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NEOGOV · 6 days ago

Pottery Specialist - G5 - Pottery Shop

Parks & Recreation, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is a part of the Columbus Consolidated Government, seeking a Pottery Specialist to plan and conduct pottery classes for various age groups and therapeutic recreation participants. The role involves performing back-up work for pottery, assisting in scheduling, and completing special assignments as required.

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Responsibilities

Plans and conducts pottery classes for adults, children, seniors and therapeutic recreation participants

Performs back-up work for pottery, such as loading and firing kilns, making clay and glazes, equipment and studio maintenance

Assists in scheduling

Completes special assignments as required; researches and prepares reports; develops programs; coordinates, plans, and schedules special events

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Pottery techniquesKiln operationPottery machine maintenanceClass planningComputer software skillsOrganizationInterpersonal relationsProblem solvingDecision makingCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of general pottery procedures

Knowledge of operation in studio area of responsibility

Knowledge of state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations

Skilled in work-related computer software applications

Skilled in problem solving, decision-making and organization, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of directions

Skilled in operating and routine maintenance of general pottery machines, such as kilns, glazes, slab rollers, extruders, pluggers, pottery wheels and arts and crafts supplies

Skilled in oral and written communication and in interpersonal relations

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years

The ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting light and occasionally heavy objects, climbing ladders, using tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishing between shades of color