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Location: US-CA-Los Altos

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Cheeseman Environmental Study Area (ESA) and associated indoor and outdoor laboratory classrooms. Assist students and staff in performing technical work within this specialized learning environment, (the Kirsch Center and the ESA). Develop and explain instructional materials and demonstrate learning exercises to aid in student comprehension of course work. Provide information to students regarding available resources and encourage their participation; respond to student questions and problems. Present information to students and members of the public on tours or at open houses. Establish and monitor facility schedules; train and provide direction to student or volunteer personnel. Maintain the learning environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; modify and enforce procedure and policies. Maintain the native plants in their community settings. Conduct general area preservation procedures in an outdoor laboratory environment, such as planting, weeding, irrigation, pruning, composting, mulching, pond, stream and trail maintenance. Maintain a mapping program to manage the plant collection. Create and manage computer files to record assigned activities such as number of visitors to the site, service contracts and related documents. Maintain the historical archives, databases, and maintenance schedules. Order, receive, catalog, inventory and store supplies and equipment. Troubleshoot problems and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. 2. Any combination equivalent to an Associate's degree in a related field. 3. Three years related work experience. In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate the following: 1. Knowledge of California native plants and associated communities; including propagation, cultivation and ongoing care. 2. Knowledge of sustainable practices in environmental stewardship, including green building design. 3. Knowledge of environmental interpretation techniques with native plants and animals. 4. Knowledge of biodiversity and the life cycles of plants and animals. 5. Knowledge of plant and environmental laboratory maintenance techniques and uses of tools in each area. 6. Knowledge of computer techniques utilizing Word, Excel, data processing methods and data entry techniques. 7. Ability to manage a scientific collection of native flora and fauna. 8. Ability to set up and operate specialized and highly technical departmental equipment and machinery. 9. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 10. Ability to provide instructional assistance and technical advice to students and staff with patience, courtesy and good interpersonal skills. 11. Ability to display initiative and exercise good judgment in coordinating instructional facilities and materials. 12. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 13. Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently. 14. Ability to understand, interpret and apply Division/department rules and policies.

Category: Environmental Engineering

Country: United States