SENIOR LIBRARY EXHIBIT ARTIST
Senior Library Exhibit Artist sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It lists a bachelor's degree as the baseline, with an experience-based path open to those who do not hold the degree, and a valid NJ driver's license is required on top of that.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree including or supplemented by 30 credit hours in Graphic Design.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in work involving planning and preparing library exhibits.
SUBSTITUTIONS
License
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Applicant will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Department of Personnel or your agency's personnel office.
Occupational Group: Art Occupations
Occupational Family: Graphic Arts
Level Title Code Title Reference Number Effective: 5/28/94
1 401 (C)
Note
The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.
Designs layouts of graphic or printed materials
Selects ink
Composes mechanicals
Selects paper stock
Designs layout for brochures, newsletters, forms, reports, leaflets, or booklets
Designs exhibits and displays
Proofreads material for accuracy
Selects suitable sites for exhibits or displays
Evaluates graphic design for style, arrangement, color, technique, and effect
Implements maintenance procedures for work areas
Selects materials for exhibits or displays
Checks working condition of art studio equipment
Organizes graphic arts projects from conception to completion Determines style, techniques, and medium for graphic arts projects
Draws graphic material or lettering for title, backgrounds, or other layouts
Edits written material
Estimates necessary quantity of time, costs, materials or personnel for the accomplishment of assignments or goals
Distributes materials, equipment, parts or supplies
Monitors contractual or cooperative agreements
Repairs minor malfunctions of graphic arts equipment
Makes frames for artwork
Repairs minor malfunctions of art studio equipment
Makes (produces) camera-ready copy
Applies press type or other transfer lettering materials
Cleans tools and work areas
Operates computerized typesetting equipment
Operates desk top publishing equipment
Wraps (packs) products for shipment
Waxes (pastes-up) material or copy for printed products
Glues (pastes-up) material or copy for printed products
Mixes paints such as tempera, watercolor, oil, or acrylic for artwork
Cuts mats for displays, paintings, and other exhibits
Solicits (recruits) consultants or providers
Provides technical advice to staff, peers or management
Leads a team or other group of nonsubordinates in assigned tasks
Sets type
Corrects routine problems with computer or printer
CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of printing terminology
Knowledge of procedures for maintaining laser printers
Knowledge of types of graphics software packages
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of exhibit design
Knowledge of the types of printing ink
Knowledge of types and weights of paper stock
Knowledge of graphic arts techniques such as pencil, pen, airbrush, watercolor, show card, tempera, ruling, zipatone, artype, and craft- tint processes
Knowledge of desktop publishing software, such as Page Maker, Ventura or First Publishing
Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques
Knowledge of graphic arts techniques and media
Knowledge of limitations and capabilities of printing equipment
Knowledge of layout specifications for printing
Knowledge of techniques for applying commercial lettering to layout design
Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision
Knowledge of techniques of interpersonal relations
Knowledge of principles of color theory
Knowledge of aesthetic design
Knowledge of layout techniques
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of copy preparation, composition and layout
Knowledge of procedures for cleaning tools and work area
Knowledge of the types and characteristics of graphic arts equipment
Knowledge of wood-cutting techniques and equipment
Skill in using drafting instruments
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using decimals, percentages and fractions
Ability to operate desk top publishing equipment
Ability to mix color using gouache, watercolor, or oils
Ability to edit rough or final copy for form, accuracy, and clarity
Ability to package materials for secure shipment
Ability to select graphics that communicate conception or idea to target audience
Ability to design graphics using computer software
Ability to plan graphics arts projects
Ability to interact with various people who are in differing situations
Ability to produce finished artwork in varied media, including pencil, ink, charcoal, oil, gouache, acrylic, watercolor, or tempera
Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate relevant information from various types of source material
Ability to follow oral orders, direction, or plans
MINIMUM
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year for year basis.