Santa Monica College
Laboratory Technician-Photography
Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Salary :
$67,152.00 - $81,636.00 Annually
Location :
1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 90405, CA
Job Type:
Full-time, 12 months
Job Number:
LTP2024
Department:
Academic Affairs
Opening Date:
07/16/2024
Closing Date:
8/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This is a Promotional and Open Competitive Recruitment, which will result in two eligibility lists.
Laboratory Technician-Photography
The
Laboratory Technician-Photography
provides laboratory support and assists instructors and students in the Photography laboratories and studios. This position is scheduled to work
40 hours per week, 12 months per year on the Main Campus.What You Will Bring to the CollegeThe ideal candidate will possess experience in a photography studio, a high degree of planning, coordination skills, and be able to build strong working relationships with instructors and department staff, in order to prepare and set-up projects to meet timelines and department needs.
Why Work at SMC?
At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of colleagues who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great. No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams - landing that new job, or breaking through the cycle of poverty.
Some details about us:We are currently the number one transfer college to UCLA, USC, the University of California system, and Loyola Marymount University.We are dedicated to sustainable practices and are accessible via environmentally-friendly transportation options, including the Expo Line and the Big Blue Bus.We are one of the select community colleges in California approved to award a Bachelor's degree. SMC currently awards a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design.Please visit
to learn more about us and why we are
Proud to Be SMC!
Benefits
We value our employees as people, and recognize the value of work-life balance, the health of you and your family, and your professional development. We offer a variety of benefits and perks to support new members of our team, including:18 paid holidays*12 paid vacation days*12 paid illness days*Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)Free mental health assistance through the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) programMembership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 40 years of serviceWaived tuition fees for classes taken at Santa Monica CollegeReimbursement for related classes, conferences or workshops to empower your professional developmentFree Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through theCSEA Chapter 36 Union Membership Option*Benefits, holidays, vacation, and illness days listed above assume a 40-hours per week, 12-month per year schedule. Benefits, vacation and illness days are prorated for other work schedules.Salary Placement
New Employees: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. A new permanent classified employee may request a higher salary placement based on recruitment issues and/or additional training and experience which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements. Please note that salary placement above the third step requires additional approvals by Santa Monica College executive staff.Current Employees: Upon promotion, the new salary for a current, permanent employee is based on Merit Rule 12.2.7. In accordance with this rule, employees are entitled to at least a one-step (5%) salary increase, and may be eligible for advanced step placement in accordance with established criteria.About the Selection Process
The selection process will consist of a written exam (qualifying) and aQualifications Appraisal Interview & Performance Exam (weighted 100%). Candidates must be successful on all test parts to be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that occur during the six (6) month life of the eligibility list, including full-time and/or part-time, permanent and/or temporary positions.
Santa Monica College reserves the right to modify the stated test components and weights prior to the administration of any test.
Communication for this recruitment will be via e-mail. You must check your e-mail on a regular basis to be informed of your status for this recruitment.
Test Retake PolicyBased on the District's hiring needs, we may administer multiple recruitments for this job classification (or a related job classification that uses the same test(s)) within the next several months. Candidates must wait a period of 90 calendar days between testing appointments before retesting. Candidates who are ineligible to participate in an upcoming test or interview due to the provided retake period will be notified via email, and will have their highest valid score(s) on any non-weighted (pass/fail) test parts applied toward that recruitment.
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3120 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment) may be accessed at: .
Equity Statement"Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC, and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment."Examples of Duties
Provides technical assistance to instructors and students in the photography laboratories and studios for day, evening, and weekend classes.
Coordinates the use of the laboratories and studios and checks equipment and supplies in and out to students according to lab procedures and protocols.
Prepares equipment, chemicals, and materials for use by faculty and students in the laboratories and studios.
Demonstrates proper use and care of materials, equipment, chemicals, and supplies to students to ensure safety protocols are followed.
Ensures proper handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and biological hazards.
Demonstrates methods, procedures and practices used in traditional and digital photography; monitors, verifies and facilitates learning.
Inspects, cleans, adjusts, maintains, and makes minor repairs on a variety of equipment.
Researches, orders, receives, stores, organizes, issues, and inventories laboratory supplies and equipment.
Maintains a variety of records for inventory, purchasing, and repairs.
Inspects laboratories, studios, the stock room and maintains clean, safe and orderly conditions.
Updates technical skills and knowledge by participating in training opportunities and keeping current on related safety protocols.
Interviews, selects, trains, and provides work direction for student workers.
Consults with faculty on specific needs of supplies and equipment.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
Examples of essential duties are descriptive and not restrictive in nature and are generally listed in descending order of importance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement:Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in photography or a closely related field. Completion of commercial photography coursework is desirable.
Experience Requirement:One (1) year of experience working in a photography laboratory and/or studio, which includes using digital capture equipment and related software, processing and printing photography, tracking inventory, ordering supplies and repairing equipment. Experience working in a commercial environment is desirable.
Education/Experience Equivalency:Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Licensure and/or Certification:NoneSupplemental Information
For additional information about our employment process, please visit our page and click on "current employees".
Santa Monica College offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for permanent positions. Permanent full-time positions of 35 hours or more receive fully paid District benefits. Permanent position assignments of 20 to 34 hours per week receive a pro-rated benefits package as outlined in CSEA Chapter 36 Bargaining Agreement.
Temporary positions and permanent position assignments of less than 20 hours per week do not have a benefits package.
For more information visit the following link:
01
To participate in the selection process, all candidates must meet the minimum education and experience requirements for this job. The following supplemental questions will help us determine if you meet these requirements. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely - do not refer us to your resume. Your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application; responses which cannot be supported by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration, and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification.Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?
YesNo
02
Candidates must possess one (1) year of experience working in a photography laboratory and/or studio, processing and printing photography. Do you meet this experience requirement?Please Note:One year of experience means a full year working 40 hours per week performing the duties listed in the minimum experience requirement (examples of other acceptable variations include 2 years at 20 hours per week, 4 years at 10 hours per week, etc.)Additional qualifying education, beyond what is listed in the minimum education requirement, may substitute for missing experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units = 1 year experience).
Yes, I meet this experience requirementNo, I do not meet this experience requirement. However, I have additional education (beyond the minimum required) that can fully substitute for the missing experience.I do not meet the experience requirement, and do not possess additional education that can substitute for this experience.
03
Please discuss how you meet the experience requirement. Include (1) the organization(s) for which you worked, (2) dates of employment, (3) hours worked per week, and (4) duties performed. If you do not have experience in this area, type N/A. (This is a required question. Do Not write "see resume")
04
This position requires an associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, with a major in photography. Do you meet this education requirement?Please Note:Additional qualifying experience, beyond what is listed in the minimum experience requirement, may substitute for missing education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units = 1 year of experience).
Yes, I meet this education requirement.No, I do not meet this education requirement. However, I have additional experience (beyond the minimum required) that can fully substitute for the missing education.I do not meet the education requirement, and do not possess additional experience that can substitute for the missing education.
05
For verification purposes, please attach a copy of your official or unofficial educational transcripts verifying all degrees/courses you have completed.I understand and agree to comply with these instructions.
YesNo
Required Question
$67,152.00 - $81,636.00 Annually
Location :
1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 90405, CA
Job Type:
Full-time, 12 months
Job Number:
LTP2024
Department:
Academic Affairs
Opening Date:
07/16/2024
Closing Date:
8/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This is a Promotional and Open Competitive Recruitment, which will result in two eligibility lists.
Laboratory Technician-Photography
The
Laboratory Technician-Photography
provides laboratory support and assists instructors and students in the Photography laboratories and studios. This position is scheduled to work
40 hours per week, 12 months per year on the Main Campus.What You Will Bring to the CollegeThe ideal candidate will possess experience in a photography studio, a high degree of planning, coordination skills, and be able to build strong working relationships with instructors and department staff, in order to prepare and set-up projects to meet timelines and department needs.
Why Work at SMC?
At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of colleagues who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great. No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams - landing that new job, or breaking through the cycle of poverty.
Some details about us:We are currently the number one transfer college to UCLA, USC, the University of California system, and Loyola Marymount University.We are dedicated to sustainable practices and are accessible via environmentally-friendly transportation options, including the Expo Line and the Big Blue Bus.We are one of the select community colleges in California approved to award a Bachelor's degree. SMC currently awards a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design.Please visit
to learn more about us and why we are
Proud to Be SMC!
Benefits
We value our employees as people, and recognize the value of work-life balance, the health of you and your family, and your professional development. We offer a variety of benefits and perks to support new members of our team, including:18 paid holidays*12 paid vacation days*12 paid illness days*Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)Free mental health assistance through the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) programMembership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 40 years of serviceWaived tuition fees for classes taken at Santa Monica CollegeReimbursement for related classes, conferences or workshops to empower your professional developmentFree Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through theCSEA Chapter 36 Union Membership Option*Benefits, holidays, vacation, and illness days listed above assume a 40-hours per week, 12-month per year schedule. Benefits, vacation and illness days are prorated for other work schedules.Salary Placement
New Employees: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. A new permanent classified employee may request a higher salary placement based on recruitment issues and/or additional training and experience which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements. Please note that salary placement above the third step requires additional approvals by Santa Monica College executive staff.Current Employees: Upon promotion, the new salary for a current, permanent employee is based on Merit Rule 12.2.7. In accordance with this rule, employees are entitled to at least a one-step (5%) salary increase, and may be eligible for advanced step placement in accordance with established criteria.About the Selection Process
The selection process will consist of a written exam (qualifying) and aQualifications Appraisal Interview & Performance Exam (weighted 100%). Candidates must be successful on all test parts to be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that occur during the six (6) month life of the eligibility list, including full-time and/or part-time, permanent and/or temporary positions.
Santa Monica College reserves the right to modify the stated test components and weights prior to the administration of any test.
Communication for this recruitment will be via e-mail. You must check your e-mail on a regular basis to be informed of your status for this recruitment.
Test Retake PolicyBased on the District's hiring needs, we may administer multiple recruitments for this job classification (or a related job classification that uses the same test(s)) within the next several months. Candidates must wait a period of 90 calendar days between testing appointments before retesting. Candidates who are ineligible to participate in an upcoming test or interview due to the provided retake period will be notified via email, and will have their highest valid score(s) on any non-weighted (pass/fail) test parts applied toward that recruitment.
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3120 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment) may be accessed at: .
Equity Statement"Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC, and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment."Examples of Duties
Provides technical assistance to instructors and students in the photography laboratories and studios for day, evening, and weekend classes.
Coordinates the use of the laboratories and studios and checks equipment and supplies in and out to students according to lab procedures and protocols.
Prepares equipment, chemicals, and materials for use by faculty and students in the laboratories and studios.
Demonstrates proper use and care of materials, equipment, chemicals, and supplies to students to ensure safety protocols are followed.
Ensures proper handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and biological hazards.
Demonstrates methods, procedures and practices used in traditional and digital photography; monitors, verifies and facilitates learning.
Inspects, cleans, adjusts, maintains, and makes minor repairs on a variety of equipment.
Researches, orders, receives, stores, organizes, issues, and inventories laboratory supplies and equipment.
Maintains a variety of records for inventory, purchasing, and repairs.
Inspects laboratories, studios, the stock room and maintains clean, safe and orderly conditions.
Updates technical skills and knowledge by participating in training opportunities and keeping current on related safety protocols.
Interviews, selects, trains, and provides work direction for student workers.
Consults with faculty on specific needs of supplies and equipment.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
Examples of essential duties are descriptive and not restrictive in nature and are generally listed in descending order of importance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement:Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in photography or a closely related field. Completion of commercial photography coursework is desirable.
Experience Requirement:One (1) year of experience working in a photography laboratory and/or studio, which includes using digital capture equipment and related software, processing and printing photography, tracking inventory, ordering supplies and repairing equipment. Experience working in a commercial environment is desirable.
Education/Experience Equivalency:Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Licensure and/or Certification:NoneSupplemental Information
For additional information about our employment process, please visit our page and click on "current employees".
Santa Monica College offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for permanent positions. Permanent full-time positions of 35 hours or more receive fully paid District benefits. Permanent position assignments of 20 to 34 hours per week receive a pro-rated benefits package as outlined in CSEA Chapter 36 Bargaining Agreement.
Temporary positions and permanent position assignments of less than 20 hours per week do not have a benefits package.
For more information visit the following link:
01
To participate in the selection process, all candidates must meet the minimum education and experience requirements for this job. The following supplemental questions will help us determine if you meet these requirements. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely - do not refer us to your resume. Your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application; responses which cannot be supported by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration, and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification.Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?
YesNo
02
Candidates must possess one (1) year of experience working in a photography laboratory and/or studio, processing and printing photography. Do you meet this experience requirement?Please Note:One year of experience means a full year working 40 hours per week performing the duties listed in the minimum experience requirement (examples of other acceptable variations include 2 years at 20 hours per week, 4 years at 10 hours per week, etc.)Additional qualifying education, beyond what is listed in the minimum education requirement, may substitute for missing experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units = 1 year experience).
Yes, I meet this experience requirementNo, I do not meet this experience requirement. However, I have additional education (beyond the minimum required) that can fully substitute for the missing experience.I do not meet the experience requirement, and do not possess additional education that can substitute for this experience.
03
Please discuss how you meet the experience requirement. Include (1) the organization(s) for which you worked, (2) dates of employment, (3) hours worked per week, and (4) duties performed. If you do not have experience in this area, type N/A. (This is a required question. Do Not write "see resume")
04
This position requires an associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, with a major in photography. Do you meet this education requirement?Please Note:Additional qualifying experience, beyond what is listed in the minimum experience requirement, may substitute for missing education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units = 1 year of experience).
Yes, I meet this education requirement.No, I do not meet this education requirement. However, I have additional experience (beyond the minimum required) that can fully substitute for the missing education.I do not meet the education requirement, and do not possess additional experience that can substitute for the missing education.
05
For verification purposes, please attach a copy of your official or unofficial educational transcripts verifying all degrees/courses you have completed.I understand and agree to comply with these instructions.
YesNo
Required Question