City and County of San Francisco

Associate Museum Conservator, Asian Art Museum (#3518)

$41.88-$50.90 Hourly / $7,258.00-$8,823.00 Monthly / $87,100.00-$105,872.00 Yearly

Definition

Under direction, performs skilled work in connection with the preservation and restoration of Asian Art; prepares a variety of reports to document conservation activities; performs research, publishes articles and gives oral presentations related to conservation needs of the Asian Art Museum; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

A 3518 Associate Museum Conservator, reporting to the Museum Conservator, performs professional conservation duties related to the examination, preservation, repair, exhibition and storage of works of art for the Asian Art Museum. Incumbents in this class may be required to give work direction to conservation assistants and other subordinate support staff.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

 "The class specifications shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 7):

 1. Prepares condition reports on outgoing loans, new acquisitions, art requiring treatment, and art installed in in-house exhibitions; surveys objects in storage to determine conservation status; insures that completed documentation complies with the American Institute for Conservation's Code of Ethics. 2. Performs research to determine appropriate materials and techniques to conserve deteriorated or damaged art; recommends and performs treatment; documents these activities in compliance with the American Institute for Conservation's Code of Ethics.

3. May act as agent for the Museum with outgoing loans of the collection by couriering and unpacking; writes condition reports and performs emergency treatments.

4. Investigates and researches materials used in contact with works of art, such as packaging materials, display mounts and storage cases; recommends acceptable environmental control conditions, equipment and products; advises architects and engineers regarding physical requirements of the collection.

5. Performs scientific tests that aid in the authentication of works of art; makes x-ray examinations of art objects to determine internal structure; arranges constancy resources.

6. Publishes articles describing conservation research and techniques; prepares written and oral presentations for general public, connoisseurs, museum staff, and conservators.

7. Gives direction to conservation technicians, interns, apprentices and volunteers; administrates and supervises the conservation department in the absence of the Museum Conservator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the techniques, materials, and equipment used in the conservation of works of Asian art.

Ability to: Inspect objects of art and determine need and type of conservation work required; determine environmental controls for storage, exhibition and shipping of art objects; operate and maintain conservation equipment with appropriate safety procedures; write clear and concise technical reports; make oral presentations; work cooperatively with museum staff.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
CLASS: 3518; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;