CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Instructional Support Technician I

UNION CODE: R09

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $4,206 - $4,500

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $4,206 - $7,299

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more!  See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by 10/18/2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

POSITION PURPOSE: Under direct to general supervision of the Dean of the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Engineering, and under the daily lead direction of the Department Chair, the Instructional Support Technician I offers comprehensive technical support by providing materials, supplies, equipment-related assistance, field trip and outreach logistical support, and technical support for a variety of lower and upper division laboratory courses, and research activities in the Department of Geological Sciences.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Geology Laboratory Course Support

• Organize the preparation, set-up, clean-up and stowage of geological materials, supplies, and equipment for laboratory courses and field trips following well established policies and procedures.
• Assist with procuring, maintaining, and organizing geological materials, supplies, and equipment used in laboratory courses and on field trips.
• Assist with the organization of field trips including preparing equipment, making transportation arrangements, and helping to obtain necessary permits.
• Assist faculty in developing new instructional activities and demonstrations by acting as a resource for materials and equipment utilization.
• Provide basic technical assistance and support to students and faculty on individual experiments/projects.
• Establish and maintain the Geology walk through time and the Geology Park at the Environmental Study Area.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining geology displays.
• Assist with developing systems for optimizing facilities and equipment use.
• Support student-faculty research with logistical assistance.
• Monitor student workers assisting in laboratories and educational activities and guide them as necessary.
• Support Geology Club activities, including communications with alumni.
• Support outreach activities, including tours and visits to local schools.

Geology Laboratory Maintenance and Supplies

• Assist in maintaining clean and functional laboratory spaces.
• Archive and maintain geological materials and the geological library.
• Assist in receiving, assessing, and cataloging donations of geologic materials to the department.
• Maintain a list of appropriate vendors for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Order and receive materials and supplies in support of teaching and research activities.
• Work with faculty to develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for equipment and be able to follow basic start-up, standby, and shut-down procedures safely.
• Learn to adjust and calibrate technical equipment as needed.
• Describe and communicate equipment needs or problems when repairs are required.
• Take inventory of equipment and accessory items and maintain the electronic inventory database.
• Assist with conducting yearly audits of equipment and accessory items.

Contribute to Safe Environment

• Support and abide by university safety protocols.
• Collaborate with the NSME Safety Officer.
• Serve as a member of the campus emergency response team and the NSME Safety Committee.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Equivalent to two (2) years of experience providing instructional support services for a unit or discipline, acting as a student assistant, or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline.

OR

Equivalent to two (2) years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a discipline related to the area to which assigned may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. (Required to upload transcripts to job application)

OR

Equivalent to four (4) years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment and in a related discipline may be substituted for the experience. (Required to upload transcripts to job application)

LICENSES – Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) –

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of procedures and techniques, applicable to courses in geology.
• Ability to operate technical equipment related to different geology courses.
• Ability to adjust and perform simple maintenance and repairs on technical and scientific equipment.
• Ability to evaluate the materials and supplies used.
• Ability to operate scientific or highly technical equipment and to interpret results.
• Ability to plan activities and prepare schedules.
• Ability to use methods, techniques and skills related to the discipline in preparing specialized materials.
• Knowledge of equipment utilized in these courses.
• Knowledge of common safety procedures for handling and storage of chemicals used in laboratory preparations along with handling hazardous chemical waste.
• Ability to organize field operations, including equipment, transportation, and permits.
• Ability to learn, interpret independently, and apply a variety of policies and procedures. Able to identify deviations from applicable policies.
• Ability to drive state vehicles for field trips when necessary.
• Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions.
• Ability to apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address simple to moderately complex problems and develop practical, thorough and, at times, creative solutions.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle and respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Basic competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Geosciences, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: MEDIUM WORK – up to 40% of the activities involve sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling or walking; lifting heavy weight objects limited to 50 pounds; may involve pushing and pulling objects within the weight limits.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Is around moving machinery.
• Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, or radiation, microwave.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION:  It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.

BACKGROUND CHECK:  Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION:  Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: Limited:  The person holding this position is considered a limited mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017. 

GENERAL INFORMATION:  It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment.  You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations.  State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens.  These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

EEO STATEMENT:  California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.  Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.