City and County of San Francisco

Under supervision, participates in the research, cataloging, preparation, installation and preservation of museum collection objects and gallery exhibitions.

The 3541 Curator I is the entry-level position in the Curator class series. The 3541 Curator I is distinguished from the 3542 Curator II in that the 3542 Curator II performs more difficult and responsible tasks with greater independence than those assigned to 3541 Curator I incumbents.

The 3541 Curator I may supervise intern level employees.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Participates in the design, planning, installation and maintenance of museum exhibits; assists in making collections available for study by students and schools, and for inspection by museum visitors.
2. Conducts research on biographies, exhibit objects, museum collection subjects and related topics; assists in publicizing information on objects in the museum collection; assists in the planning and circulating of exhibits available to educational institutions.
3. Maintains a museum research library; processes and maintains books, periodicals, monographs, photographs, negatives and other museum records.
4. May prepare routine correspondence requiring knowledge of departmental operations and special exhibits; types cards, memoranda, reports and related museum records.
5. Carries out and explains established methods, policies, and procedures relating, to departmental activities; makes contact with departmental personnel and other individuals in providing information.

Knowledge of: Fine arts , art history, decorative arts, design, history, library science, museum studies, natural history, science, and technology; the techniques and methods of caring for and displaying museum objects; museum operations and procedures.

Ability and Skill to: Speak and write effectively; assist in the planning and carrying out of the technical aspects relative to the care and development of museum collections and the design and installation of museum exhibitions; establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with departmental personnel and the public.

Requires sufficient skill in typing to perform incidental typing duties.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the fine arts, art history, decorative arts, design, history, library science, museum studies, natural history, science, technology or other closely related disciplines.

Experience:

License and Certification:

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

ORIGINATION DATE: 4/22/68

AMENDED DATE: 02/16/2016

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFCCD SFUSD

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