OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of $770,000).
Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.
Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.
Classified positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our classified staff engage with a diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all by implementing and supporting our various employment and academic programs. As a classified staff member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career in classified service at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Instructional Program Technician organizes and coordinates the equipment and supplies distribution for Instructional programs. The employee in this classification receives, inventories, fits, issues, stores, repairs, and maintains program equipment, apparel, and supplies on a day-to-day basis. This position is responsible for training and supervising the work outcomes of student assistants. The Instructional Program Technician requires a high degree of technical expertise and may operate program vehicles for training and for District trips or handle hazardous materials on an as-needed basis. This job class is responsible for the inventory, safe storage, and proper use of equipment, supplies, chemicals, and materials related to their specified instructional program. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures and require a high degree of independence.
CLASSIFICATION:Range 35 on the current Classified Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
SUPERVISOR:Director of Forest Health or designee
BENEFITS: Holiday, vacation and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalPERS Retirement and an employee assistance program (EAP).Employees have the option to contribute to:

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans
• Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

• Disability Income Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Only Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

For more information regarding Employment and Benefit Policies, please view the Classified Employee Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability
This role presupposes duties of Instructional Program Assistant position description and includes:
Essential Functions:

• Assists faculty in pre-instructional set-up activities such as preparing classrooms, lab sites, vehicles, equipment, and machinery necessary for various instructional activities.
• Assists faculty with post-instructional activities, such as restoring classroom, vehicles, equipment, and machinery to pre-activity conditions.
• Organizes, distributes services, maintains, cleans, repairs, collects, and logs inventory of equipment, apparatus, chemicals, and supplies for various instructional programs that rely on specialized equipment.
• Maintains computerized inventory and record keeping for instructional program apparel, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment issued to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assists in developing equipment and supply needs for budget preparation for the replacement of equipment, supplies, and apparel.
• Assists administration and faculty in budget tracking and communication and submits budgets to Dean or designee.
• Maintains adequate inventory in the assigned program stock rooms and performs regular equipment and vehicle inventory. Cleans and organizes assigned equipment, vehicles, or stock rooms as necessary.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and/or regularly inspects, as needed, all program equipment.
• Reports missing equipment and supplies and initiates recovery of items.
• Makes minor adjustments and repairs to uniforms and equipment as necessary. Reports need for major repairs to supervisor.
• Schedules required testing of equipment related to assigned instructional area to ensure proper maintenance and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performs regular daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of program supplies, equipment, and other apparatus assigned to the program
• Maintains a logbook and equipment inventory of all vehicles assigned to the program.
• Trains and supervises the work outcomes of student workers.
• Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Knowledge of:

• Computer applications to assist in recording an inventory of equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Equipment, materials, supplies, chemicals, and terminology used in assigned instructional program area.
• Basic uniform and equipment repair using an assortment of power and manual tools.
• Uniform and equipment care including the effects of washing and drying uniforms.
• Health and safety regulations relevant to the operations of the assigned instructional program area.
• Methods for providing training and direction in the accomplishment of tasks performed by student workers.
• Standard English vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation, typing, and filing procedures.
• Record keeping methods and techniques.

Ability to:

• Prepare, operate, maintain, transport, and demonstrate proper use of equipment and materials related to instructional program area.
• Communicate and enforce established safety rules, regulations, and procedures related to equipment and chemical use to staff and students.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain accurate records using a computer system and software applications.
• Train and supervise the work outcomes of student workers to assist in assigned tasks and duties.
• Receive, issue, store, and repair equipment in assigned departments and or programs.
• Effectively communicate, orally and in writing.
• Work independently, be organized and detail oriented.
• Learn from errors, determine appropriate corrective action, and prevent repeated occurrences.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other, including those from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds.

REQUIREMENTS AND HAZARDOUS WORKING CONDITIONS
Heavy Equipment Logging Operations

• Class A Driver's License or the ability to obtain the license within 90 calendar days of employment.
• Outdoor work environment subject to extreme conditions including heat, cold, snow, and ice.
• Training ground's location requires increased drive time in extreme conditions including wet, snow-covered, and icy roads.
• Exposure to high decibel levels during operation of logging heavy equipment, power tools, etc.
• Work with and around equipment that inherently operates at a higher risk such as loaders, processors, feller bunchers, skidders, chainsaws, and loaded heavy haul commercial trucks, log trucks, etc.
• Exposure to flammable liquids, compressed gases, toxic materials, hot lubricants under pressure, hazmat storage and disposal.
• Training grounds, by design for student instruction, is characterized by uneven and unstable ground, tripping hazards, roll over hazards, and falling overhead hazards.
Training environment includes inexperienced student operation of logging heavy equipment in close proximity to faculty and instructional staff.Experience/Education
Education Required:

• AA in a related field of study or Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and substantive experience in the field of employment.
Experience Required:

• One (1) year of increasingly responsible work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• In addition, please see requirements and hazardous working conditions of the assignment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.
Experience Preferred:

• One year of experience with equipment and supply inventory and coordination.
• One year of experience using computers and software programs for routine business processes.
Additional Information
Online Application with Additional Preferred Materials to be attached to application:
• Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement
• Current resume
• College transcripts, if applicable (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)
Attention Applicants:
• After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.
• Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.
• Candidate evaluations will not be considered.
• Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.
• Interviews will be by invitation only.
• Interviews may be by Zoom.
• The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.
New Classified Appointments will be placed at Step 1 on the Classified Salary Schedule and will graduate to the next step on July 1st if the hire date is before January 1st, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum 21st step.
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
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