THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION

   CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
October 20, 2008

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 10-24-08

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):  Community Nutrition Assistant, C94 L528, (294), Nutrition & Food Science. Salary Range: $14.23 - $14.69 (PROVIDENCE CAMPUS) (PART-TIME - 19 hrs.).  SHIFT:  Hours will vary according to scheduling.  DAYS OFF:  Sat. & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  LIMITED:  09/26/2009 (FUNDING).     Refer to Req# 12328

 

Application Deadline Date 10-29-08


 

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (279), Dining.  Salary Range:  $13.62 - $14.53 (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE) (PART- TIME - 20 hrs.).  SHIFT:  5pm to 10pm (Mon-Thurs).  DAYS OFF:  Fri., Sat., & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  LIMITED:  05/16/2009 (FUNDING).  Reduced work year (Aug to May).  ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY.     Refer to Req# 12332

 

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (79), Dining.  Salary Range:  $21,786-$23,243 (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE).  SHIFT:  10:30am to 9pm (Wed, Thurs, & Fri); 9:30am to 8pm (Sat).  DAYS OFF:  Sun., Mon., & Tues.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Reduced work year (August to May).  ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY.     Refer to Req# 12333

 

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (211), Dining.  Salary Range:  $21,786-$23,243 (ACADEMIC YEAR) (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE).  SHIFT:  10:30am to 9pm.  DAYS OFF:  Mon., Fri., & Sat.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  LIMITED:  04/11/2009 (LTPS).  Reduced work year August to May.  ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY.     Refer to Req# 12336

 

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (128), Dining.  Salary Range:  $21,786-$23,243 (ACADEMIC YEAR) (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE).  SHIFT:  10:30am to 9pm.  DAYS OFF:  Tues., Wed., & Sat.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Reduced work year (August to May).  ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY.     Refer to Req# 12337

 

Cook's Helper, C94 L528, (268), Dining.  Salary Range:  $13.62 - $14.53 (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE) (PART-TIME - 20hrs.).  SHIFT:  5pm to 10pm.  DAYS OFF:  Tues., Fri., & Sat.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  LIMITED:  05/16/2009 (FUNDING + LTPS); 11/08/2008 (LWOP).  ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY.     Refer to Req# 12338

 

Housekeeper, C94 L528, (24), Dining.  Salary Range:  $28,749-$30,751 (HOPE COMMONS - MAIN FARE).  SHIFT:  5:30am to 2pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sat. & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  Hours may vary duing summer break.  ONLY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL 94 UNION MAY APPLY.     Refer to Req# 12335

 

Motor Equipment Operator, C94 L528, (502), Facilities Services.  Salary Range: $14.60 - $15.19 (LANDS & GROUNDS).  SHIFT:  7:30am to 4pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sat. & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.     Refer to Req# 12331

 

Fire Safety Inspector, C94 L528, (10045), Public Safety.  Salary Range:  $32,993-$36,145 SHIFT:  8:30am to 4:30pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sat. & Sun.  Must apply to take exam which is currently announced.     Refer to Req# 12339

 

Clerk Dispatcher, C94 L528, (5498), Public Safety.  Salary Range: $13.83 - 14.34.  SHIFT:  12 Midnight to 8am.  DAYS OFF:  Wed, & Thur.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  LIMITED:  01/31/2009 (LTPS).     Refer to Req# 12327

 

Senior Word Processing Typist, ACT/NEA, (43), CCE.  Salary Range:  $16.34 - $17.66 (PROVIDENCE CAMPUS / TESTING SERVICES) (PART-TIME - 28hrs.).  SHIFT:  8:30am to 3pm (Mon-Thur); 8:30am - 12:30 (Fri).  DAYS OFF:  Sat. & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position. LIMITED 06/20/2009 (FUNDING).  Applicants must produce a certificate of proficiency (not older than 18 months) for typing (40 wpm) at the time of application.     Refer to Req# 12329

 

Senior Word Processing Typist, NU, (77), Pharmacy.  Salary Range:  $16.30 - $17.61 (CRIME LAB) (PART-TIME - 15hrs.).  SHIFT:  Hours will vary.  DAYS OFF:  Sat. & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  LIMITED:  06/20/2009 (FUNDING).  Applicant must produce a certificate of proficiency (not older than 18 months) for typing (40 wpm) at the time of application.     Refer to Req#

12330

 

Senior Stores Clerk, C94 L528, (320), Dining.  Salary Range:  $29,205-$31,445 (BUTTERFIELD). SHIFT:  7am to 3:30pm.  DAYS OFF:  Sat. & Sun.  There is not a list of eligibles for this position.  LIMITED 04/11/2009 (LTPS).   Refer to Req# 12334  

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SNOW REMOVAL & GROUNDS WORK
SPECIAL POSTING FOR
LOCAL 528 MEMBERS

The Department of Landscape and Grounds is preparing a new 2008-2009 list of Council 94/Local 528 employees to assist, complement or relieve Grounds personnel during snow removal operations and a list for grounds maintenance work.  Employees on the Sign Up list(s) will be notified when additional workers are needed to support the Landscape and Grounds department personnel.  Personnel will be contacted by Seniority and in rotation. 

Snow removal work includes shoveling, snow blowing, plowing, de-icing, sanding, operating small equipment and other related duties.  Training for the operation of equipment will be scheduled.  This year we will require and provide additional certification training for snowplow operators.  Employees will be compensated for those training hours.

Grounds maintenance work includes:  weeding, trimming, mulching, planting, raking, mowing, sweeping, litter and trash collection, shoveling, setup and breakdown for campus events, athletic games, and other related duties.

Interested personnel must sign up with Diana Mondragon, in the Sherman building second floor, before November 7, 2008.  Must show URI ID to sign up, no phone calls will be accepted.  Any names received after November 7, 2008 will be added to the bottom of the list.

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CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:  The Office of Personnel Administration has announced the following exam for: 

 

 

FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR #6252 (pay grade 17) (Salary Range: $31,901-35,053)*

 

 

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED TO THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THE LAST DAY OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD. 

 

The application period is October 20, 2008 through November 14, 2008.  All applicants must complete and submit an examination application (CS-9), which may be obtained at any Department of Labor and Training Network Rhode Island Career Centers or at the Office of Human Resource Administration, 80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI or at the Office of Personnel Administration, 3rd floor, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI.  The CS-9 Form is not available on-line.

 

*WAGES SUBJECT TO UNION CONTRACT

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NON-CLASSIFIED JOB OPENINGS
October 20, 2008

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.

Research  Assistant II, PTAA, (New), Nutrition & Food Sciences. Salary Range:  $26,729-$33,517   (Full time/calendar year rate).  Position is limited to 1/5/2010 with extension contingent funding. Use microbiological techniques, conventional and test kits, to evaluate on-site cleaning, sanitation and hygiene practices for food preparation areas in foodservice areas, and report results through graphics representations and statistical analyses.  Travel throughout Rhode Island to take test samples/swabs of food preparation and serving areas for pre- and post-evaluation of food safety training of workers.  Work is primarily in the Food Science and Nutrition Research Center in West Kingston.  Required:  Bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science or related field; 2 years of laboratory and/or appropriate food industry experience (relevant graduate student assistantships and/or internships will be considered as part of this work experience); knowledge of food safety principles and microbiological and aseptic techniques; knowledge of basic chemical principles, laboratory methods, sampling techniques and overall experimental protocol; computer skills relating to graphics and spreadsheet software, and to data input and data analysis; ability to work independently; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; willingness to travel through out the state, and ability to provide own transportation.  Preferred:  Experience with food analysis techniques for food quality and safety; knowledge regarding the use of equipment such as HPLC and GC, and/or distillation/titration techniques.  Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 10-31-08 to:  Lori F. Pivarnik, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12268

 

Admission Reader, PSA/NEA, (107399, 108686, 108509, 107384), Undergraduate Admission. Salary Range: $42,577-$52,806 (salary will be prorated to reflect schedule).  Positions are limited to 20-weeks.  First two (2) positions will begin on 11/24/08 and end 4/10/09 and the second two (2) positions will begin 12/1/08 and end 4/17/09. Responsible for reviewing the freshman applications from an assigned territory, and for making admission decisions on those applications.  Also responsible for regular Counselor-of-the-Day coverage, presentations at information sessions, assisting with recruiting events, and for representing the University at college nights and college fairs throughout the northeast.  Bachelor’s degree required.  Prior admission experience in a competitive college or university setting preferred.  Strong verbal and written skills required.  Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be sensitive to cultural diversity.  Must be able to prepare and deliver oral presentations.  Must provide own transportation and be willing to travel.  Submit (no phone calls, emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter postmarked by 10-31-08 to:  Joanne Lynch Hood, Search Chair, Refer to Req# 12311

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