Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 5, SG-29 position in the New York State Museum. As the nation’s oldest and largest state museum, home to more than 20 million specimens and artifacts and to the New York State Geological Survey (NYSGS), the Museum offers an exceptional platform for scientific research, collections stewardship, statewide service, and public engagement. Reporting to the Director of Research and Collections, the State Geologist leads the NYSGS and oversees the Museum’s Geology Department, setting scientific and programmatic priorities, advancing geological research and mapping across New York, stewarding significant collections, building partnerships, and helping shape how the Museum interprets and communicates the geology and landscapes of the state for broad audiences, including children and families.
The New York State Museum is part of the Office of Cultural Education (OCE) within the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Established in 1836, the Museum has a longstanding tradition of research, collections, education, and public service, while the New York State Geological Survey is the nation’s oldest continuously operating geological survey. As the Museum expands its reach and advances a major period of renewal, this position offers a rare opportunity to help shape its next chapter through scientific leadership with statewide visibility and lasting public impact.
The successful candidate will provide scientific, administrative, and strategic leadership for the Geological Survey while maintaining an active program of research. The position requires an experienced scientist and manager who can lead staff, secure and administer external funding, oversee mapping and collections, develop strong professional partnerships, and communicate geology effectively to a wide range of audiences. As a senior scientist within a public museum, the State Geologist will also contribute to the Museum’s educational and interpretive mission through exhibitions, public programs, educational initiatives, and programs for children and families. The successful candidate should be able to translate geological research, collections, and discoveries into engaging and accessible experiences that deepen public understanding of New York’s geology and landscapes. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
To be considered for appointment candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive or 55b/c service as a Museum Scientist
5.
Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education (OCE) is seeking candidates for a Museum Scientist 5, SG-29 position in the New York State Museum. As the nation’s oldest and largest state museum, home to more than 20 million specimens and artifacts and to the New York State Geological Survey (NYSGS), the Museum offers an exceptional platform for scientific research, collections stewardship, statewide service, and public engagement. Reporting to the Director of Research and Collections, the State Geologist leads the NYSGS and oversees the Museum’s Geology Department, setting scientific and programmatic priorities, advancing geological research and mapping across New York, stewarding significant collections, building partnerships, and helping shape how the Museum interprets and communicates the geology and landscapes of the state for broad audiences, including children and families.
The New York State Museum is part of the Office of Cultural Education (OCE) within the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Established in 1836, the Museum has a longstanding tradition of research, collections, education, and public service, while the New York State Geological Survey is the nation’s oldest continuously operating geological survey. As the Museum expands its reach and advances a major period of renewal, this position offers a rare opportunity to help shape its next chapter through scientific leadership with statewide visibility and lasting public impact.
The successful candidate will provide scientific, administrative, and strategic leadership for the Geological Survey while maintaining an active program of research. The position requires an experienced scientist and manager who can lead staff, secure and administer external funding, oversee mapping and collections, develop strong professional partnerships, and communicate geology effectively to a wide range of audiences. As a senior scientist within a public museum, the State Geologist will also contribute to the Museum’s educational and interpretive mission through exhibitions, public programs, educational initiatives, and programs for children and families. The successful candidate should be able to translate geological research, collections, and discoveries into engaging and accessible experiences that deepen public understanding of New York’s geology and landscapes. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
To be considered for appointment candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent non-competitive or 55b/c service as a Museum Scientist
5.
Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.