PURPOSE OF CLASS:
In the Commission on Culture and Tourism, directs and administers the cultural programs of the agency including history, art and film.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives executive direction from the Executive Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Directs the staff of the history, arts and film divisions of the agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Directs staff and operations of cultural programs of the agency including history, arts and film; coordinates, plans, manages and analyzes cultural programs, activities and publicity; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; designs and implements programs for the Commission on Culture and Tourism's Historical Division in the fields of preservation, restoration, education, tax credits and technical assistance; prepares budgets and reports; negotiates and administers contracts; supervises field investigations; oversees operation of four museums; serves as the State Historic Preservation Officer; assures all federal and state requirements for Historical Preservation Division and state agencies are met; oversees the operation of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Connecticut; maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of agency who might impact program activities; represents agency at meetings of professional and community organizations and participates in meetings of Commission and its committees; acts on behalf of Executive Director in his or her absence; may represent agency on state and national organizations; performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles of museum administration and curatorial practices; considerable knowledge of research source materials; considerable knowledge of American History with particular emphasis on history and architectural history of Connecticut; considerable knowledge of artistic and cultural needs of professioal arts resources, communities and individuals; considerable knowledge of methods used to develop and promote public interest and participation in cultural programs; knowledge of restoration techniques and practices; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; supervisory ability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
General Experience:
Nine (9) years' professional experience in the study, research and preservation of historic sites, structures, artifacts, and administration of programs related to these fields or in the administration and/or management of cultural programs.
Substitutions Allowed:
1.
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2.
A Master's degree in American history, American studies, archaeology, art history or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
This replaces the existing title and specification for the class of Director of Connecticut Historical Commission, in Salary Group MP 61 approved effective April 6, 1979. (Revise to modify content, change Salary Group and retitle)

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