Exhibit Designer / Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I Three years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Exhibit Specialist. Or II Experience: Four years of experience in museums, commercial scientific, exhibit or display work involving creative painting, design, layout, fabrications, and installation. Experience gained in State civil service must have included at least three years at the level of Exhibit Specialist. and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a major in an art or exhibit related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Principles of exhibit design including color, composition, perspective, materials; diverse media and methods used in exhibit design and production including type, audio-visual, lighting, taxidermy; principles of public interpretation/communication; principles of budget preparation, accounting and estimating.

Ability to: Plan and design exhibits and audio-visual programs; produce presentation drawings, detailed exhibit designs and specifications; speak effectively; organize presentations for public meetings; develop estimates and designs for the development of exhibits within budget limitations.