Department Information

Who We Are
We are the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 28,000 credit students annually in a diverse service area with broad cultural and recreational activities. We were one of 30 colleges in the initial American Association of Community Colleges Pathways Project, recently selected as a “Most Promising Place to Work” in Diverse Magazine, and profiled as one of six top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. Our online learning program has twice been listed recently as one of the top 10 community college online programs in the country.

We have strong commitments to student success and to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that matches our student community. We are an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution and expect to reach HSI status by 2024 or 2025.

We have worked hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and pride and seek people who share those values and our commitments to student success and equity.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide you and your eligible dependents, including domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, Health Benefits.
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, Colorado PERA .
• Access to a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees, their eligible dependents and domestic partners at any of the 13 system community colleges.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP).
• A comprehensive leave program, including: annual and sick leave, paid holiday and winter break (we are closed the week between December 25 and January 1.)
• Access to an abundance of professional development opportunities at FRCC.

• This position does require a strong on-campus presence and travel to field locations.

Description of Job

GENERAL SUMMARY:
This provides technical expertise and staffing support to the Natural Resources (NRE) program (including AQT(Aquaculture), ENV(Environmental Science), FSW(Fire Science), GIS(Geographic Information Systems), NRE (Natural Resources), OUT(Outdoor Studies), REC(Recreation) by overseeing the purchase and maintenance of indoor and outdoor laboratory equipment and supplies for the NRE program, preparing and ensuring proper functionality of daily indoor and field exercises, keeping supply inventories, and coordinating field lab logistics such as risk assessment, transportation and permitting. This position will also provide field trip staffing and instruction in field techniques in small group setting. This position coordinates with professionals in the field for outreach events and field site logistics, and oversees the scheduling of work study students. The work unit will also help create laboratory exercises and develop field lab content.

DUTIES:

Lab Preparation and Setup
Based on learning outcomes, create a learning environment in both indoor and field labs that takes concepts taught in lecture classes and demonstrates those concepts in the labs. Determine field lab locations based on criteria set forth by faculty. Develop and prepare lab demonstrations and simulated learning activities, based on identified learning outcomes. Communicate actively with faculty to: obtain lab schedules, prepare labs, identify equipment need conflicts, determine desired learning outcomes and develop or revise lab exercises, stay apprised of additional needs, and trouble-shoot problems.

Manage Inventory including Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Manages inventory. Ensure proper storage, maintenance and repair of equipment used in the NRE program. This includes managing proper disposal of materials. Create and maintain inventory databases for all materials and supplies and ensure that all supplies are ordered and received promptly. Maintain all records, track all items ordered and verify accuracy of all NRE Procurement card (PCard) statements. Attach all supporting receipts, invoices, packing slips, and other supporting paperwork to monthly PCard statements, obtain required signatures, and send to FRCC Purchasing and Contracts Coordinator for filing/records storage. Create/update maintenance schedule. Repair equipment as needed. If in house repairs aren’t possible determine if equipment can be repaired by outside vendor. If repair is not possible, research and make recommendations regarding purchasing of new equipment. Orient new faculty with proper use and storage of equipment.

Student Oversight in Labs
Supervise students at field sites. Demonstrate proper use of equipment. Work closely with faculty to develop teaching strategies that will increase student’s ability to transfer lecture concepts to real experience. Provide feedback to students regarding proper equipment use.

Supervise Student Employees
Supervise student employees, this includes: coordinating work schedules, approving time sheets, on-boarding and training individuals, providing professional oversight and mentor-ship.

Program and Logistical Support
Coordinates NRE marketing, social media and outreach. Works with faculty lead to assist marketing for the NRE program, including attending tradeshows, outreach events, and working with local business and industry partners. Creates promotion material for program.
Provide logistical support for NRE program. This includes: coordinating travel to and from field labs; ensuring proper permits are in order; research and make recommendations to risk management; submitting paperwork for reports; creating contingency plans as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Four years of experience in an occupational field related to Natural Resource or Environmental Science. Effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary for success in this position. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated). Do not use “SEE RESUME” statements on the application; your application must be completed in detail documenting your experience.

SUBSTITUTION:

A combination of related education and/or relevant work experience will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT VERIFYING THE REQUIRED CREDITS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APPLICATION DEADLINE, IF SUBSTITUTION IS USED TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

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  Natural Resources: Determination of lab location; Set-up of Labs; Instructing & Assisting students in proper use of equipment and understanding lab assignments.
• Instructing and Communication: Based on learning outcomes, create learning environment in labs that takes concepts taught in lecture classes and demonstrate those in labs. Monitoring and assisting students during lab; Communicating with faculty and staff regarding learning outcomes; lab preparation; department needs. Marketing program to community and students.
• Planning and Organizational Skills: Determining lab locations; Ordering and Maintaining lab supplies and equipment in a timely manner. Ensuring permits and other paperwork is complete accurately and timely.
• Supervising student staff: Hiring, training, coaching, and supervising students; following through on accountability and expectations; providing clear direction and oversight.
• Problem Solving/Independent decision making: Make decisions based on best practices, policies and procedures related to needs of department and students.
• Active Learning/Active Listening: Collaborating with faculty regarding lab setup based on learning outcomes; adjust teaching/demonstration styles based on student needs. Monitoring students during lab. Working with vendors to fix or replace equipment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle report. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to the job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Front Range Community College, Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. A valid Colorado driver’s license will be required. This position will be required to travel to field sites.

Supplemental Information

NOTE: An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. This position will hike over rough terrain while carrying over 20 lbs.

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

Important Note To Applicants: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.

Comparative Analysis: All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis process. Part or all of the analysis for this position will include a review of your application material. Applications may be used to assess and rank applicants who meet the minimum requirements, cut to a top group, or establish an eligible list for referral to the position, along with an eSkill assessment subject to change based on size of qualified applicant pool.

Be sure your application material specifically addresses your qualifications, experience and accomplishments as they relate to the duties, minimum qualifications, substitutions, and preferred qualifications listed, including answering all supplemental questions thoroughly and with great detail. Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we
encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work
environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.
Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Front Range Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any
reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the
application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, JoAnne Wilkinson, at [email protected] or call 303-678-3707.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA)
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable
accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from
childbirth.

If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, you must do so at least three days prior to the administration of the exam. Please refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement.

Notice to Prospective Employees:
Front Range Community College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Front Range Community College's alcohol and another drug policy
• VAWA policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:

• By going to the internet website at: Clery Act Information (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
• Printed copies of the FRCC Campus Annual Security Report are available on request through the Dean of Students Affairs Office and any college Campus Security and Preparedness Office