Museum Scientist 1, Box OCE-1523/00037 Position Available In Albany, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

NY HELPS

Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Education Department, State The job title for the vacancy. Title Museum Scientist 1, Box

OCE-1523/00037

The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category No Preference The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 18 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 40% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 4 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Office of Cultural Education NYS Museum Research and Collections The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12234 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description 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.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Non-Competitive Appointment:

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, or a related field and two years of professional experience OR a Master’s Degree in Geology, or a related field and one year of professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Master’s degree in geology, with experience in New York geology
• Experience creating and maintaining geological core sample records, including proficiency with digital collections software
• Experience in managing and tracking geological specimen loans
• Field and laboratory experience in geological sample and data collection
• Skilled in delivering collections tours and communicating with both scientific and general audiences
• Hands-on experience with bedrock drill core, cuttings, on-site drilling and logging, core descriptions, and geologic bedrock mapping
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, with familiarity in subsurface mapping software such as Petra or similar tools
• Supervisory experience with interns, volunteers, or students in collections management techniques

Reassignment:

Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive as a Museum Scientist 1. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website.

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//careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This will be a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position may require up to 40% in-state/Statewide travel. This position leads to a maximum salary of $85,138 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 4, 2025 to OCEJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1523/00037) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility. New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for

New York State:

• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following: Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Office of Human Resources Management The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 474-5215 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-5631 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12234 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 4, 2025 to OCEJOBS@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1523/00037) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.