Located in the vibrant Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ranks among the leading art institutions in the country and is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and groundbreaking educational programs. At the heart of the Museum and its programs are its comprehensive collections, which encompass more than 24,000 works and span 5,000 years of history, representing a full range of world cultures. The DMA's collections are distinguished in many areas: its contemporary collection is one of the top ten most important of any comprehensive museum in the U.S., and its collection of art from the Americas is world renowned as are its holdings of Decorative Arts, African art, and Indonesian art.  

Established in 1903, the Museum today welcomes more than 800,000 visitors annually and acts as a catalyst for community creativity, engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to concerts, literary readings, and dramatic and dance presentations. 

The Dallas Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of Museum members and donors and by the citizens of Dallas through the City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Mission Statement: 
The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.
The DMA will:
Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company Size: 201-500 employees

Dallas Museum of Art

Savvy Admin PROD

**Reports to **: Building Manager

**Department **: Facility, Operations, & Security

**Classification **: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

**Benefits: ** Full Museum Benefits

**Salary Range: ** $25-30/hour

**Mission **: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

- Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.

- Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.

- Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

**Scope of the Position: **

The Building Maintenance Operator will provide support to the Building Manager, for Museum maintenance, construction projects, and City of Dallas projects. The Building Maintenance Operator is responsible for overseeing and documenting preventive maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems including fire alarms, as conducted by City of Dallas staff and their contractors. This role requires day-to-day coordination of building maintenance (active and reactive) and supports the Building Manager in managing all outside contractors, maintains records and contracts, manages project activities, and coordinates contractor work schedules. The Building Maintenance Operator is the primary point of contact for facility-related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend work.

**Duties and Responsibilities: **

- Complete daily property walks of the entire Museum to document daily condition, identify areas in need of repair and initiate City of Dallas work orders to complete repairs.

- Complete daily walks to verify and document proper operations of building equipment. Initiate work requests to address issues and/or deficiencies as needed.

- Respond to and initiate appropriate corrective action as urgent facility-related issues arise. Make appropriate notifications and document issues and deficiencies as needed.

- Assist the Building Manager in tracking City of Dallas work order requests to ensure work is completed within agreed deadlines and/or reporting any issues with City maintenance when work is not completed within deadlines.

- Monitor gallery and storage area temperature and relative humidity, maintain an accurate record of daily readings, and assist the Building Manager with initiating corrective actions.

- Provide proper and timely reporting and investigation of deficiencies on Museum properties and provide oversight of JIRA system for detailing and approval of work orders.

- Coordinate with the landscaping contractor for all areas that require gardening as needed by the Building Manager.

- Communicate with the Office of Cultural Affairs, Facilities and Real Estate Management, and any other relevant City of Dallas departments to facilitate building maintenance, repairs, and improvement.

- Escort City of Dallas and/or contract personnel to ensure maintenance and repair actions are completed within museum guidelines.

- Attend meetings related to construction, facilities, and building maintenance.

- Provide general support to the Building Manager and the Chief Security and Operations Officer as needed.

- Provide event support as needed.

- Work with other Museum departments and City of Dallas personnel to coordinate daily building activities to ensure that maintenance and construction do not unduly interfere with the visitor experience.

- Communicate all construction activities necessary for general staff knowledge and continued productivity.

- Provide record management of maintenance needs, assessments, and repairs.

- Coordinate with inspectors and related personnel from the Dallas Fire Department and other entities in the direction of the Building Manager as required.

- Other duties, as assigned.

**Education, Experience, and Certifications: **

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Minimum of 3 years of facilities experience.

- Strong team skills, organizational skills, and ability to work deadlines are essential.

- Ability to manage multiple projects within an ever-changing environment.

- Excellent computer skills with competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook necessary.

- Must be able to use hand tools and associated equipment.

- Preferred knowledge of building codes, fire/life safety regulations, ADA regulations, and OSHA requirements.

- Preferred knowledge and experience with primary building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, life safety, and other).

**Key Qualifications: **

- Facility maintenance experience in a commercial facility is required. Museum-related experience is strongly preferred.

- Experience with building management systems preferred.

- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, and OEM instructions and specifications.

- Knowledge of procedures and policies as handled in an art museum environment is a plus.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrating professionalism in all situations.

- Ability to express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications.

- Ability to plan and prioritize tasks without direct supervision.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Accuracy in grammar and spelling.

- Accuracy in drafting and written correspondence.

- Ability to discern need for immediate decisions and act appropriately.

- Valid Texas driver’s license.

**Additional Skills and Abilities **

- **Effective Communication **: Effectively expresses and communicates ideas, both orally and in writing. Listen actively to information presented by others. Clearly expresses desired outcomes. Keeps all appropriate parties informed on projects, issues and collaborates for practical solutions.

- **Teamwork / Attitude **: Collaborates toward the overall stability of the DMA by forming internal partnerships and building/nurturing external relationships. Moves seamlessly in and out of teams.

- **Personal Interactions **: Goes above and beyond to respond to the needs of internal and external audiences both efficiently and effectively. Treats others, including peers, superiors and subordinates with respect, fairness and sensitivity. Presents a positive and enthusiastic image to others. A good sense of humor is required.

- **Quality of Work **: Conforms to the highest professional standards in achieving results. Work is complete, accurate, on time, and cost effective. Leads by example while adhering to the organizational vision.

- **Conduct Standards **: Keeps information confidential, speaks honestly, clearly, yet tactfully. Consistently respects all the Museum’s policies and displays professional demeanor as a representative of the DMA.

- **Problem Solving **: Contributes ideas with supporting rationale and an action plan to improve quality and productivity. Supports/executes implementation of these ideas to promote change and success.

- **Time Management **: Manages time well and displays an above and beyond attitude to complete projects.

- **Initiative **: Actively influences and brings forward collaboration. Self-starter who is self-disciplined and seeks innovative approaches.

- Preferred knowledge and experience with primary building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, architectural, life safety, and other).

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS: **The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, crawling in/through low spaces. Tasks include the need for hand finger dexterity, clear speech, hearing/listening, reading and writing, lifting and moving furniture and related equipment. Must be able to lift or move objects of at least 50 pounds.

**Our Core Values **

- **Act with Integrity: ** We are honest and ethical.

- **Build Inclusivity: ** We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.

- **Communicate Respectfully: ** We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.

- **Embrace and Drive Change: ** We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.

- **Foster Connections: ** We collaborate around shared goals.

- **Maintain Balance: ** We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.

- **Remain Curious: ** We pursue personal and professional learning.

**Our Commitment to Equity and Diversity **

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Building Maintenance Operator

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

As New York State's second-largest state agency, we employ a workforce of more than 20,000 professionals.  We have positions available in every county in the state at our regional and state office locations as well as within the community. 
 
We continuously recruit for positions in direct support and frequently recruit for nurses, doctors, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinical positions including social workers, dieticians, and occupational therapists. There are also many opportunities for people who seek administrative and clerical positions and those with backgrounds in health information management and maintenance and facility operations. 

People often come to OPWDD for a job but they stay for a career. Permanent, full-time New York State employees are eligible for a variety of attractive benefits including vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave; New York State Health Care Coverage; the New York State Retirement Plan; various payroll deduction savings programs including the Deferred Compensation Program, Flex Spending Accounts and Life and Disability Insurance.  OPWDD also offers a Tuition Assistance Program and an Employee Assistance Program. If you're looking to make a difference and want to build a career, join the OPWDD team.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

**Duties Description**

The Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities IBR) is the research arm of OPWDD. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative veterinarian to join our team of research scientists engaging in various research protocols and funded studies which involve animal models. This part-time Veterinarian will provide coverage when IBR’s Attending Veterinarian (AV) is unavailable and provide on-going support to the overall functioning of the department through .20 percent time. Hours would increase as much as they are needed and as agreeable when AV coverage was needed due to vacation/illness/personal needs.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will act as “back up” Veterinarian for the NYSOPWDD Institute for Basic Research (IBR) in Developmental Disabilities Vivarium/Laboratory Animal Resource Center. The incumbent will be available for consultations or veterinarian services when the AV and facilities manager are unavailable. In this position, the incumbent will work with and support the AV in responsibilities including but not limited to review and approve animal protocols submitted by the principal investigators; participate as a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); in the absence of the AV, supervise the LARC staff and actively engage in inspecting the animal colony and ensure it maintains regulatory standards.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES not limited to:

When providing AV coverage, the prospective candidate will be responsible for all aspects of veterinary duties including veterinary technical work, facility management, compliance and administrative responsibilities. These duties specifically include but are not limited to: Veterinary/facility rounds, attending at least two IACUC monthly meetings and duties and inspections, investigator consultations and protocols, training seminars and staff meetings.

Working with the AV’s oversite and planning, potentially assist with any or all of activities detailed below, time appropriate:

-  Conduct animal census; biosecurity testing and sample collection; review animal orders and placements; facilitate special projects within animal colony; weekend on-call/emergency cases

-  Facilitate vendor communication, conduct walk-through and preventative maintenance inspections

-  Prepare, place and review room logs; review for temperature/humidity trends; prepare order requisitions.

-  Update/monitor semi-annual inspection of animal facilities inspection visit list; facilitate occupational health forms for animal users; facilitate processing of USDA annual report, DEA registration, NYS DOH certificate, OLAW report and NYS Controlled substances license; facilitate recordkeeping for use of controlled substances.

-  Support the AV and participate to prepare and update as needed SOP and guidelines as needed (biosecurity, disaster plan, etc.)

-  Support the AV and when asked, prepare purchase requests for standing orders and review and follow up on preventative maintenance schedule, as applicable, approve, when necessary, due to AV absence.

Please be advised that the salary listed is an approximation.

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**Minimum Qualifications**

Non-Competitive:

Ph.D. and seven years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.

AND

Veterinary Degree from an accredited United States college or university

**Additional Comments**

-  Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 35 ($161,476) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($193,823).

-  The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.

-  Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

-  All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

-  If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.

-  Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).

-  If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

-  Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

-  Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

-  Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

-  Life insurance and Disability insurance.

-  The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

-  Paid Holidays and Leave:

° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.

° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

-  Health Care Coverage:

Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

-  Paid Parental Leave:

Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

-  Retirement Program:

Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

-  Professional Development and Education and Training:

NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

-  Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

-  OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

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