Exhibit Design Technician

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) via the North Carolina Zoo is seeking a Museum Technician III (NS) to join the Exhibit Design team. This role focuses on designing, fabricating, maintaining, and designing world-class animal and educational exhibits across the Zoo, including public art planning with the Curator of Design.

Applicants should have experience with 3D fabrication, exhibit materials, and the ability to read construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Translate abstract concepts into functioning objects including development, schematic design, construction, documentation, logistics planning, installation, and project management.
• Gather and present site information and prepare preliminary budgets, schedules, and plans for review with necessary staff, architects/designers and outside contractors.
• Research the natural history, behaviors, and physical capabilities of the animal subjects and consult with animal curators to ensure schematic layout and components meet physical and psychological needs of the animal collection.
• Research materials and methods for exhibit fabrication, refine specifications, and develop fabrication options for review.
• Experience with some of the materials used in exhibit fabrication and construction including but not limited to: metal work, wood working, concrete, welding, model making, mold making, urethanes, epoxies, resins, paint, additive and reductive carving or sculpting
• Artistic work of the highest quality and either the knowledge of, or the ability to, learn how to create artificial exhibit components that vary from large scale artificial rocks, artificial trees, interactive elements, enrichment items, and thematic elements.
• Organize, prepare for and attend progress meetings with in-house staff, project architects, designers, contractors, and State Construction reps.

Job description

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Zoological Park

Job Classification Title

Museum Technician III (NS)

Position Number

60033478

Grade

NC05

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people's lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

Join the North Carolina Zoo during an exciting period of growth as we prepare for the opening of Asia! The North Carolina Zoo is seeking to hire a passionate and talented new member to its team of Exhibit Design Technician. This position works with the Exhibit Design department to conceptualize, fabricate, maintain and design world-class animal and educational exhibit opportunities throughout the Zoo. This position will help develop naturalistic exhibits that meet the physical and psychological needs of the animals. In addition, this position will help provide the operational, husbandry, and safety requirements of staff and animals, and present a variety of recreational and educational opportunities for the zoo's guests. Responsibilities include designing, fabricating, building, and maintaining Zoo educational interpretive exhibits, and themed playgrounds.

This position will also work with the Curator of Design on planning, implementing, and maintaining the Zoo's public art collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate abstract concepts into functioning objects including development, schematic design, construction, documentation, logistics planning, installation, and project management.
• Gather and present site information and prepare preliminary budgets, schedules, and plans for review with necessary staff, architects/designers and outside contractors.
• Research the natural history, behaviors, and physical capabilities of the animal subjects and consult with animal curators to ensure schematic layout and components meet physical and psychological needs of the animal collection.
• Research materials and methods for exhibit fabrication, refine specifications, and develop fabrication options for review.
• Experience with some of the materials used in exhibit fabrication and construction including but not limited to: metal work, wood working, concrete, welding, model making, mold making, urethanes, epoxies, resins, paint, additive and reductive carving or sculpting
• Artistic work of the highest quality and either the knowledge of, or the ability to, learn how to create artificial exhibit components that vary from large scale artificial rocks, artificial trees, interactive elements, enrichment items, and thematic elements.
• Organize, prepare for and attend progress meetings with in-house staff, project architects, designers, contractors, and State Construction reps.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $33,902 - $48,000

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Experience with 3D fabrication or 3D creation
• Experience with or knowledge of fabrication materials and/or methods (i.e. wood, metal, cement, fiberglass, paint, glass, resin, casting, etc.)
• Experience with or knowledge of large and small power tools and hand tools (i.e. welding tools, woodworking tools, metalworking tools, foam carving, lathes, angle grinders, hammer jacks, lifts, etc.)
• Ability to read or understand construction drawings, site plans, elevations or sections as it relates to designing or enhancing themed spaces
• Ability to effectively communicate design ideas or three-dimensional concepts to non-design professionals

Position/Physical Requirements

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm

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