Instructional Support Technician II

About the role

The incumbent performs technical and instructional support services for the Patton Family Sheep Unit under the supervision of the Farm Director. Responsibilities include assisting with daily sheep unit operations, livestock care and health, grazing and pasture activities, instructional laboratory support, maintenance of facilities and equipment, recordkeeping, inventory control, and providing day-to-day guidance to student assistants.

Responsibilities

• Affirmatively assist with daily sheep unit operations
• Care for and manage livestock, including health and nutrition
• Manage grazing and pasture activities
• Support instructional laboratory activities
• Maintain facilities and equipment
• Recordkeeping and inventory control
• Provide day-to-day guidance to student assistants

Requirements

• Equivalent to three 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 specialty area to which assigned.
• 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 the area to which assigned may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• 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 the specialty area to which assigned may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants with three or more years of progressively responsible sheep production experience.
• Experience supporting teaching laboratories, undergraduate research, and/or extension style programs.
• Experience with livestock management software and agricultural recordkeeping systems.
• Experience working in a university, educational, or research farm setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Three or more years of progressively responsible sheep production experience.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of sheep production and management
• Proficiency in livestock care and health
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent recordkeeping and inventory control skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit here.

Pay

$55,140 (Step 1) - $80,328 (Step 20) per year.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Chico State

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

Contact

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Office at hr@csuchico.edu.