Lick Observatory Lead Water System Operator
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT LICK OBSERVATORY, MT HAMILTON, CA
Under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, the Lead Water System Operator operates the Mt. Hamilton Community Water Treatment System ensuring a safe drinking water supply. Operation of the Mt. Hamilton Community Water Treatment System includes routine operational tasks, water sampling, interpretation of sample results, maintenance of records, and resolving issues related to sample results outside of established parameters.
Initial Review Date: 12/02/2024
Contracts and Grants Analyst
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT UC SANTA CRUZ, SANTA CRUZ, CA
The incumbent has a unique combination of pre- and post-award contract and grant development components, administrative and extramural budgeting processes, procedures, and compliance regulations for federal, state, private and internal funding sources. This position provides key research support, conducts fiscal analyses and provides regulatory research compliance oversight and implementation within a complex and growing organization. Incumbent serves in an advisory capacity to the PIs and Project Managers. Most of these researchers have multiple awards, spanning several years, requiring long range planning and resource management. Funds cover postdoctoral and GSR employment, summer salary for faculty, equipment purchases, travel and research support. The incumbent will also manage various divisional funds.
Initial Review Date: 11/26/2024
Technical Laboratories Manager
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT UC SANTA CRUZ, SANTA CRUZ, CA
The Technical Laboratories Manager serves as project manager for research instrumentation and related projects, or subsystem manager for a substantial portion of a major project within a partnership. The Technical Laboratories Manager establishes project plans, including schedule and budget. The incumbent tracks project performance toward technical and schedule milestones and budget plan, reports on project progress as required and represents UCO at project reviews and to partners and stakeholders. The Technical Laboratories Manager is responsible for planning, managing, administering, and supervising staff and facility resources. The incumbent reviews and approves recommendations for project plans, and delegates assignments to staff and subordinate managers. The Technical Laboratories Manager is involved in developing, modifying and executing policies that affect operations and working relationships with campus and external partners.
Initial Review Date: 11/18/2024
Lick Observatory Water System Monitor
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT LICK OBSERVATORY, MT HAMILTON, CA
Under the supervision of the Lick Observatory Facilities Supervisor, the incumbent takes measurements, records data and performs various other support tasks concerning the operation of the Lick Observatory Community Water Treatment System.
Initial Review Date: 10/01/2024
Lick Observatory Superintendent
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT LICK OBSERVATORY, MT HAMILTON, CA
Under direction of the UC Observatories Deputy Director, the Superintendent provides management leadership and supervision for the Lick Observatory staff in the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 remote research and public education facility. Areas of oversight include administration, telescope operations, physical plant operations, and safety functions. Provides leadership to encourage creativity, productivity, initiative, and personal development of employees. Lick Observatory is located on Mount Hamilton where year-round housing with nominal rent is available for the Superintendent.
Initial Review Date: 08/22/2024
Lick Observatory Guide/Gift Shop Clerk
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT LICK OBSERVATORY, MT HAMILTON, CA
Under supervision of the Visitor Services Supervisor, the incumbent performs guided tours and gift shop attendant duties at the Lick Observatory Visitors Center, located about 20 miles southeast of San Jose at 4,200 feet elevation. The Visitors Center is open to the public year-round and receives approximately 30,000 visitors per year.
Initial Review Date: 08/13/2024