JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a museum technician located at a museum facility in a National Park Service organization. The purpose of the position is to perform uncomplicated tasks in one or more of the functional areas of the museum specialty. Technician work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field; work may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional field but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. MAJOR DUTIES: MAJOR DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Performs routine cleaning, processing, documenting, and cataloging of archeological objects and project records as directed and according to established standards. The types of artifacts/objects to be processed include, but are not limited to, metal, glass, ceramics, stone, documents, digital data, and photographs. Packs and repacks objects with care, assuring complete labeling that preserves data associated with the objects. Prepares, maintains, and organizes manual and automated curatorial records. Identifies preservation needs and recommends additional actions. Implements museum maintenance, environmental monitoring, and housekeeping schedules. Provides answers to inquiries concerning collections by using the archives and museum records. May assist with limited archeological field work, as necessary. Park Website: Midwest Archeological Center (U.S. National Park Service) Park Point of Contact: Karin Roberts, karin_roberts@nps.gov, 402-405-4575 IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
