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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00074522 |
Description Activated On: 5/9/2022 1:20:47 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position is Director of the Bureau of The State Museum, a professional museum administrator position reporting to the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. With 160,000 sf of gallery space, the museum shares Pennsylvania's rich natural and cultural history through its permanent and changing exhibits, programs, and collections. The Bureau Director is responsible for the direction, development and promotion of The State Museum of Pennsylvania; supervision of all museum professionals, support, and volunteer staff; and operation of statewide programs including audio-visual, exhibitions, security and field archaeology programs, the Registrar's office, including collection, packing and shipping and digitization. The Bureau Director operates under the Museum's Statement of Purpose and in alignment with the agency's strategic plan to achieve designated goals and objectives and to provide high quality services to the public. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. The Bureau Director oversees all operations of The State Museum: collection development, storage, care and use; exhibitions development, design and fabrication; education, interpretation and public programs; professional activities; fiscal affairs; building operations; clerical and support functions; and the operation of the Museum support group and its subsidiary functions including the Museum shops. Direction consists of establishing long range strategic plans and annual goals and objectives, designation of resources, assigning and reviewing work, resolving complaints and grievances and insuring staff and volunteer development. The Bureau Director assigns special projects or studies, establishes and directs the flow of work. Staff work is reviewed through regular, formal and informal review, conferences and evaluation results. As a member of the PHMC's senior management team, the Bureau Director works with other PHMC Bureaus and units in strategic planning efforts of the Commission. Coordinates Museum plans with Agency goals to insure the best utilization of Museum resources for public benefit. The Bureau Director serves as designated liaison to other agencies of state government for the development of programs to address museum needs. The Bureau Director serves the Museum. The Director plans and directs the development of outside funding and other support that is necessary to carry out the mission of The State Museum. Incumbent is responsible to be familiar with PHMC general safety rules and safety rules specific to this position; for working in a safe manner and following all PHMC safety rules; immediately report all workplace injuries or incidents to their supervisor; and to immediately correct any safety hazards in the work area or report same to supervisor. Enforces all safety rules, procedures, and work practices and takes action to correct unsafe conditions in the workplace. The Bureau Director assumes other duties as assigned. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Responsible for all decisions relating to the management of the Bureau of The State Museum including programmatic, personnel and budgetary decisions. Decisions are made in accordance with Commonwealth, PHMC policies, procedures rules, regulations and policies and objectives. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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