prospective donors (e.g., research scientists, the public) to review and arrange donations, including retrieval of significant geology bedrock cores, cuttings, and related materials;
• Assist in the development of museum exhibits;
• Communicate information about the Geology Bedrock Core Collections to diverse audiences and families, with outreach to groups traditionally underrepresented in museums, including developing and delivering public programs, such as gallery talks, tours, program tabling, and hands-on activities; and
• Supervise technicians, interns, volunteers, and students in field and collection techniques related to the acquisition and curation of geology specimens.
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