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An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$49,686 / year median in Colorado
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Fire Science Technology -Student Employment Position Type:
Workstudy College:
Red Rocks Community College Division:
Academic Affairs Department:
RRCC Fire Science Technology Campus:
RRCC Lakewood Campus Location:
Lakewood Salary Range:
$19.37 - $19.89 / hourWho We Are:
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement.We live our values:
Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment. RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.Job Summary:
The Fire Science Department at RRCC is seeking a student worker to support daily Fire Academy and Fire Science program operations, including equipment preparation, inventory management, and logistical support for training activities. This position works closely with Fire Science faculty and staff to ensure instructional readiness and safe, efficient program delivery. This position reports to Fire Science Department leadership. The work schedule varies based on program needs and may include hours outside of a traditional classroom schedule. Work is performed primarily at the Lakewood campus and designated training sites. This is a student employee position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while class is in session and up to 28 hours each week during academic breaks or breaks between terms while an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability. Student employees are enrolled and contribute to aTIAA-CREF
account when enrolled in less than six credits. Students who qualify for work study employment are encouraged to apply.Competencies/KSAs:
- Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
- Good communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and exercise good judgment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and professionalism
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow safety critical instructions in a dynamic training environment
Required Qualifications:
For work study employment: 1. Must be an RRCC student and have been granted a work study award for the semester the student is seeking employment and maintain eligibility. 2. Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for all credit hours.For student hourly employment:
1. Must be an RRCC student and enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours). Other Required Qualifications 1. Must have a commitment to equity and quality customer service and the ability to interact and communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 2. Ability to maintain confidentiality. 3. Successful completion of a Red Rocks Community College Fire Academy within the last six (6) months 4. Must be reliable, punctual and have a good work ethic. 5. Possession of Firefighter I certification issued by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) 6. Possession of Hazardous Materials Operations certification issued by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) 7. Ability to work from campus (Lakewood campus location) and be eligible for student employment. Physical & Cognitive Demands The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.- This position involves both sedentary and non-sedentary duties.
- Frequently moves, stands, walks, bends, lifts, positions, moves and transports, equipment and materials weighing up to approximately 180 lbs.
- The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Application Instructions:
Advertised Hourly Pay The compensation for this position is $19.37, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while a RRCC student, depending on need and budget availability. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. To Apply All applicants must submit: 1. Resume 2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. 3. Course schedule 4. Copy of Firefighter I certification issued by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) 5. Copy of Hazardous Materials Operations certification issued by the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) Visit our Careers website to submit your application. If you have questions regarding this specific position, please contact Steven.Gillespie@rrcc.edu, Faculty Department Chair, Fire & Outdoor Studies. For questions regarding full-time, part-time, or student employment opportunities at Red Rocks Community College, please contact Angelee Cornejo, Talent Acquisition Partner at Angelee.
Cornejo@rrcc.edu.
Additional Information/Benefits:
Reasonable Accommodation Statement Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Vice President of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298, Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu, or Room 1024, 13300 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228. Benefits Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period.
RRCC/CCCS
uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours a week, and non-classified hourly and temporary staff are limited to 28 hours in a workweek, depending on budget and need. Additional information about medical insurance, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the CCCS Employee Benefits site under "Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information." Sick leave is granted in accordance with SB20-205, Sick Leave for Employees, accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year. Instructors and non-student hourly are required to contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their salary and do not contribute to Social Security.RRCC/CCCS
student employees are not eligible to participate inPERA. RRCC/CCCS
offers three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website. Notice to all Applicants- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
- Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
- All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
- Employees may not have a combination of overtime exempt and non-exempt positions within the System at the same time.