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Posted: 20-May-23
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Type: Part-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4202242
Model Maker
Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 53525
JOB POSTING
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
NOTIFICATIONS
UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. The supervisor of this position can clarify how this policy applies to the selected candidate(s) upon selection for a job offer.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website.
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD. Talent Acquisition cannot accept application materials outside of the jobs portal, and is unable to update submitted applications on an applicant's behalf, or forward communications to the hiring units. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, view this link.
The IRD for this job is: 06-01-2023
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The University of California Observatories (UCO) is a Multi-Campus Research Unit of the University of California, with headquarters at the UC Santa Cruz campus. UCO operates on behalf of astronomers on eight UC campuses and two national laboratories and is comprised of extensive technical facilities, a business office, telescopes and support facilities at the Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton. UCO provides UC's scientific and administrative interface to the Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, and the Thirty-Meter Telescope international project, and supports the training of astronomy Ph.D. 's throughout the UC system.
More information can be found at: https://www.ucobservatories.org/
JOB SUMMARY
Uses professional engineering concepts to perform moderately complex engineering assignments. Works in a specialized engineering field on a major training and / or research effort. Works on assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. The UC Observatories Model Maker uses mechanical, fabrication and design concepts to perform moderately complex engineering assignments including designing mechanical and electrical components for instrument mechanical stages and testing. The Model Maker works to support the development of new instrumentation for the Lick Observatory and Keck Observatory. This position also participates in the testing of hardware at the subsystem level and integration level during prototyping, and final verification steps. This engineer level position works to advance skills in specialized cooling and vacuum technology and to support research efforts and works on assignments of moderate scope. Finally, this positions supports the overall instrument development and test efforts of UCO, troubleshooting systems and maintaining and repairing the existing equipment in the technical laboratories used for instrument development.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary: $6858.33 - $8016.67 / monthly at 55%. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule Information:
- Part-time, Fixed
- Percentage of Time: 55%, 22 Hours per Week
- Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
- Shift Includes: Day
Employee Classification: Career appointment
Job End Date: None
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Job Code Classification: 00719 (RSCH AND DEV ENGR 2)
Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES
40% - Instrumentation
- Participates and leads aspects of construction assembly, laboratory and field testing of equipment and instruments in the technical laboratories. Work subject to review by a more senior level Engineer.
30% - Engineering Design
- Under general supervision, designs and prepares engineering plans and specifications of moderate complexity for novel laboratory equipment and instruments.
20% - Testing
- Tests, maintains and commissions cooling systems for use in instrument test and verification (e.g. Cold room, clean room etc.)
10% - Reporting
- Gathers and analyzes data; prepares formal engineering reports, drawings and status reports.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Experienced in assessing and evaluating mechanical designs to push for improvements and ease of machining, integration and assembly.
- Working knowledge of engineering principles and methods in order to independently perform professional engineering design work of limited scope and complexity.
- Working knowledge of instrument design to begin independent application of principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.
- Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to work in a collaborative manner, to assist in identifying any challenges or barriers.
- Effective written communication skills.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Analytical and judgement skills to conduct analysis and develop appropriate recommendations.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- The ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
- Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
- Ability to travel nationally.
- The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=53525&PostingSeq=1
To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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About University of California Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
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