• Job Description

  Req#: 525479

  The Geophysical Institute is a research-driven organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers an attractive work environment and strong benefits including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute is committed to equity, inclusion, and accountability and values the open sharing of different perspectives. We support a respectful and welcoming environment and a commitment to serving Alaska and Alaskans with strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.

  As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, members from marginalized communities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:	Experience hiring, managing, motivating, evaluating, and training employees. Experience in chemical hygiene and Hazardous Materials Training. Ability to read floor plans. Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding regulations that govern contracts/leases and permits and experience in negotiation. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to exercise analytical problem-solving.
  Required Experience & Education:	Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and five years progressively responsible experience in facilities management, construction management, business management or equivalent combination of training and expertise. A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.
  Salary Information:	This position is full-time, Grade 80, continuing, exempt, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, based on education and experience.
  Special Instructions to Applicants:	This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified

  *To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

  The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

  UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

  The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

  Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

  If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907-474-7357 or at uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu.

• About the company

  The University of Alaska is a land-, sea- and space-grant system of higher education established in 1917.

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