Temporary Archive Assistant (Wichita, Kansas)

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

20756BR

Kansas Geological Survey


Position Overview

The Temporary Archive Assistant (position located at the KGS KS Geologic Sample Repository in Wichita, Kansas) works with the Kansas Geological Survey’s librarian/archivist and KGS scientist to inventory, organize, and photograph rotary-cuttings collected from basement rock during deep subsurface drilling.  This position will provide valuable experience for anyone interested in Kansas geology.  Training will be provided.


Job Description

65% Assist with rotary-cuttings preparation, including inspection, re-bagging if necessary, and photographing of samples.

30% Retrieve, process, inventory, and archive geological materials, which may include retrieval and re-stocking already-archived materials. This involves moving geological samples, sorting, cleaning, possibly re-bagging and/or boxing, inventorying and shelving by hand. May also be asked to pull requested items.

5% Provide backup support as needed.


Position Requirements

  • Must have a current driver’s license.
  • This position is required to work on-site.
  • Stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Exposure to dust, dirt and mildew associated with stored geological samples.
  • Frequently lift and move up to 30 pounds with or without accommodation, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds with accommodation.
  • Work in temperatures affected by extreme outdoor Kansas weather.
  • Available to work up to 20 hours weekly between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

    • Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED equivalency.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Annette Delaney
    [email protected]
    785-864-2152


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    Complete the unclassified profile and upload the following:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter, recommended but not required
  • Provide work references and the relationship to the reference (e.g., supervisor)

    • Review of applications will begin December 9th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.


    Advertised Salary Range

    $15.00 per hour


    Application Review Begins

    09-Dec-2021


    Anticipated Start Date

    24-Jan-2022


    Primary Campus

    KS Geologic Sample Respository


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Work Schedule

    Available to work up to 20 hours weekly between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.


    Work Location Assignment

    On-Site


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).


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