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Accountant

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT UC SANTA CRUZ

Under direction of the Associate Director of Business and Administration, the Accountant will provide support related to a variety of fiscal operations within UC Observatories, including financial budget analysis, financial projections, monitoring expenditures, reviewing various financial transactions, establishing and administering financial policies and procedures, performing journal entries and general ledger maintenance, completing month end closing responsibilities, and reporting financial performance.

The Accountant is an important member in the UC Observatories Business Office and supports several areas and services. This position is responsible for the fiscal management of various UC Observatories and Lick Observatory operating accounts, income, recharge, endowment and gift accounts, and other sources of funds. Contributes accounting expertise and compliance guidance in UCO’s multi year budget planning process and management of facility services. Funds managed cover operational expenses, equipment purchases, travel and project support. This position requires a high degree of independence, analytics, accounting skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Initial Review Date: 03/28/2024

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Lick Observatory Public Programs Telescope Operator

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT LICK OBSERVATORY, MOUNT HAMILTON, CA

Under supervision of the Visitor Services Supervisor, the incumbent performs duties in support of astronomical Educational & Public Outreach at the Lick Observatory on Mt Hamilton, located 23 miles east of San Jose at 4,200 feet elevation.  The incumbent independently plans and executes safe and efficient night programs at the 36″ Refractor or 40″ Reflector telescope to assist visiting groups, including describing the astronomical object being observed.  The incumbent independently operates these telescopes and technical aspects of observations, including some routine electronic, electrical, and mechanical problem solving.  The incumbent leads tours and presents information in formal and informal settings about the observatory’s history, research, and technical capabilities based on provided materials.

Initial Review Date: 02/20/2024

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Lick Observatory Public Programs Assistant

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT LICK OBSERVATORY, MOUNT HAMILTON, CA

Under supervision of the Visitor Services Supervisor, the incumbent(s) will work individually or as part of a group to support the public programs at Lick Observatory, located 23 miles east of San Jose at 4,200 feet elevation. Programs include the annual Music of the Spheres summer concert series comprising a musical performance, scientific talk and public viewing through the 36″ and 40″ telescopes, Evening with the Stars series (science lectures and viewing through the telescopes), Public Evening Tours, Photography Nights, and other events throughout the year. The incumbent(s) will be responsible for greeting the public at Lick Observatory events, directing traffic and parking, as well as set-up and tear-down of equipment before and after events.

Initial Review Date: 02/19/2024

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Lick Observatory Principal Telescope Technician

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT LICK OBSERVATORY, MOUNT HAMILTON, CA

Under direction of the Lick Observatory Superintendent, the incumbent performs duties in support of astronomical research at the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton. The incumbent independently plans and executes a safe and efficient night program at the Shane Telescope to assist astronomers and/or researchers in accomplishing their goals. The incumbent independently operates the 120-inch Shane Telescope and all technical aspects of scientific observations, including electronic, electrical and mechanical problem solving. The incumbent also functions as an electronics technician performing assembly, installation, troubleshooting and repair of complex electronic instrumentation and equipment.

Initial Review Date: 10/23/2023

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