Registrar - State of North Carolina : Job Details

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This position is located at:

Dobbs Building

430 N Salisbury St

Raleigh NC 27603

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Registrar is a specialist assisting with the statewide responsibility for the collections management of more than 80,000 historic objects including their acquisition, identification, research, and care. The Registrar creates electronic and paper records for all artifacts entering and leaving the custody of State Historic Sites. In addition, the Registrar is responsible for assuring the integrity of records in the collections database (Re:Discovery Proficio). The Registrar advises Historic Sites personnel on complex legal issues regarding acquisition of collections; advises staff on storage and exhibit environments; develops and implements statewide training in collections care and maintenance; and handles incoming and outgoing loans. The Registrar also participates in the installation of exhibits and couriers artifacts as necessary.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Preparing all forms and records for new accessions and deaccessions, including IRS documentation.

* Updating information accurately in the collection paper files and in the Proficio database.

* Managing the Collections file room.

* Serving as system administrator for the Proficio database. Train staff users in software functions.

* Creating, updating, and maintaining accurate information in the Proficio database.

* Generate loan agreements and receipts for both incoming and outgoing loans.

* Responsible for submitting insurance claims and serving as a liaison to our fine arts insurance provider.

* Providing annual documentation of the collection and financial reports to the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

* Training new Collections Stewards in Historic Sites collections procedures.

* Serving as courier for loans and performing condition inspections.

* Assisting as needed with exhibit installations.

Position/Physical Requirements:

* Requires attention to detail, teamwork, good planning and coordination skills, self-motivation, and proper judgment.

* The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees

* Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

* Ability to travel on overnight trips.

* Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid NC driver's license within 90 days of employment.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

* Demonstrated experience interpreting history through artifacts and/or other media.

* Demonstrated experience researching, documenting, and cataloging artifacts.

* Demonstrated experience speaking in public.

* Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse groups.

Management Prefers:

* Considerable knowledge of North Carolina, Southern, and American history with concentrations in material culture and decorative arts.

* A comprehensive knowledge of museum ethics, principles, laws and standards.

* Demonstrated experience with collections management software.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

two years of museum or related work

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section/Unit Description:

The Museum Curator I is the Registrar for North Carolina State Historic Sites. Along with the Chief Curator and Curator, this individual supports the curation and collections management for the division. This position is supervised by the Chief Curator who is under the direct supervision of the Director of Curatorial Services.

Division Description:

The primary purpose of the Historic Sites Section is to preserve, develop, maintain, operate and interpret the States Historic Sites across North Carolina.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out this amazing video about our Department.

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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application, to support your answers.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources

Melissa Riley

109 E. Jones St.

Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: 919-###-####

[email protected]

Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-###-####.