Spectrum - Volume 18 Issue 09 October 19, 1995 - Jobs at Virginia Tech

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Jobs at Virginia Tech

Spectrum Volume 18 Issue 09 - October 19, 1995

Employment opportunities at Virginia Tech are varied and advertised through the Personnel Services office. Applicants must apply for a specific position that is being advertised. For a complete listing of currently available positions, please visit the Personnel Services office or call our 24-hour job lines:

(540) 231-6196--Clerical and Secretarial
(540) 231-6160--Technical/Research
(540) 231-6176--Service Occupations and Trades
(540) 231-4649--Professional/Managerial

Applicants who have access to the Internet may review current available positions by pointing a gopher client to personnel.ps.vt.edu . Users of Virginia Tech's mainframe may access the same information through the Administrative Information System. Vacancies are also listed with the Virginia Employment Commission, the statewide RECRUIT system, on bulletin boards located in the Litton-Reaves Building (Animal Sciences), Newman Library, the Maintenance Building, Burruss Hall and in the Personnel Services office. These listings are updated each Monday morning for the vacancies closing on Friday.

Each Monday, beginning at noon, staff members from Personnel Services conduct a one-hour seminar to assist applicants in applying for positions at the university. If you are interested in attending the Applicant Information Seminar, please contact the Personnel Service office at 231-5301. If you are unable to attend the seminar, please visit the Personnel Services office at Southgate Center to use a self-paced computer-based module that provides the same information covered in the seminar.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students or applicants on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office at (540)231-7500.

Personnel Services Department
Southgate Center, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0318
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (including lunch hour)
(540) 231-5301 (VOICE)
(540) 231-6258 (TDD)
(540) 231-3830 (FAX)

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND PLANNING.

CURRENT LISTING

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN C (2656D) Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station. Normal Starting Pay: $18,765 (Grade 7). FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Nov. 3.

FISCAL TECHNICIAN SENIOR (2969J) Communication Network Services. Normal Starting Pay: $20,514 (Grade 8). FULL-TIME POSITION. Position ends 6-30-96. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

FOOD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT A (FOA-2R) Culinary Services. Normal Starting pay: $5.29 (Grade 1). An applicant pool is now being established to fill wage food operations assistant A positions. These vacancies include temporary, full-time and part-time work. Shifts vary and may include day, evening, night ,and weekend hours; and may include some overtime and call-in work. Non-student WAGE Food Operations Assistant A vacancies for Culinary Services will be filled from this pool. The vacancies are seasonal and run from August to May. Wage employees are restricted to working a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period from date of hire. Applications will be accepted at the Personnel Services Office, Southgate Center, through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 1995. You need submit only one application for this pool. Be sure that you include your complete related background, such as dates and places of employment, duties performed, and type of food service equipment used. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process are requested to call by the application deadline. Any questions should be directed to the Personnel Services Office, Southgate Center (703) 231-5301.

FOOD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT A (Server) (0775K) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: $8,246 (Grade 1). FULL-TIME POSITION TO WORK DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR (August 15-May 15). Work schedule varies to include nights and weekends. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

FOOD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT B (3RD COOK) (774G) Culinary Services/Dietrick. Normal Starting Pay: $9,015 (Grade 2). FULL-TIME, NINE-MONTH, ACADEMIC-YEAR POSITION. May include nights and weekend work. Application deadline: Oct. 20 or until filled.

FOOD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT B (3rd Baker) (W88S) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: $5.78 (Grade 2). SEVERAL FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Work schedule varies to include early mornings, nights, and weekends for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Oct. 20 or until filled.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR (2525J) Office of Sponsored Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $24,515 (Grade 10). FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

GRAPHIC ARTIST (W122G) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $9.02 (Grade 7). FULL-TIME POSITION not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

HOUSEKEEPING WORKER (W106K) University Unions and Student Activities. Normal Starting Pay: $5.29 (Grade 1). PART-TIME POSITION. Work Schedule: Hours vary between 5 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday-Friday, occasionally longer. Application deadline: Oct. 20 or until filled.

HOUSEKEEPING WORKER (7073P) Physical Plant/Housekeeping Services. Normal Staring Pay: $10,995 (Grade 1). FULL-TIME POSITION. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Work-area assignment and shift may be changed if necessary. Must be able to provide own transportation between job sites daily (local). Mileage will be reimbursed. Position ends 6-30-96. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

HOUSEKEEPING WORKER SENIOR (102K) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: $13,140 (Grade 3). FULL-TIME POSITION. Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST (W115P) Environment Health and Safety. Normal Starting Pay: $12.88 (Grade 11). PART-TIME POSITION, 30 hours per week. Previously advertised with different qualifications, it is not necessary to reapply. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

INSTALLATION AND REPAIR TECHNICIAN (6486D) Communications Network Services. Normal Starting Pay: $20,514 (Grade 8). FULL-TIME POSITION. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

INSTALLATION AND REPAIR TECHNICIAN (6487D) Communications Network Services. Normal Starting Pay: $20,514 (Grade 8). FULL- TIME POSITION. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

LABORATORY MECHANIC C (6534G) Agricultural and Applied Economics. Normal Starting Pay: $20,514 (Grade 8). FULL-TIME POSITION. Position ends 5-16-96, may be extended. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN SENIOR (W125S) Chemistry. Normal Starting Pay: $7.55 (Grade 5). FULL-TIME POSITION for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Work Schedule: Hours vary Monday-Friday to include some night hours. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

OFFICE SERVICE AIDE (W111P) Enrollment Services/University Registrar. Normal Starting Pay: $5.78 (Grade 2). TWO PART-TIME POSITIONS. Work Schedule: 30 hours and 20 hours per week, per position. Previously advertised; no need to reapply to be considered. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

OFFICE SERVICES ASSISTANT (6539B) Scholarships and Financial Aid. Normal Starting Pay: $14,364 (Grade 4). THREE FULL-TIME POSITIONS. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

OFFICE SERVICES ASSISTANT (W126S) University Unions and Student Activities. Normal Starting Pay: $6.91 (Grade 4). PART-TIME POSITION. 30 hours per week. Work Schedule: Hours vary between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday to include occasional weekend hours. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

OFFICE SERVICES SPECIALIST (1054S) Measurement and Research Services. Normal Starting Pay: $15,703 (Grade 5). FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

OFFICE SERVICES SPECIALIST (6535P) Scholarships and Financial Aid. Normal Starting Pay: $15,703 (Grade 5). TWO FULL-TIME POSITIONS. Positions end: 11-1-96, may be extended. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

PNEUMATIC CONTROLS TECHNICIAN (HVAC INSTALLER AND REPAIR TECHNICIAN) (1329P) Physical Plant. Normal Starting Pay: $20,514 (Grade 8). FULL-TIME POSITION. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Overtime may be necessary due to emergencies and breakdowns. Subject to 24-hour call on a rotating basis. Previously advertised under different job title; it is not necessary to reapply to be considered. Application deadline: Oct. 27.

PROGRAMMER/ANALYST (2817D) Communications Network Services. Normal Starting Pay: $29,297 (Grade 12). FULL-TIME POSITION. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (1588D) University Library/User Services Department. Normal Starting Pay: $17,166 (Grade 6). FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

RESEARCH SPECIALIST SENIOR (6532S) Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences. Normal Starting Pay: $22,426 (Grade 9). FULL-TIME POSITION. Position ends 9-30-96, may be extended to 9-30-98. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

SAFETY ENGINEER (0245P) Environmental Health and Safety. Normal Starting Pay: $29,297 (Grade 12). FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Oct. 27.

SECURITY GUARD (Escort Program) (W68P) Police. Normal Starting Pay: $5.78 (Grade 2). FULL-TIME POSITION, work schedule to include night and evening hours, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period from date of hire. Positions ends approximately May 15, 1996. Renewed yearly. Previously advertised; must reapply to be considered. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

STOREKEEPER SENIOR (W127S) Athletics. Normal Starting Pay: $8.25 (Grade 6). PART-TIME POSITION for 30 hours a week not to exceed 1,500 in a 365-day period. Work Schedule: Hours vary to include night and weekend work. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR A (W82S) Communication Network Services. Normal Starting Pay: $5.78 (Grade 2). PART-TIME POSITION for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Work Schedule: Varied hours to include some evening, weekend and holiday work. Application deadline: OCTOBER 20, OR UNTIL FILLED.

SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR B (W124J) Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Normal Starting Pay: $6.91/Hr (Grade 4). PART-TIME POSITION. Will work 30 hours per week. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

OFF CAMPUS POSITION

APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD VISIT THE PERSONNEL SERVICES OFFICE, SOUTHGATE CENTER, FIRST FLOOR, TO REVIEW THE JOB AD.

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN B (2741). Normal Starting Pay: $15,703 (Grade 5). Position Location: Leesburg, VA. Apply To: Marion duPont Scott Center (Equine Medical Center), P.O. Box 1938, Leesburg, VA. 22075 FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Oct. 20.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT. Director of Development for College of Engineering. The director of development will be responsible for all College of Engineering fund-raising activities. The director reports to the associate vice president for university development and will be accountable to the dean of the College of Engineering. Responsibilities of the director will include, but not be limited to, planning, coordinating, and conducting all fund-raising activities; identifying, enlisting, and directing volunteers; and developing special giving opportunities for individuals, corporations, and foundations. The director is a staff member of the Office of University Development and of the office of the dean of the college. Candidate for this senior-level position should demonstrate a proven track record in fund raising and motivating volunteers, preferably within a university setting, ideally with significant campaign experience. Candidate must be willing to travel. The position reports to the associate vice president for university development within the university's central Development Office. Applicant should send a separate cover letter, resume, and names of five references to Office of University Development, Mr. Michael Carroll, Associate Vice President for University Development, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0336. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT. Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations. The director is responsible for the leadership and coordination of the university's corporate and foundation relations program. Working in conjunction with various constituent development officers, the incumbent will perform activities that include ,but are not limited to, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of corporations and foundations in support of university priorities. The director is a staff member of the Office of University Development. Candidate for this senior-level position should demonstrate a proven track record in fund raising and motivating volunteers, preferably within a university setting, ideally with significant campaign experience. Candidate must be willing to travel. The position reports to the associate vice president for university development, Mr. Michael Carroll, Associate Vice President for University Development, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0336. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.