36 technical writing jobs found in Bakersfield

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a wide variety of technical tasks involving the operation of audio-visual and distance education equipment and facilities; conceptualize and produce videotapes for instructional use; coordinate and participate in the distribution of audio-visual and distance education equipment and materials at a college campus; assist in the support of audio-visual and distance education needs District-wide. Representative Duties Perform a wide variety of technical tasks involving the operation of audio-visual and distance education equipment and facilities. Set up distance education broadcast facilities for faculty prior to scheduled classes; troubleshoot equipment and technical problems; provide support during class presentations. Operate distance education equipment including codecs, camera and room-control devices, sound systems, recording devices and peripheral equipment including document cameras and computers....

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform general clerical work in support of the various sections of the library; check materials in and out of the library; provide general and technical assistance to library patrons. Representative Duties Perform general clerical work such as typing, duplicating, entering information into computer, processing incoming mail and maintaining various files and records; answer telephones and direct callers to appropriate personnel; take and relay messages as appropriate; record and maintain various statistics on library usage.   Check out books and other library materials; receive and process returned materials; inspect condition of materials returned; sort incoming books and prepare book carts; renew materials by phone. Assist in the processing of library materials; evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding; clean and...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform general clerical work in support of the various sections of the library; check materials in and out of the library; provide general and technical assistance to library patrons. Representative Duties Perform general clerical work such as typing, duplicating, entering information into computer, processing incoming mail and maintaining various files and records; answer telephones and direct callers to appropriate personnel; take and relay messages as appropriate; record and maintain various statistics on library usage.   Check out books and other library materials; receive and process returned materials; inspect condition of materials returned; sort incoming books and prepare book carts; renew materials by phone. Assist in the processing of library materials; evaluate and maintain orderliness of shelved materials; pull and route materials in need of mending, binding, repairing or discarding; clean and...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires related specialized training and experience. Representative Duties Perform general secretarial and clerical work; schedule appointments and process personnel information; monitor, order, distribute and maintain office supplies; order textbooks; maintain and troubleshoot new equipment; receive and sort mail.  Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, projects and proposals; compose...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires related specialized training and experience. Representative Duties Perform general secretarial and clerical work; schedule appointments and process personnel information; monitor, order, distribute and maintain office supplies; order textbooks; maintain and troubleshoot new equipment; receive and sort mail.  Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, projects and proposals; compose correspondence...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires related specialized training and experience. Representative Duties Perform general secretarial and clerical work; schedule appointments and process personnel information; monitor, order, distribute and maintain office supplies; order textbooks; maintain and troubleshoot new equipment; receive and sort mail. Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, projects and proposals; compose correspondence...

Basic Function This recruitment is seeking 4 candidates for the Instruction department that will each report to one of 4 Deans of Instruction. Each Dean of Instruction oversees the departments as follows. Communication; English; Writing Center Behavioral Science; Library & Academic Technology Philosophy; World Languages Child Development; Culinary Arts, Nutrition, & Hospitality; Education Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires related specialized training and experience. Representative Duties Perform general secretarial and clerical work; schedule appointments and process personnel information; monitor, order, distribute and maintain office supplies; order textbooks; maintain and troubleshoot new equipment; receive and sort mail.  Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, projects and proposals; compose...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires related specialized training and experience. Representative Duties Perform general secretarial and clerical work; schedule appointments and process personnel information; monitor, order, distribute and maintain office supplies; order textbooks; maintain and troubleshoot new equipment; receive and sort mail.  Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, projects and proposals; compose...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires related specialized training and experience. Representative Duties Perform general secretarial and clerical work; schedule appointments and process personnel information; monitor, order, distribute and maintain office supplies; order textbooks; maintain and troubleshoot new equipment; receive and sort mail.  Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, projects and proposals; compose correspondence...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of technical duties to troubleshoot, repair and optimize the college’s information technology systems and applications; These systems include the data and voice networks, servers, workstations, printers, software and applications used by college employees and students; provide technical leadership for streamlining the support and delivery of technology services at the college; work collaboratively with district wide IT resources in support of core standardized services such as networks, servers, voice, storage, power management, security and applications. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Systems Support Specialist II is distinguished from the I by a focus on servicing a broader and more complex range of equipment, systems and applications, providing lead direction and working with campus users and IT department staff to adapt and improve technology services. Representative Duties Perform...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of the Agricultural Farm Laboratory, Horticulture Unit Laboratory, Mechanized Agriculture Shops, and instructional laboratories for animal science, crop science, food science and forestry. Representative Duties Perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of the above instructional laboratories; prepare various materials and/or solutions for laboratory activities; assemble and install new equipment; assure efficient laboratory operations. Assist faculty and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting; prepare and issue instructional materials and equipment for classroom demonstrations; maintain computerized records of materials and equipment utilized by students. Maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition;...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory. Representative Duties Perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory; prepare various solutions for laboratory activities; assemble and install new equipment; assure efficient laboratory operations. Assist faculty and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting; prepare and issue instructional materials and equipment for classroom demonstrations; maintain computerized records of materials and equipment utilized by students. Maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; control and maintain hazardous waste materials produced during laboratory experiments; arrange for proper disposal of hazardous waste materials. Order, receive and store supplies,...

Basic Function Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, coordinate the purchasing process of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the District in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies; perform a variety of technical purchasing tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Representative Duties Examine and evaluate current purchasing trends that affect price and availability; recommend improvements and modifications to activities and procedures; monitor compliance of purchasing procedures with applicable laws and regulations. Coordinate maintenance and compliance of District business contracts and associated contract database. Examine and evaluate new and alternative products and sources of supply; conduct vendor interviews; arrange for and participate in tests and demonstrations of supplies and equipment; notify staff of new products/vendors that are one the market; verify funds are available for purchases; reviews and recommends...

Basic Function Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, coordinate the purchasing process of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the District in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies; perform a variety of technical purchasing tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Representative Duties Examine and evaluate current purchasing trends that affect price and availability; recommend improvements and modifications to activities and procedures; monitor compliance of purchasing procedures with applicable laws and regulations. Coordinate maintenance and compliance of District business contracts and associated contract database. Examine and evaluate new and alternative products and sources of supply; conduct vendor interviews; arrange for and participate in tests and demonstrations of supplies and equipment; notify staff of new products/vendors that are one the market; verify funds are available for purchases; reviews and...

Basic Function Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, the Payroll Specialist performs a variety of complex technical tasks in the processing of employee payrolls at the District Office. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Payroll Specialist classification serves as a lead to other Payroll Technicians and performs the full range of payroll accounting, reporting, enters payroll information for assigned parts of the overall payroll for a College or the District Office. Representative Duties Prepare and process classified, academic and management (confidential) payrolls; provide guidance to other payroll personnel in the preparation of payroll input documents; respond to inquiries regarding technical procedures and use of Banner H/R. Establish schedule for transmitting direct deposit payments for wages to the bank; coordinate the distribution of payroll warrants; reconcile direct deposit account; and analyze account deposits and debits. Assemble,...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate and provide technical assistance in the operation, maintenance and distribution of audio-visual equipment and materials; operate a campus satellite receiving system; produce videotapes for instructional and promotional purposes. Representative Duties Provide assistance to equipment users in the proper operation of a variety of college media equipment including instructional computers, projectors and VCR's; set-up media equipment for a variety of events. Answer questions and provide information to faculty and staff regarding the college audio-visual services, equipment and medial library; promote the availability of media materials and services. Videotape college events, programs and classroom activities; produce, edit and duplicate tapes; duplicate instructional cassette tapes; repair damaged tapes. Provide specifications for the acquisition and replacement of audio-visual equipment; recommend...

Basic Function This is a temporary, Classified short term opportunity, limited to 175 working days and less than 960 hours. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of highly responsible secretarial and administrative duties; provide information and assistance to the public. Representative Duties Participate and assist in the administration of the office; research, compile, analyze and summarize data for special projects and various comprehensive reports; prepare or direct the preparation of annual, quarterly and administrative reports; prepare minutes of meetings; supervise the ordering and storage of office supplies.   Maintain appointment schedules and calendars for executive staff members and other office staff; schedule and arrange travel itineraries and reservations; coordinate activities with other departments, division chairs, the public and outside agencies.  Serve as receptionist for assigned office; screen calls,...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, confer with staff to design, produce, modify, and evaluate computer-based multimedia, web-based presentations, and other media applications to include audio, video, graphic, web/electronic publishing, photography, and digital imagery. Representative Duties Serve as a technical resource and facilitator for instructors, lab assistants, and other staff. Design and apply computer-based and web-based multimedia and multimedia video packages to support the specific needs for technologically sophisticated products to facilitate the learning experience for students. Serve as a resource person to staff for designing and utilizing technology in instructional settings to meet established learning objectives. Assist in the design of web-based courses incorporating sound pedagogical practices. Evaluate equipment, courseware, and authoring systems. Provide guidance to faculty regarding instructional strategies for...

Basic Function Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of complex and confidential clerical and secretarial services to college administrators, faculty and staff; to provide information to the faculty, staff, students and public; to provide complex staff assistance to departments. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Department Assistant III provides specialized clerical support requiring a broad knowledge of an assigned program or functional area. Incumbents are typically assigned to a functional area where use of independent judgment requires related specialized training and experience. Representative Duties Perform general secretarial and clerical work; schedule appointments and process personnel information; monitor, order, distribute and maintain office supplies; order textbooks; maintain and troubleshoot new equipment; receive and sort mail.  Type and proofread a wide variety of reports, letters, projects and proposals; compose...