What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 3 position at Evergreen State College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 3
Working Title
ICST 3
Location
Olympia
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.
Union Represented
Yes
Overtime Eligible
Yes
Monthly FTE
1.0
Salary Step (minimum monthly amount)
$4,013.00
Salary Step (maximum monthly amount)
$5,394.00
Cyclic Position
Yes
Cyclic Details
This is a cyclic position that works full-time (40 hours per week) September through June and half-time (20 hours per week) July and August each year.
Project Position
No
End Date
n/a
Special Note
This is an overtime-eligible position on the Olympia Campus of The Evergreen State College. This is a cyclic position that works full-time (40 hours per week) September through June and half-time (20 hours per week) July and August each year.
Position Purpose
The primary responsibility of this position is direct support of the science curriculum by providing training, preparation, oversight, and coordination of academic science instructional support activities, including laboratory programs, field trips, student projects, and faculty research.
Nature and Scope
This position reports to the Instruction & Classroom Support 4 and works collaboratively with other Instruction & Classroom Support Technicians (ICSTs) to support the laboratory and field science curriculum. On a rotating basis, any technician may be assigned to manage the science stockroom.
The nature of the academic experience at Evergreen requires that this position remains flexible in supporting a frequently changing, multi-disciplinary curriculum. The incumbent is required to develop knowledge and skills in multiple scientific disciplines, such as biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, electronics, geology, botany, computer science, ornithology, and ecology.
The nature of the academic experience at Evergreen requires that this position remains flexible in supporting a frequently changing, multi-disciplinary curriculum. The incumbent is required to develop knowledge and skills in multiple scientific disciplines, such as biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, electronics, geology, botany, computer science, ornithology, and ecology.
Essential Functions
Laboratory and Field Trip Preparation
- In conjunction with faculty, develop laboratory exercises, field trips, and demonstrations.
- Acquire and prepare equipment, chemicals, and supplies needed to implement laboratory exercises and field trips.
- Set up, test, and modify labs and problem solve as necessary to ensure high quality educational outcomes.
- Design, construct, and test equipment necessary for delivery of the lab curriculum.
- Provide faculty and staff with equipment, instrumentation, and space scheduling assistance.
Laboratory and Instrumentation Implementation
- Instruct students in scientific concepts and laboratory and/or field techniques.
- Instruct students and faculty to use laboratory glassware, equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in laboratory and field settings.
- Collect and properly handle and store hazardous wastes generated in science laboratories or field work.
- Coordinate the activities of students, faculty, and staff in cleaning science facilities and field equipment following laboratory or field work.
- Monitor laboratory spaces to ensure they are in functional condition.
- Inspect, test, maintain, operate, and repair laboratory and field science equipment, including analytical instruments, and associated software.
- Monitor the use of analytical instruments to ensure their safe operation and efficient use of resources in the science laboratories and field trips.
- Develop instructional methods and materials for instrumentation.
- May train student aides to instruct others in the theory and use of analytical instrumentation.
- Hire, train, and supervise part-time student aides who are responsible for supporting the preparation of lab and field activities.
Safety
- Design, implement, and monitor effective safety procedures for the science laboratories, field work, and faculty and student research.
- Train students, staff, and faculty in current laboratory and field safety procedures.
- Monitor potential risks and hazards to ensure a safe laboratory and field trip environment.
- Obtain relevant and/or required safety training for boating activities, lab work, or field work.
- Maintain records of safety training performed.
Administration
- Consult regularly with other professional staff to provide quality science instruction.
- Collaboratively evaluate the quality of laboratory instruction and the other services provided by ICST’s regularly and make recommendations for improvement.
- Use a variety of computer software for activities, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Zoom, and other applications for database management, web browsing, spreadsheet analysis, data acquisition, instrumentation, and statistical analysis.
- Assist in the organization and oversight of the facilities, equipment, and supplies in Lab I and Lab II.
- Evaluate equipment needs and specifications and make purchase recommendations.
- Participate in professional development activities designed to update the skills and knowledge needed to continue providing relevant professional guidance and instruction to students, faculty, and staff.
Additional Duties
- Assist with hiring and training new ICSTs.
- Maintain records and prepare forms as necessary.
- May serve on the following committees: staff and faculty hiring, laboratory design and remodel, health and safety, emergency response team, lab council, or other relevant committees.
- May be required to take lead on any of the following: scientific boating, instrumentation coordination, radiation safety, lab waste management, or equipment repair.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Technical
- Ability to develop, test, and prepare laboratory explorations, field trips, and demonstrations.
- Ability to identify and mitigate safety hazards.
- Ability to prepare chemical solutions, both qualitative and quantitative.
- Ability to instruct others in scientific concepts, laboratory and/or field techniques, equipment, instrumentation, and safety procedures.
- Good working knowledge of chemistry and other scientific disciplines, such as biology, molecular biology, physics, electronics, geology, botany, computer science, and ecology.
- Ability to problem-solve issues encountered by students during laboratory or field explorations.
- Ability to maintain and repair lab and field equipment and specialized instruments.
- Ability to identify equipment and supply needs.
- Ability to research, evaluate, and order supplies and equipment within budgetary constraints.
- Ability to effectively use various types of computers and associated hardware and software applications.
- Ability and willingness to continually develop knowledge and skills in multiple scientific disciplines.
Behavioral
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff, faculty, and students.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, execute, and complete tasks and projects in a timely fashion.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in an environment that requires constant flexibility.
- Ability to effectively evaluate the quality of science instruction support, including the identification of issues, concerns, and problems.
- Ability to solve problems.
- Ability to create, organize, and maintain records and files.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to supervise student aides.
- Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher with major study in a basic or applied science.
- Two years of full-time work experience performing and/or developing experimental methods in basic or applied natural science.
- Experience directing the work of others in an academic environment.
Conditions of Employment
- Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.
- This position is part of a bargaining unit and covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
- Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.
- Evening and weekend work is sometimes required.
Benefits
A full state benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; optional deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S2023-056
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
07/12/2023
Close Date
08/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants