Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 - Applied Physics at Olympic College

About the Department

Instructional & Classroom Support Tech 3 - Applied Physics

Salary: $23.52 - $31.61/hour

Classification: Part-time

Reports to: Dean Manufacturing & Trades

Position Duties

• Inspect, test, adjust and repair scientific and laboratory equipment used for lecture demonstrations and lab exercises.
• Works with faculty to develop scientific instructional programs, demonstration models and laboratory procedures and experiments and modify textbooks, lab directions, equipment and lab processes to address changes to the physics curriculum.
• Help design, construct and test equipment used for lecture demonstrations and laboratory experiments.
• Assist faculty and students with assigned experiments in the lab in accordance with defined safety protocols.
• Develop and maintain a computerized equipment and parts inventory.
• Evaluates equipment specifications and makes purchase recommendations to the assigned Fiscal Specialist utilizing certified Small Businesses as defined by the federal contract with PSNS. 
• Consult with faculty and other electronics professionals and sources to assess textbook and laboratory text modifications
• Study and evaluate new trends and developments on the latest equipment and laboratory procedures.
• Provide training for students and faculty on equipment upgrades and changes, assisting new faculty with learning the lab experiments and procedures.
• May teach the laboratory portion of selected classes
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Two (2) years-experience in a scientific laboratory or similar setting
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered 
• Basic computer competency

• Three years' experience with small electronics repair and maintenance, including test apparatus like desktop power supplies and oscilloscopes.
• Two years' experience repairing and maintaining electromechanical devices, including sensors such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, and LVDTs.
• One year's experience with measurement and other test devices and associated processes used with ships, aircraft, missiles, spacecraft or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications

• Be a positive and productive member of the department and division.
• Independently prioritize and organize assigned work.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and build rapport with colleagues, staff, faculty and students as part of an educational team.
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation.
• Understand the needs of the community college and students in an industrial federal facility.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, laws, and ordinances established at the campus, local, state, or federal level.
• Interact successfully with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, vision and values.

Other Qualifications

Terms of Employment

Hourly employees must work 480 hours in a rolling six-month period to become eligible for health benefits. Hourly employees must work 70 hours in any five months for two consecutive years to become eligible for retirement. This is an hourly position scheduled to work up to 18 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $23.52 - $31.61. They are not initially eligible for benefits upon hire but could qualify for the following: Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan, TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, paid holidays, AFLAC, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate, and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available basis.

• Must be able to gain security clearance to work in a controlled industrial area, including a federal criminal background check and proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship with either a U.S. Passport or certified U.S. birth certificate, or N-550 Certificate of Naturalization.
• The employee may be required to lift and carry supplies and equipment of up to 30 pounds.
• This is a part-time position that requires punctual and regular attendance. Flexible work hours may be required to accommodate both morning and afternoon work assignments.
• This position is in a classroom and/or shop environment at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). The employee may be required to move across PSNS, up to a half mile in an industrial setting to reach the job site.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. 
• Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.