PAY GRADE: 015
CLASS TITLE:MUSEUM ARTISAN
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is skilled work performing activities in the design, fabrication, construction, and installation of museum exhibits and cases, or performing a historic craft in a state museum or state exhibition area.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Produces foreground, models and accessories for dioramas, both life-size and to scale.
- Restores and cleans specimens and/or frames requiring extreme care in handling.
- Creates original diorama models.
- Molds and casts using a variety of methods, dioramas and specimen cases.
- Designs and produces case and panel systems.
- Determines the historic items which are to be reproduced and the historic methods used to reproduce them.
- Oversees matting and framing works of art.
- Hangs and installs works of art requiring extreme care in handling.
- Reproduces historic items from pictures, descriptions, historical research, fragments of original objects and sketches.
- Sells items reproduced to the general public.
- Provides information to the general public on history of structure in which craftsmen are located.
- Demonstrates the craft involved to the general public and answers any questions concerning this craft.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of the principles, techniques and equipment used in designing, fabricating and installing exhibits.
- Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Ability to follow design instructions, specifications and blueprints.
- Ability to fabricate and construct exhibits.
- Ability to construct a variety of diorama and exhibit accessories.
- Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
- Ability to mat, frame, hang, install and wire exhibits.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Two years of experience in the fabrication and installation of exhibits; or three years of experience in the fabrication of custom cabinetry and/or furniture; or Completion of a program of study in art from a vocational/technical school; or
- Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work which includes three courses in studio or fine arts.
EFFECTIVE:
9/15/1997
HISTORY:
01/01/1984