Job Description

Job Description and Duties

MUSEUM TECHNICIAN – BAY AREA DISTRICT / SONOMA STATE HISTORIC PARK-BARRACKS

The primary reporting location is the Sonoma Barracks, Sonoma Curation Facility, 98 East Spain St, Sonoma, CA 95476, a unit of Sonoma State Historic Park in Sonoma. Under direction of the Museum Curator II, this position will perform tasks in Sonoma State Historic Park, including but not limited to tasks at the Sonoma Mission, Sonoma Barracks, General Vallejo's Home and Toscano Hotel and Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, and may include museum collections tasks at Benicia Capitol State Historic Park and Jack London State Historic Park. The Museum Technician may also be called upon to assist Curatorial staff as needed at other Park units in the Bay Area District.

The Museum Technician must be self-directed, be able to work alone and work with others, be able to train and lead park staff and volunteers in the proper handling of museum collections handling and be welcoming and friendly to Park visitors providing information as necessary to help them enjoy their park visit.

Training and development assignments may be considered. This position is designated as Telework Eligible - Office Centered.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position please contact Ward Eldredge at (707) 769-5652x213 or email at ward.eldredge@parks.ca.gov. 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Park museum collections, exhibited and stored in historic structures, require cleaning to be performed on a regular basis by park museum staff.  Conditions are dusty and dirty, especially so in the adobe structures.  Depending on the season, interior spaces can be cold or hot.  Integrated Pest Management will be the responsibility of the Museum Technician. Proper personal protection must be used while performing tasks in locations where rodents may be present.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The Museum Technician must be self-directed, be able to work alone and work with others, be able to train and lead park staff and volunteers in the proper handling of museum collections handling and be welcoming and friendly to Park visitors providing information as necessary to help them enjoy their park visit.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Addtional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position #549-660-2870-001  and the Job Control # JC-496253 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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