JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of the position is to perform uncomplicated tasks in one or more of the functional areas of the museum specialist MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent for this position performs a variety of office operations in support of the curatorial operation. This may include, for example, handling office records and correspondence, inventorying supplies and equipment, and managing computer equipment, including hardware, software, and databases. The incumbent also maintains and organizes manual and automated curatorial records, including catalog and accessions records, inventories, object lists, damage and cleaning reports, and museum housekeeping maintenance schedules. At times, the incumbent may need to work offsite where some museum objects are exhibited. The incumbent assists the Collections Manager with the ongoing Integrated Pest Management monitoring program. The incumbent may also perform technical routine cleaning of structural surfaces and museum objects as directed according to established NPS methods and procedures. Surfaces include textiles, painted wood, metals, glass, and ceramics, museum objects including furniture, books, framed paintings, animal mounts, and other objects. Cleaning procedures include vacuuming, dusting, wiping, and polishing. Occasional cleaning of artifacts on exhibit may be required as well as assisting in the installation of temporary exhibits. Voyageurs National Park is located in northern Minnesota. The park encompasses over 218,000 acres of boreal forest and water along the Canadian border. The park is a class one air shed, and the lakes of the park are identified as outstanding resource value waters within the State. Lakes include Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan and Sand Point; along with 26 smaller remote lakes. The area made up a portion of the Voyageurs highway that opened the North American Continent to European settlement. The waterways of the park were integral to the growth and movement of the Ojibwe people of the region. The majority of work in the park requires access via boat in the summer or snowmobile in the winter. During winter operations the park maintains over 100 miles of snowmobile trails and 25 miles of ice roads. Within the park there are over 200 campsites, 3 visitor centers; and a concession operated hotel, only accessible by boat, snowmobile, or plane; there are 45 miles of trails; 3 boat launches; and about 15 miles of roads. For more information about this park, please visit: Voyageurs National Park For more information about this position, please contact Catherine Crawford, email catherine_crawford@nps.gov or call 218 283-6676. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
