Wood Shop Manager (9612C) - 64920
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Departmental Overview
Our Environment is the isolated planet we share, the collection of natural resources needed to sustain us through this century and beyond, and the social and cultural milieu through which we derive our values about this space. Our Environment is also under enormous stress. The Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management is a multidisciplinary program that recognizes the urgency of the challenges, and the enormous opportunities that may lead to transformative change. We have award-winning faculty in climate science, biodiversity, environmental policy, land use, and community outreach - all driven by a collective interest in our environmental future.
Prof. Mayencourt's research merges the fields of forestry, creative structural design, and materials. It explores low-carbon approaches for building structures by leveraging recent advances in manufacturing technologies and computational optimization.
Position Summary
The Wood Shop Manager will assist in research and design projects and help manage the fabrication laboratory of the research woodshop.
- Research tasks include the fabrication of research prototypes and support for the construction of research demonstrators.
- Design tasks include the design of small pavilions, furniture, and research demonstrators.
- There is an opportunity for the Woodshop Manager to participate in teaching activities.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 02/29/2024.
Responsibilities
Research activities:
- Lead the fabrication of research prototypes, building components, and research demonstrators (up to small pavilion/building scale).
- Manage student support positions for the research fabrication tasks and activities.
- Research documentation.
- Example of research activities:
- Assist in the construction of two wood kilns.
- Design and build conceptual furniture inspired by research initiatives.
Woodshop maintenance:
- Ensure the proper functioning of the fabrication lab by maintaining machines, and ordering new machines and materials, and consumables when appropriate.
Individual research:
- The employee can pursue individual research ideas, aligned with the general direction of the Lab's research.
Other:
- Other supporting tasks could include production such as images and videos for social media.
Required Qualifications
- Woodworking/carpentry: ability to work with wood at the furniture or building component scale.
- Knowledge with standard woodworking machine.
Preferred Qualifications
- Computational design: ability to use CAD software like Rhino3D and use parametric design software like Grasshopper for Rhino3D.
- CNC machining: ability to design for CNC routing and run CNC jobs.
- 3 years of Design or Architecture experience.
Salary & Benefits
This is an 18-month, non-exempt temporary position at 60% (24 hrs a week). This position is paid hourly and is eligible for UC Benefits.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.01.
How to Apply
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Driving Required
- A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required.
Other Information
This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/rx/index.html
- The position will not convert to career status as the funding for the position is "one time" funding, of eighteen (18) months or less.
- This is not a visa opportunity.
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Mandated Reporter
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
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