Founded in 1889, the State of Washington was the 42nd American territory to be admitted to the United States. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Washington is si
Senior Conservation Lead (Program Specialist 5)
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United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$5.8K - $7.8K / year
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Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Senior Conservation Lead (Program Specialist 5)
State of Washington
Role Description This project position is open to internal Arts Commission employees only and is dependent on legislative appropriation and, though expected to last for two years, is not guaranteed past June 30, 2027. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm The Opportunity: Art in Public Places (AIPP) program purchases and cares for artworks in state buildings, colleges, universities, and schools throughout Washington. The State Art Collection includes more than 5,000 artworks, located where people study, work, and live. The Collection includes a wide range of materials, sizes, and styles. In this role, we are looking for a visual arts professional with experience in studio art, art conservation, material science, museum studies, or a closely allied field. You will manage the conservation of several large-scale sculptures, working with art conservators and other specialized vendors to plan and execute repairs. Your work will support the completion of a suite of large-scale projects that received special funding from the State Legislature. You will also lead the conservation team in safety protocols and the care of 2-dimensional artwork. You will provide conservation treatments in the 2D specialized program area. - Leading other collection care staff and advising supervisors in treatment of artworks in their specialized component areas - Collaborating with colleagues in the specialized component areas for which those colleagues are the lead - Working closely with other public agencies to ensure that ArtsWA has access to artworks located at facilities outside of our control - Acting as the primary liaison with the Department of Licensing, which hosts ArtsWA's Thurston County workspace, and DES for fleet vehicles under ArtsWA lease - Presenting treatment recommendations - Acting as lead when project is in specialized program component areas - Performing specialized treatments - Managing all aspects of the contracting process with suppliers and vendors - Planning and coordinating work in collaboration with ArtsWA partner agencies and artists - Explaining ArtsWA position and complex art conservation issues to partner agencies and artists - Ensuring site and public safety in and around worksite - Determining safety protocols relevant to the work of the Collection Care team and determining safety equipment and PPE needs - Identifying, coordinating, and providing safety training - Using the Collection Care specific Accident Prevention Plan to guide safety processes Qualifications - REQUIRED: - [OPTION 1] Eight (8) years of highly relevant professional experience and/or apprenticeships may be considered a substitute for degree and experience outlined below. - [OPTION 2] Bachelor's degree and four years relevant experience - [OPTION 3] Master's degree and two (2) years relevant experience in studio art, art conservation, material science, museum studies, or closely allied field. - Experience must include planning, coordinating, and consulting with a variety of public agencies or private stakeholders about complex projects. - AND Advanced knowledge of a variety of art materials, including durability and compatibility issues; fabrication methods; agents of deterioration; and an ability to troubleshoot problems with mechanical and electrical equipment. - Ability to read and interpret technical and engineering drawings/documents. - Must be able to travel statewide, including overnights. - PREFERRED: - Experience performing material science research, preparing reports, summaries, and recommendations for historical records and higher-level staff decisions. - Experience with art conservation, art maintenance, art handling, and safe art storage and transport. - Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Photoshop. Requirements - Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. - You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions. - Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position: - A cover letter that addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting. - A current resume, detailing experience and education; and - A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview). - By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. - A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application. - Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified. Benefits - This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). - The Washington State Arts Commission celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. - We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. - You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization. Contact Information - Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. - For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email: jobs@des.wa.gov.
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