(Unclassified)
To plan, organize, direct and manage the activities of the Museums Division within the Facilities Services Department; to coordinate Museums activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Deputy Director, Assistant Director and/or Director of Facility Services.
The Administrator level recognizes positions that provide full-time line and functional management responsibility for a division or program area within a department.
Receives administrative direction from the Director, Assistant Director and/or Deputy Director of Facility Services.
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop, plan and implement Division goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Coordinate Division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Director, Assistant Director or Deputy Director of Facility Services; provide staff support to Historical Advisory Board; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Division’s work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Museum Division budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Division.
Represent the Division to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in professional museum work, including two years of administrative and management responsibility.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in museum administration, art, cultural anthropology, the humanities or a related field.
Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.