Fab Lab Program Development Specialist

MONTEREY COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

FAB LAB PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

CLASSIFICATION: Classified Management
SALARY LEVEL: 60
WORK YEAR: 218

DEFINITION:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, the Fab Lab Program Development Specialist is responsible for general operations of the Fab Lab Mobile Makerspace. This position is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the Mobile Fab Lab and the maintenance of the equipment within the lab. Additionally, they will supervise and mentor, and promote the professional development of student interns, who provide the first point of customer service and technical assistance to learners in the Mobile Fab Lab.

SUPERVISOR:

Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

Student Interns

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform a job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following is a list of duties that is representative of the position that includes but is not limited to:

• Operate the Fab Lab on a day-to-day basis and mentors students, teachers and community members by assisting them with their projects and ideas
• Establish protocols for safe and effective use of the lab
• Monitors and maintains optional safety conditions in the lab
• Serve as a champion for the Fab Lab by promoting the opportunities available through various venues in the area and maintain partnerships with external organizations
• Maintain the equipment, manages supply inventory, and manages the budget
• Schedules and provides supervision of the lab and its staff and volunteers
• Lead student interns and volunteers working in the Fab Lab and manages their training on the use of the Fab

Lab software, computers, and manufacturing equipment

• Collaborate with all Fab Lab partners to promote the lab in the community
• Assist administrators, teachers, students, and community members by providing professional development opportunities in the area of fabrication technology
• Ensure that equipment and software in the lab is properly maintained and in optimal working condition
• Provide routine maintenance of equipment in the lab
• Repair equipment as needed and maintain inventory of consumable materials for learners
• Teach learners in the Fab Lab how to use the various software and machinery available in the lab
• Work with learners to assist in their projects, provide guidance in the development of their projects, and direct them to the most appropriate tools and resources
• Carry out special tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor
• Comply with Monterey County Office of Education Board policies, Superintendent policies, and Administrative regulations

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Physical, mental and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone and business machines; vision sufficient to read printed materials; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stop and to reach overhead and climb; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school site-to-site, community), sit and stand for moderate periods of time; drive an automobile, and respond to emergency situations; physical strength sufficient to lift 50 pounds; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in a STEM, or technical field from an accredited college, or equivalent
• Any combination of experience and training equal to three (3) years of related services

Knowledge of:

• Image editing, CAD/CAM applications, and design software
• Fabrication equipment such as a vinyl printer/cutter, laser etcher/cutter, CNC mill, CNC plasma cutter, and other related equipment.
• Manufacturing/industrial and rapid prototyping technology and machine shop equipment
• Computer controlled technologies and the software used to manage those technologies.
• Common desktop applications (web browsing, word processing, image editing etc.), specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel in the MS Office Suite
• Windows Operating System and file management skills

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, language, and reasoning skills
• Written and oral, presentation and communication skills
• Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all local partners
• Ability to facilitate and/or demonstrate science and technology activities, especially in a community environment
• Handle information in a discreet and confidential manner
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to seek and pass knowledge on to others
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to pay attention to details, and transfer and apply knowledge and experience to new situations
• Exercise reasonable judgment in unusual circumstances
• Ensure effective deadlines in time sensitive situations
• Work both independently and function effectively within a team setting while demonstrating leadership qualities

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Experience in public education environment
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with community-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)
• Experience working in a makerspace, or digital fabrication environment
• Bilingual/Biliterate (English/Spanish)

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license with evidence of insurability

Approved: 06-09-20

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,295.20 - $65,467.60 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• related: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location