Spectrum - Volume 18 Issue 13 November 16, 1995 - Jobs at Virginia Tech

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Jobs at Virginia Tech

Spectrum Volume 18 Issue 13 - November 16, 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

AUDITOR SENIOR-INTERNAL (2147B) Internal Audit. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $32,749 (Grade 13). FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Dec. 1.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS SUPERVISOR B (0302B) Physical Plant Electro-Mechanical Services . Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $25,068 (Grade 10). FULL-TIME POSITION. Overtime work may be required due to an emergency or breakdown. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

DISPATCHER-POLICE (W147P) Police. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $8.44 (Grade 6). FULL-TIME POSITION, for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (6544D) University Relations . Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $17,552 (Grade 6). FULL-TIME POSITION, renewed yearly. Application deadline: Nov. 27.

FOOD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT A (FOA-2R) Culinary Services . Normal Starting pay: (Eff. 12-1-95). $5.41 (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. 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 B (Third Cook) (W77K) Culinary Services . Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.91 (Grade 2). SEVERAL FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Hours vary to include night and weekends. For a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

FOOD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT B (3rd Baker) (W88S) Culinary Services. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.91 (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: Nov. 17 or until filled.

HOUSEKEEPING WORKER (W131S) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.41 (Grade 1). FOUR PART-TIME POSITIONS for 32 hours a week not to exceed a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Work Schedule: 11 p.m.-7:30 a.m. Some weekend work required. Application deadline: Nov. 17 or until filled.

HOUSEKEEPING WORKER (W130S) Residential and Dining Programs. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.41 (Grade 1). THREE FULL-TIME POSITIONS not to exceed a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Application deadline: Nov. 17 or until filled.

LABORATORY AIDE (W137D) Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.91 (Grade 2). PART-TIME POSITION, 30 hours a week, not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Renewed yearly. Work schedule may change to meet department needs. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

LABORATORY SPECIALIST (4476D) Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $20,976 (Grade 8). FULL-TIME POSITION, ends 1-1-97. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

POWERLINE ASSISTANT (0017S) Physical Plant-Electric Service Utility . Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $17,552 (Grade 6). TWO FULL-TIME POSITIONS. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

PROJECT MANAGER (Architect Senior) (2891P) Capital Design and Construction . Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $32,749 (Grade 13). FULL-TIME POSITION. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Dec. 1.

SECRETARY SENIOR (2230G) Military Affairs . Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $16,056 (Grade 5). FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

SECURITY GUARD (W139P) Police. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.91 (Grade 2). PART-TIME POSITION. Work Schedule: 38 hours a week to include nights and weekends for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

SECURITY GUARD (W140P) Police. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.91 (Grade 2). TWO FULL-TIME POSITIONS. Rotating shift, including days, nights, and weekends for a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

SECURITY GUARD (W141S) Police . Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.91 (Grade 2). FULL-TIME POSITION restricted to 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

TAILOR (W133S) Tailor Shop. Normal Starting Pay: (Eff. 12-1-95) $5.91 (Grade 2). FULL-TIME POSITION not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Position begins Jan. 2, 1996. Application deadline: Nov. 17.

INSTRUCTIONAL

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT. Project Manager/Research Associate.

Responsible for the performance and coordination of functions related to the Quality of Life Project. Work with project director and project staff to coordinate tasks and services required in the development and dissemination of staff training materials and the implementation of staff training courses for child development program specialists: organize and coordinate board meetings, review team meetings, focus groups, and training courses; facilitate the publication and reproduction of training materials, the development of "warmline" support systems for latchkey children, and dissemination of staff training materials, information, and technical assistance through various media. Requires experience in program management and coordination. Minimum bachelor's degree (master's degree in human development, education, and/or human services preferred). Ability to plan and coordinate meetings and conferences desired. Computer skills required. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Deadline for application is Nov. 17, 1995. Letters of candidate (with resume and a list of three references) should be sent to Dr. Victoria R. Fu, Project Director, Department of Family and Child Development, 366 Wallace Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0416. Salary is commensurate with experience. Starting date is Nov. 27, 1995.