Position Vacancy Announcement, Kansas Geological Survey

Position: Temporary Geology Assistant (8306)

Official University Title: Utility Worker (unclassified professional)

Application Deadline: May 11, 2008.

Appointment: Temporary, 20-40 hours per week, not to exceed 999 hours overall.

Rate of Pay: $11.50 per hour

Location: Core Library and Core Storage Facility, KGS, Lawrence, KS

Tentative Start Date: May 19, 2008

Position Overview

This work includes primarily the cutting and polishing of rock samples in preparation for digital imaging, and the subsequent digital imaging and inventory of prepared samples. Work may also include archiving, inventorying, retrieving, preparing, and shipping of geological samples; maintenance and repair of rock preparation equipment; and ordering of expendables as needed for preparation of geological materials.

Responsibilities

• 60% Rock preparation, including sawing, slabbing, and polishing, and photographing of samples.
• 20% Inventory and archive geologic material.
• 10% Maintain and repair specialized equipment for rock preparation.
• 5% Assist in and instruct others on core retrieval and shipment.
• 5% Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.

Position Requirements

1. Valid Kansas driver's license at onset of employment.
2. Physical ability to operate rock preparation and handling equipment.
3. Ability to tolerate working environment that may be dusty from rock preparation, old core boxes, etc.
4. Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds to overhead height.
5. Ability to lift and move (with assistance) boxes of cores above 50 pounds and up to 200 pounds.
6. Ability to work in core facilities which may range in temperatures affected by extreme outdoor Kansas weather.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in library or warehouse inventory control.
2. Experience with Windows-based computers.
3. Experience in preparation of geologic samples.
4. Experience with digital imaging and creation of data catalogs.
5. Experience with computerized management of library or warehouse inventory.
6. Experience or course work in geology or related field.
7. Experience with the use of handtools and minor mechanical repairs.
8. Experience operating and maintaining a fork lift.
9. Ability to lift and carry 70 pounds.

Application Procedure

Complete the University of Kansas Unclassified Professional online application at http://jobs.ku.edu/. Search for postion number 00008306 , or use this QuickLink. Cover letter and resume may be attached to the application, but are not required.

Person to Contact

Annette Delaney, Kansas Geological Survey
Phone: (785) 864-2152
Fax: (785) 864-5317
Email: hr@kgs.ku.edu

Placed online April 29, 2008
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