NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF STATE
P.O. BOX 459, TRENTON, NJ 08625 NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY
| ISSUE DATE: | September 23, 2022 | CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2022* |
| OPEN TO: | Interested individuals who meet the requirements | SALARY: $68,214.76 – $96,960.49 |
| DIVISION: | New Jersey State Museum | POSTING #: STA-2022-051 |
| TITLE: | Assistant Curator, Science Education |
DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of the Curator of Education in the State Museum, Department of State, initiates, designs, implements and evaluates science education programs for schools and the general public; initiates, designs, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs/components of exhibitions; writes and/or reviews educational material for natural history exhibitions; represents the Museum at science and education conventions and fairs; researches potential funding sources; does other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in physical sciences or science education.
NOTE: Writing sample and college transcripts must be submitted with your résumé. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in ineligibility. All foreign degrees and/or transcripts from a college or university must be evaluated for accreditation by the closing date of the posting.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in a natural science program in an educational setting which shall include teaching and interpretation of science concepts.
SPECIAL NOTE: Appointment to this title may be made provisionally, pending the outcome of an open-competitive examination (PAOC). If selected for the position and appointed PAOC, you will be required to apply for the open-competitive examination, when issued by the Civil Service Commission for this title, pass and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to become permanent in the position. Appointees who fail to be reachable on the resulting CSC eligible list are subject to removal.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
RESIDENCY LAW: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act,” which became effective September 1, 2011, all persons newly hired by the Executive Branch on or after that date shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey. New Jersey State employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from within the Executive Branch or from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than seven days but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the act.
AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. according to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Applicants should submit a cover letter with announcement #2022-051 in subject line, resume, professional writing sample, transcripts and employment application (employment application can be found here – https://www.nj.gov/state/assets/pdf/employment/hr-application.pdf ) by close of business (5:00 p.m.) on the closing date (October 31, 2022) to Employment.Recruiter@sos.nj.gov
* Responses received after the closing date may be considered if the position is not filled.
The New Jersey Department of State is an Equal Opportunity Employer