EOE

POSITION: Clerical Assistant III (Museum Membership Coordinator)

DEPARTMENT: Museum

SALARY RANGE: $10.4009 to $13.2745 per hour

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

OPENING DATE: June 16, 2009

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: July 17, 2009

This is advanced, skilled clerical and secretarial work. Work of this class involves providing advanced clerical support for a particular function and/or secretarial support to an administrative superior. Work of this class may also extend to limited supervisory responsibility for a small to moderate-size clerical staff where full supervisory responsibility for hiring and firing is maintained at a higher level within the organization.

Work of this class is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and requires independent attention to detail. Employees are expected to exercise some discretion in handling requests for department services. However, unusual cases requiring exceptions are referred to a superior for resolution. The work requires knowledges that can be learned on the job with supervisory participation. Assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the department head. Some positions in this class may exercise technical and procedural supervision over clerical subordinates. However, supervisory responsibility is not a necessary criterion for allocation to this class. Work usually originates through demands of the general public or other governmental agencies for service. However, employees in this class may also be expected to assist in the planning and developing of new work responsibilities and new clerical methods of providing services in area assigned. Employees in this class receive only general supervision, with work reviewed primarily in terms of an error-free operation. Work usually involves conditions requiring explanation of policies and applicable rules, regulations and administrative decisions. Work also involves considerable contact with City employees and the general public.

Maintains confidential information regarding department functions and/or employees.

May act as secretary to high level professionals.

May perform highly skilled typing tasks involving advanced word processing equipment using personal computers or typewriters.

May perform data entry/retrieval functions on the City’s mainframe or personal computers.

May direct the performance of tasks performed by positions allocated to the class Clerical Assistant I or II.

Composes and types answers on moderately complex matters related to work area, requests information, prepares a variety of reports, specifications, tabulations and similar material.

May relieve front desk personnel for short periods.

Interviews visitors, answers questions relating to departmental operation; maintains studio art class registrations.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures and efficient clerical processing methods.

Considerable knowledge of English language, spelling and grammar.

Extensive knowledge of the specifics regarding the specialized clerical area in which position functions.

Some positions may be required to possess a knowledge of a specialized vocabulary as requested by the using department.

Knowledge of membership programs such as DBASE, Filemaker Pro, Access or other computer data programs.

Skill in the use of mainframe and personal computer systems for entry and retrieval of records.

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding department functions and employees.

Ability to control and process information received from a wide variety of sources and disseminate it to an equally wide variety of users.

Ability to make decisions in accordance with general clerical or procedural guidelines and often relying on precedents established by past administrative decisions.

Ability to communicate effectively including media relations and customer service.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent, preferably supplemented by formal course work in Business Administration, Secretarial Science or related field, and four years' increasingly responsible clerical experience, one year of which must have been at the level of Clerical Assistant II or above.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.

EOE

POSITION: Museum Preparator

DEPARTMENT: Museum

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Hours may vary to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

SALARY RANGE: $9.1458 to $13.2055 per hour

STATUS: Regular Part-Time

OPENING DATE: June 23, 2009

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: July 17, 2009

This is specialized work supporting the Museum’s curatorial staff in the installation and removal of exhibitions. Work involves the application of a specialized body of knowledge, in conservation, in the fabrication of exhibit furniture, and experience in the archival preparation and handling of valuable and fragile works of art and artifacts requiring a sensitivity to and interest in southwestern art, history and cultures.

Work is performed in accordance with professional standards and practices as well as the operating policies and procedures of the Roswell Museum and Art Center. While work is performed under the specific supervision of the Museum Director the work requires a considerable amount of independent judgement. The employee’s performance is reviewed in terms of the competence, thoroughness, and the timeliness demonstrated in the performance of the assignment.

Provides advisory consultation on archival preparation and installation of exhibition objects.

Prepares pre-exhibition gallery preparation including cleaning, spackling and painting.

Prepares shipping crates and exhibit furniture including panels, pedestals, vitrines (plexiglass cases), and fixtures/mounts for the installation of exhibition objects.

Assists the curatorial staff in the transport and/or receipt, unpacking, moving, installation, removal, and subsequent repacking of exhibitions as required.

Prepares collection objects for exhibition and installation to include cleaning, matting and framing according to established policies and standards.

Assists in the preparation of material in support of an exhibition including object labels and interpretive text panels.

Assists in the maintenance and appearance of the displays in the galleries.

Maintains the workshop area including the organization and ordering of supplies and materials.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of conservation materials and procedures in the handling and preparation of objects for display or transport.

Knowledge of hand tools and workshop-level power tools.

Skill in finish-work carpentry and painting.

Skill in making accurate, detailed computations and translating same into finished product.

Ability to provide informed input on conservation, and design/construction requirements towards a given project’s decision making process.

Ability to produce an accurate product based on design specifications provided by another.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to stand for long periods of time and to climb ladders.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently demonstrating manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination, physical strength and stamina.

Ability to perform tasks involving repetitive heavy lifting of items over 50 pounds.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Graduation from a standard senior or vocational high school or equivalent preferably supplemented by college-level course work in American History, Art History or related field.

One year experience in a museum or gallery setting performing preparatory tasks such as art/artifact handling, matting, framing, exhibit installation/removal, packing, and crate design and fabrication.

Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in American History, Art History or Museum Studies with a focus on conservation or preparatory work, or a related field.

Working experience in plastic fabrication including cutting, shaping, bending and polishing.

Experience in driving a variety of vehicles including all sizes of trucks up to 24 feet long and operating forklifts.

EOE

POSITION: Maintenance Mechanic I - Painting

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Maintenance

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

SALARY RANGE: $11.0623 to $15.9727 per hour

UNION GROUP: Blue Collar

STATUS: Regular Full-Time

OPENING DATE: June 24, 2009

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: July 2, 2009

This is skilled, journeyman-level work in one of the major building maintenance or construction trades. Work involves the performance of journeyman-level tasks in either carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, boiler operation, heating, ventilation and cooling systems or other related trades.

Work is performed in accordance with generally accepted trade practices and safety practices with the employee expected to apply learned knowledges and skills in order to make construction and maintenance decisions. Some work is performed in close tolerances or at heights involving responsibility for safety considerations. The work requires some pre-employment training or experience but many of the knowledges and skills can be learned on-the-job but only with considerable experience. Work does not necessarily involve supervisory responsibility. However, employees may be assigned a helper for certain projects. General supervision is received from a superior who reviews work primarily through observation of completed projects.

Some positions perform journeyman-level plumbing work in the installation and repair of water pipes, sinks, toilet fixtures, automatic sprinkler systems for fire protection and other plumbing fixtures common to commercial and public buildings.

Some positions perform journeyman-level carpentry work, remodels office areas, constructs buildings or additions to buildings, builds shelving and cabinets, operates standard hand and power woodworking tools, builds and sets concrete forms, pours and finishes concrete and may perform brick work or other masonry tasks.

Some positions perform painting tasks, mixes and prepares paint, prepares surfaces and applies paint to a variety of surfaces.

Some positions may install, maintain and operate mechanical equipment such as boilers, heating systems, air conditioning and cooling systems.

May be required to wear and use a respirator.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Thorough knowledge of the materials, tools, principles and practices of the specific trade to which assigned.

Thorough knowledge of building construction and maintenance safety precautions and practices.

Considerable skill in the use of the hand and power tools associated with the assigned trade.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings and sketches.

Ability to plan and carry out major maintenance and construction projects.

Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to permit the lifting and moving of heavy objects in the performance of manual tasks.

Ability to maintain necessary cost and time records.

Ability to wear and use a respirator.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

Graduation from a standard senior or vocational high school and any combination of experience and special vocational training which equals four years' apprentice-type experience in the appropriate building construction or maintenance trade.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must furnish the necessary basic tools required for the particular trade.

Must pass a post-offer pre-employment limited physical and respirator physical given by a City-designated physician.

EOE

POSITION: Recreation Aide - D/L

DEPARTMENT: Recreation Administration

WORK SCHEDULE: Hours will vary according to schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

SALARY: $7.5000 per hour

STATUS: Temporary Part-Time

OPENING DATE: July 1, 2009

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: July 14, 2009

This is specialized work in support of recreation programs and facilities. Work involves the application of routine, non-complex skills to such tasks as monitoring of recreation programs, cashiering and operating concession stands. Work may extend to collecting fees, serving beverages and prepackaged food.

Work is performed in accordance with clearly established routines and procedures. Work involves limited decision-making, although employees are expected to exercise good sound judgment in maintaining discipline when controlling the activities of recreation program participants. Work involves no supervision of others and is supervised directly by a higher ranking Recreation Department employee.

Monitors game rooms and other similar activities at a City recreation center

Sells tickets and collects fees at swimming pools and other recreation facilities.

Sells pre-packaged food items at a recreation facility concession stand; collects money.

Maintains cleanliness of assigned area.

May drive City vehicles.

Performs related work as required.

Ability to make change and charge proper fees.

Ability to control and discipline the behavior of children of all age groups.

Dependability and mature judgment.

Ability to drive City vehicles safely and efficiently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.

None.

Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.