Planetarium Coordinator

Full Time
Montgomery, AL
Posted
Job description

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to work in the Planetarium auditorium. The work responsibilities of this classification include: developing and presenting Planetarium shows; coordinating and overseeing daily operations of the Planetarium; assisting the Zoo Director and Deputy Zoo Director; and performing administrative duties. This position works under the general supervision of the Zoo Director and Deputy Zoo Director.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of customer service including experience with public speaking.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physical Science or related field is preferred. Applicants with experience in planetarium operations and management is also preferred.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must be willing to work non-standard 40 hours per week, generally within 8:00am to 6:00pm, with extended hours on weekdays and weekends, be available on evenings and holidays on a regular and/or rotating basis, work around moderate to high noise levels, work long periods in the sun and work at night standing and operating telescopes. Must be willing to use ladders, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the Montgomery Zoo. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire from completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

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