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THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION

   CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
June 22, 2009

PLEASE NOTE: The University in many instances must give preference to civil service candidates on a list or qualified union members with seniority. (Classified positions fall under the State's Civil Service System, and primarily include the University's service/maintenance/dining positions, clerical support positions, nurses, and various technical/para-professional positions. Please continue to the Non-Classified Job Openings section to view faculty and various administrative/professional positions.)

Application deadline date 06-26-09

Applications (no emails, please) must be received in the Office of Human Resource Administration by 4:30pm on the application deadline date. ***SEPARATE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING***
Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resource Administration, 80 Lower College Road, Kingston,
RI 02881 or (401) 874-2416 or by faxing your application to (401) 874-5741. 

(REPOST):  Housekeeper, C94 L528, (616), Facilities Services.  Salary Range:  $28,749-$30,751 (EAST HALL, WASHBURN HALL, ADAMS, TUCKER, BLISS HALL, CHILD DEVELOPMENT CTR, RUGGLES, CRAWFORD HALL, EDWARDS AUDITORIUM, VISITORS CTR, PLANETARIUM, GILBRETH, KIRK HALLS, GREEN HALL, INDEPENDENCE, KELLEY & KELLEY ANNEX, PRESIDENT’S HOUSE, RANGER HALL, TRANSITION CTR, HART HOUSE, WALES HALL).  SHIFT:  6am to 2:30pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sun & Mon.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY.     Refer to Req# 12572

 

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Application Deadline Date 07-01-09

 

Storekeeper, C94 L528, (10108), Facilities Services.  Salary Range:  $31,605-$34,383. (University Stores). SHIFT:  7:30am to 4pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sat & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  LIMITED:  11/07/09 (LTPS).  Refer to Req# 12565

 

Senior Word Processing Typist, ACT/NEA, (5902), Admission.  Salary Range:  $22,873-$24,719 (ACADEMIC YEAR).  SHIFT:  8:30am to 4:30pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sat & Sun.  LIMITED:  05/22/10 (FUNDING).  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Applicants must produce a certificate of proficiency (not older than 18 months) for typing (40 wpm) at the time of application.  Refer to Req# 12566

 

Senior Word Processing Typist, ACT/NEA, (5539), Admission.  Salary Range:  $22,873-$24,719 (ACADEMIC YEAR).  SHIFT:  8:30am to 4:30pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sat & Sun.  LIMITED:  05/22/10 (FUNDING).  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Applicants must produce a certificate of proficiency (not older than 18 months) for typing (40 wpm) at the time of application.  Refer to Req# 12567

 

Housekeeper, C94 L528, (62), W. Alton Jones.  Salary Range:  $13.82 - $14.78 (PART-TIME – 16 hrs.).  SHIFT:  10am to 2:30pm. (Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun).  DAYS OFF:  Mon, Tues & Wed.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Hours and days off may vary according to work load.  LIMITED:  12/31/09 (FUNDING).     Refer to Req# 12568


Cook’s Helper, C94 L528, (66), W. Alton Jones.
  Salary Range:  $13.62 - $14.53 (PART-TIME – 16 hrs.).  SHIFT:  6am to 12Noon (Sun); 3pm to 8:30pm (Mon & Tues).  DAYS OFF:  Sat, Wed, Thurs & Fri.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Hours and days off may vary according to work load.  LIMITED:  12/31/09 (FUNDING).     Refer to Req# 12569

 

Cook’s Helper, C94 L528, (55), W. Alton Jones.  Salary Range:  $13.62 - $14.53 (PART-TIME – 16 hrs.).  SHIFT:  1pm to 11:30pm (Sat); 6am to 12Noon (Sun).  DAYS OFF:  Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Hours and days off may vary according to work load.  LIMITED:  12/31/09 (FUNDING).     Refer to Req# 12570

 

Cook’s Helper, C94 L528, (126), W. Alton Jones.  Salary Range:  $13.62 - $14.53 (PART-TIME – 16 hrs.).  SHIFT:  4pm to 8:30pm (Fri); 6am to 2:30pm (Sat); 6am to 10am (Sun).  DAYS OFF:  Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Hours and days off may vary according to work load.  LIMITED:  12/31/09 (FUNDING).     Refer to Req# 12571

 

Building Systems Technician, C94 L528, (5306), Graduate School of Oceanography.  Salary Range :  $32,993-$36,145.  SHIFT:  7:30am to 4pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sat & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Refer to Req# 12573

 

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TO ALL MEMBERS OF LOCAL 528

 

Department of Housing and Residential Life is accepting requests from Local 528 staff members who wish to assist with traffic control for Move-In “2009” and other responsibilities as designated by the Housing and Residential Life and the Campus Police personnel on the following dates and times:

 

               Saturday, September 5, 2009…………...6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

               Sunday, September 6, 2009......…………6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

               Monday, September 7, 2009...…………..6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

 

In addition, the Department of Housing and Residential Life needs 1 heavy motor equipment operator and 2 groundskeepers to assist during these same dates and times with dumpster trash removal and other responsibilities as designated by Housing and Residential Life and the Campus Police personnel.

 

If interested, go to the Department of Housing & Residential Life room 104 to Sign Up:  If your name is not on the Sign-Up Sheet you will not be eligible for HRL Move-In Traffic Control 2009.

 

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The closing date for signing up will be Friday July 31, 2009. 

 

Spots are very limited. If needed the final number of volunteers will be chosen according to staff seniority. For additional information, contact Kevin Martins at (401) 255-5006

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NON-CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
June 22, 2009

 

The following listing includes openings for faculty positions and various professional and executive/administrative staff positions.

Resume, cover letter and other requested documents should be sent to the named search committee chair, req #, URI, PO Box G, Kingston, RI 02881.

 

Accountant (Accounts Payable), PTAA, (108841), Controller.  Salary Range :  $40,837-$53,839 (Full time/calendar year rate).  Responsible for the University's purchasing card program, including administration, monitoring and training. Responsible for periodic billing, collection and reconciliation of payments on construction projects funded by various sources. As deemed necessary, is responsible for undertaking special projects and reconciliations to assist the Manager of Accounts Payable and/or Assistant Controller. Required:  Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, mathematics or related field; minimum of 2 years of accounting experience working in an accounting or accounts payable office, preferably in a higher education or government environment; proven experience in accounting, reconciling and tracking complex projects with multiple funding sources; computer knowledge and experience, including competency in Windows, Excel and Word; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to prepare and deliver oral presentations to various University groups; excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to be a team player. Preferred: Experience with purchasing card implementation and/or administration; experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle or other ERP systems.  Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 07-03-09 to: Patricia E. Casey, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12562

 

Research Assistant I, PTAA, (107558), Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Science. Salary Range:  $24,249-$30,313 (Full time/calendar year rate).  Position is limited to 1/31/10 with extension contingent on funding. Under direct supervision, support research evaluating Turtle Excluded Devices (TEDs) in trawl fisheries.  Required:  Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries technology; coursework in fishing gear technology; up to one year of experience which includes field sampling aboard commercial fishing vessels using TEDs, and sea sampling or observing fisheries operations aboard commercial fishing vessels; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups. Preferred: Recent certification as a National Marine Fisheries Service fisheries observer or sea sampler.  Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 07-03-09 to: Joseph T. Dealteris, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12551

 

Marine Research Specialist I, PSA/NEA, (108351), Graduate School of Oceanography. Salary Range:  $32,736-$39,859 (Full time/calendar year rate).  Position is limited to 1/30/10 with extension contingent on funding. Conduct independent research and assist with the implementation of marine research programs on University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) ships. Assist UNOLS in fulfilling grant obligations by providing support to Principal Investigators who are performing shipboard research.  Required: Bachelor's degree in a marine science or marine policy discipline; experience in research methods in field of experience, including literature and database searches; ability to organize and coordinate data; demonstrated experience with personal computers, digital cameras, and with graphics, word processing, Web content management, and spreadsheet software; experience with field and laboratory equipment; excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently.  Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 07-10-09 to: Annette M. Desilva, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12549

 

Executive Assistant II, NUNC, (108612), Graduate School of Oceanography. Salary Range :  $34,170- $72,048 (Full time/calendar year rate).  Serve as executive assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School of Oceanography, providing critical administrative support.  Perform private secretarial duties of a complex and responsible nature.  Associate's degree preferred; high school diploma required.  The following are required:  at least five years of progressively responsible experience in the capacity of administrative assistant in a complex professional environment; excellent time management and organizational skills in a multiple priority environment; proficiency with the Macintosh platform, including iWorks and iCal; experience with online surveys and email marketing applications;  excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated experience in the organization, coordination and supervision of support staff; demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality; demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.  The following are preferred:  Experience with Drupal content management system; demonstrated experience with e-Campus HCM and Financial Administration systems; familiarity with academic oceanographic institutions; knowledge of University policies and timeframes associated with the promotion of faculty and marine research scientists; understanding of major functional units associated with the operation of a satellite campus and specialized marine cost center operations; skill in pre- and post-extramural grant management and administration; knowledge of State of Rhode Island travel and procurement policies and procedures.  Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 07-03-09 to: Samuel P. De Bow Jr, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12538

 

Lead Database Support Technician, UCS/Database Services, PTAA, (108243), University Computing Systems. Salary Range:  $59,101-$79,792 (Full time/calendar year rate).  Install, configure, and maintain databases and product software, and integrate these with the operating systems in support of information technology university-wide. Required:  Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of experience with Oracle databases in a Unix environment (at least two years of this experience must include Oracle database administration (DBA) and application integration); or an Associate¿s degree and a minimum of six years of experience with Oracle databases in a Unix environment (at least three years of this experience must include Oracle database administration (DBA) and application integration;  working knowledge of Windows environment; demonstrated project management skills; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to work with diverse groups; strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Preferred:  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or computer information systems; experience with implementing and supporting the products related to PeopleSoft ERP applications in a Unix environment; experience with technologies necessary to integrate the various environments and applications (PeopleSoft, MS-Exchange, Email, Virtual Servers, WEB Services, WebLogic, Tuxedo, SQR, Crystal Reports, and performance monitoring tools).  Review of applications will continue until position is filled.  Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter to: Brian J. Burton, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12564

 

Manager, Turfgrass & Athletic Grounds, PSA/NEA, (108520), Landscape & Grounds Maintenance. Salary Range:  $50,775-$63,557 (Full time/calendar year rate).  Manage the University's turf areas, including campus landscapes and sports turf areas.  Communicate and coordinate sports turf fields use with the Department of Athletics, Department of Recreation, and Special Events Staff. Develop a technical support system for the University's turfgrass fields (research/outreach turf fields, recreational athletic fields, and intercollegiate athletics fields) through collaboration with turfgrass specialists on campus, and with representatives from the Rhode Island turfgrass industry.  Required:  M.S. in Plant Sciences, Turfgrass Management, Turf Pathology, or closely related field; three years of hands-on experience in turfgrass management, commercial agriculture, or closely related field; supervisory experience overseeing athletic and recreational playing fields as are typical at NCAA level of play; knowledge of turfgrass equipment maintenance and repair; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to organize, coordinate, and supervise support staff; pesticide certification (research and development applicator); strong interpersonal skills. Preferred: Working knowledge of communication systems, including development and maintenance of Web pages and listservs; grant writing experience.  Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 07-03-09 to:  Jerome B. Sidio, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12550

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