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, with a longstanding program of biological research and collections, 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 Chief Biologist leads the Museum’s Biology Department and the New York State Biological Survey, establishes scientific and programmatic priorities, advances research on New York’s biodiversity and natural history, stewards significant biological collections, builds partnerships, and helps shape how the Museum interprets and communicates the biological richness of New York State to 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 Biology Department and its Biological Survey while maintaining an active program of original research. The position requires an experienced scientist and manager who can lead staff, secure and administer external funding, direct biological surveys and field and laboratory investigations, oversee significant biological collections, develop strong professional partnerships, and communicate biological science effectively to a wide range of audiences. As a senior scientist within a public museum, the Chief Biologist 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 will be able to translate biological research, collections, and discoveries into engaging and accessible experiences that deepen public understanding of New York’s biodiversity, natural history, and changing ecosystems. 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 will be given to candidates who possess:
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.
This position will require 10% in-state/Statewide travel.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $151,566 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts
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Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Health Care Benefits
Additional Benefits
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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, with a longstanding program of biological research and collections, 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 Chief Biologist leads the Museum’s Biology Department and the New York State Biological Survey, establishes scientific and programmatic priorities, advances research on New York’s biodiversity and natural history, stewards significant biological collections, builds partnerships, and helps shape how the Museum interprets and communicates the biological richness of New York State to 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 Biology Department and its Biological Survey while maintaining an active program of original research. The position requires an experienced scientist and manager who can lead staff, secure and administer external funding, direct biological surveys and field and laboratory investigations, oversee significant biological collections, develop strong professional partnerships, and communicate biological science effectively to a wide range of audiences. As a senior scientist within a public museum, the Chief Biologist 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 will be able to translate biological research, collections, and discoveries into engaging and accessible experiences that deepen public understanding of New York’s biodiversity, natural history, and changing ecosystems. 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 will be given to candidates who possess:
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.
This position will require 10% in-state/Statewide travel.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $151,566 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts
Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?
Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Health Care Benefits
Additional Benefits
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.