Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Employment Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/9

Salary Range: $43,481 - $53,678

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties 


The candidate will provide leadership and support for students, faculty in educational and research laboratories and in the machine shop in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). Conducting a variety of tasks in the day-to-day operations of the laboratories and shop, assisting in teaching, and contributing expertise in strategic planning, procurement, and maintenance, s/he will provide technical support for academic and teaching activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• .Assists with the daily supervision of the activities in SEAS laboratories and is responsible for maintaining the equipment and supplies and safety of operationProvides support to the faculty and students in all SEAS laboratories.
• Provides supervision and training to student workers, co-workers, and teaching assistants to deliver reliable and technically up to date laboratory experiences.
• Supervises and provides manufacturing and prototyping support for students' design projects, student chapter competitions, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Serves as point of contact, expertise, and organization for machine-shop operations, machining equipment, advanced manufacturing, and rapid prototyping.
• Maintains hardware in the laboratories.
• Assist students with lab setup and ensure that service to students is available during the scheduled time of operation.
• Develops and conducts hands-on activities to support student-recruitment and outreach activities and workshops, including generation of promotional material.
• Perform other duties as assigned in SEAS. 

Minimum Job Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, civil, related field) is preferred but not required, and may be substituted with equivalent practical and/or job experience with competency and/or certifications in machining operations and machine-shop equipment. For example, some combination of power tools, CNC milling, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, rapid prototyping, laser cutting, materials testing and/or equipment safety.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health insurance and annual (vacation) and sick leave only. Part-time selectee will be eligible for annual (vacation) and sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .