Exhibit Design Technician

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. 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 N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team! Description of Work The North Carolina Zoo is growing and is looking to add 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.

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.
• 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 Requir

Benefits

Additional Information

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Zoological Park Job Classification Title Museum Technician III (NS) Position Number 60033478 Grade NC05

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