Heritage Conservation Expert (BS-17)

Tourism Archaeology &; Lahore; On-site; PKR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Tourism Archaeology & Museum Department is seeking a Heritage Conservation Expert (BS-17) responsible for safeguarding Pakistan's cultural assets through scientific preservation, documentation, and restoration. The role ensures integrity of archaeological sites, museum collections, and public heritage exhibits by implementing preservation protocols and maintaining comprehensive records.

Day-to-day duties include conservation assessments, applying preservation techniques, maintaining registers,

Qualifications

• Conservation concepts and principles in heritage contexts.
• Documentation and record-keeping practices for museums and sites.
• Environmental monitoring protocols for climate control and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct conservation assessments of heritage sites.
• Apply scientific preservation techniques to prevent degradation.
• Maintain detailed conservation registers and documentation.
• Collaborate with museum curators on artifact stabilization.
• Implement climate control and environmental monitoring protocols.
• Prepare conservation reports for departmental and governmental review.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Documentation

Environmental monitoring

Artifact stabilization

Job description

The HERITAGE CONSERVATION EXPERT at Tourism Archaeology & Museum Department

is responsible for safeguarding Pakistan's cultural and historical assets through scientific preservation, documentation, and restoration. This BS-17 grade position ensures the integrity of archaeological sites, museum collections, and public heritage exhibits by applying conservation science, implementing preservation protocols, and maintaining comprehensive records for future research and public access.

Day-to-day duties include:

• conducting conservation assessments of heritage sites
• applying scientific preservation techniques to prevent cultural degradation
• maintaining detailed conservation registers and documentation
• collaborating with museum curators on artifact stabilization
• implementing climate control and environmental monitoring protocols
• preparing conservation reports for departmental and governmental review

Career progression follows a structured merit-based path from entry-level conservation roles to senior heritage specialist positions within the department.

Candidates undergo a 100-MCQ written screening examination assessing knowledge of heritage conservation principles, material science analysis, and preservation methodologies.

Merit shortlisting is based on score rankings and document verification of academic credentials and experience.

The Departmental Selection Committee interview evaluates practical knowledge of duties, official hierarchy, and situational judgment to select the most qualified candidate for the role.