Instructional Support Technician II - Earth & Environmental Sciences

California State University - Fresno is hiring an Instructional Support Technician II for the Earth & Environmental Sciences department. This full-time position involves providing support services for undergraduate and graduate labs, collaborating with students and faculty, and managing laboratory equipment. Key qualifications include knowledge of research methods, safety practices, and technical skills related to earth sciences. The anticipated salary range is $4,608 - $4,838 per month.
Instructional Support Technician II - Earth & Environmental
Sciences
(Instructional Support Technician
II)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,608 - $4,838 per
month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,608 - $7,998 per
month
• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week),
probationary, non-exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that
includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and
vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are
also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A
summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

Under general supervision by the Chair of the Department of Earth
and Environmental Sciences, the Instructional Support Technician
(IST II) is expected to provide comprehensive support services to
the department disciplines, which make extensive use of materials,
supplies, and equipment in both undergraduate and graduate
laboratories and instructional courses.

The interdisciplinary nature of the geosciences requires this
individual to primarily work collaboratively with students and
faculty within and outside our department. The incumbent must also
be organized, an excellent communicator, and able to keep detailed
and comprehensive records (e.g. safety, training, instrument
operational procedures, equipment usage logs).

The primary purpose of this position is to implement a full range
of assignments that support the Department of Earth and
Environmental Sciences. Projects require an increased depth of
knowledge of EES, an understanding of laboratory techniques and
methods, choosing suitable materials for related instructional
needs, and the ability to operate and perform routine maintenance
of scientific lab and field equipment.

Key Qualifications
• Knowledge of:
• Research methods and techniques commonly used in earth and
environmental sciences.
• Materials, supplies, and curriculum used in earth and
environmental science laboratory and field environments.
• Safety practices, procedures, rules, and precautions associated
with scientific equipment, laboratory environment, and field
working conditions.
• Skill/Ability to:
• Work with various individuals and groups of people across
campus and in the community (e.g. students, faculty, staff,
administrators, public) in a collegial and collaborative
manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty,
staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and
socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Operate technical equipment related to earth and environmental
sciences.
• Adjust and perform simple maintenance of technical and
scientific equipment related to earth and environmental
sciences.
• Troubleshoot and address challenges (e.g. research, teaching,
laboratory, equipment) and resolve with creative solutions.
• Manage the logistics of and planning, organizing, and
scheduling field trips, classes, and outreach activities related to
earth and environmental sciences.
• Maintain department inventory and safety records.
• Use computer technology, systems, and software packages (e.g.
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, technical software).

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities,
please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience
• Equivalent to two years of experience providing instructional
support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing
materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline
related to Earth & Environmental Sciences; or
• Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in
courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or
equipment and in a discipline related to Earth & Environmental
Sciences may be substituted for one year of the required
experience: or
• Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in
courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or
equipment and in a discipline related to Earth & Environmental
Sciences may be substituted for the two years of required
experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Earth and/or Environmental Sciences or
related field of science.
• Experience conducting research in Earth and/or Environmental
Sciences or related field of science.
• Experience arranging field trips for large groups.
• Experience providing instructional support services in the
discipline of Earth and/or Environmental Sciences or related field
of science.
• Experience curating mineral and rock specimens and maps.
• Experience design educational displays and demonstrations.
• Experience operating departmental equipment.

Department Summary

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) prepares
students to pursue a broad range of careers in academia, industry,
government and teaching, by providing them with educational
training and the indoor and outdoor opportunities to obtain a solid
foundation in the Earth and Environmental Sciences.

The Earth and Environmental Sciences are interdisciplinary,
integrating principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and
mathematics, as well as quantitative and critical thinking skills,
to address geological and environmental challenges. Our small,
close-knit department gives students the chance to get to know
faculty personally and every student has the opportunity to conduct
research or complete an internship before they graduate. Our
program emphasizes field and laboratory investigations of the
environment and its geological context and history. Over 18 courses
include field trips where we take advantage of the university's
proximity to the Sierra Nevada, the California Coast Ranges,
coastal California, and the desert provinces. Our unique location
gives faculty and students access to an unparalleled outdoor
laboratory, all within short trips from the university.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by April 17, 2025 will be given full
consideration by the search committee.
• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the
request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for
California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must
complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most
recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their
specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information
for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the
California State University System. The University's mission is to
boldly educate and empower students for success through our values
of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student
population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of
students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The
University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep
involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over
527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The
campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and
Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey
Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts.
Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in
California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and
produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and
implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with
applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and
regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit
discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a
protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry,
age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital
status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical
condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to
diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and
retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination
Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are
accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine
recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other
relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu .

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check
(including a criminal records check) must be completed
satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California
State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of
employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus
will be required to undergo a background check for any position
where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State
has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California
State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the
filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and
the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office
and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free
campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or
management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Advertised: 03 Apr 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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