SENIOR MUSEUM TECHNICIAN
In New Jersey, Senior Museum Technician is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY2027 range lands between $60,876 and $88,743, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at State.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of State posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $61,510. The agencies employing the most are:
- State (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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.
Definition
Under the direction of the Curator (Education), Bureau of Education, Division of the State Museum, Department of Education, does the work involved in planning, organizing and supervising staff engaged in the conduct of one of the instructional programs of the State Museum; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Plans educational programs for groups of varying ages and interests, makes arrangements for on site visits and trips, prepares appropriate teaching materials and assembles films and other audio-visual aids for group visits. Prepares and supervises the preparation of special programs in the arts and/or the sciences (natural and social) for children and adults. Determines the types and levels of instruction appropriate for elementary school, high school and adult groups. Consults with State and Department officers regarding materials to be used in educational programs. Assigns, in accordance with the need in particular programs and based on available skills, knowledges and abilities and instructs Museum Technicians and clerical staff and supervises the performance of their work. Supervises the scheduling of tours and visits by groups and coordinates the duties of staff engaged in these activities. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with amateur and professional organizations concerned with the various phases of the several programs within the Bureau of Education, including the natural sciences, the social sciences, historical studies and/or the arts. Makes studies and carries out research to determine the feasibility of including specific subject matter in instructional programs. Determines the best use to be made of available audio-visual equipment in the several instructional areas. Supervises the preparation of bulletins, brochures and other basic public relations materials relating to the programs. Meets with teachers and group representatives in preparation for visits to the Museum and the State House Complex in order that tours and lectures may be meaningful and useful. As required, gives lectures and classroom type instruction to various groups in the arts, in historical studies and in the natural and/or social sciences. Supervises the development and maintenance of resources material files and other files essential to the program. Keeps current with literature, trends of thought and new developments in the particular field. Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties. Prepares clear, sound, accurate and informative statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of the essential records and files.
License
Appointee 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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to acquire a considerable knowledge of and familiarity with the objectives, policies, procedures, materials, resources and techniques of the Bureau of Education of the State . Museum pertaining to the conduct of educational programs and tours. Considerable knowledge of and familiarity with modern teaching methods and techniques and their application to an educational program for children and adults. Considerable knowledge of and familiarity with the literature, reference and source materials and audio-visual aids available for various age levels in the fields of natural science, social science, history and/or the arts. Ability to organize assigned technical and supervisory work, analyze the operating problems which arise therein and develop appropriate work methods. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation and presentation of lectures and classroom instruction suitable for varied age and interest levels concerned with natural science, the social sciences, historical studies and/or the arts. Ability to review, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of films and other audio-visual aids in specific fields and for specific uses. Ability to determine the types and levels of instruction and the particular materials useful in programs for elementary and secondary school groups and for adults. Ability to coordinate the educational program of the Museum with those of other units within the Department. Ability to plan, schedule, conduct and supervise Museum Technicians in the conduct of tours, on-site visits, lectures and discussions. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with State and local community scientific, education, conservation and/or other groups and organizations interested in or concerned with natural science, wild life conservation, historical studies, the social sciences and/or the arts. Ability to draft correspondence in the course of official duties. Ability to prepare statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to maintain essential records and files. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may be also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot he made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in the development and conduct of programs which shall have included the preparation and delivery of information or instructional material for varied types of people in an educational setting. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.