3D Fine Arts Lab Lead Technician

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title 3D Fine Arts Lab Lead Technician Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 280W1058 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Alexandria Work Location Alexandria - 510 Hiring Range $22/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

• Monday - Saturday (day or evening shift) as scheduled.
• Not to exceed 29 hours per week.

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General Description

The 3D Fine Arts Lab Lead Technician is crucial to the 3D Arts program, ensuring student success by managing the ceramics studio, glaze area, kiln room, sculpture studio and sculpture classroom. The position will be responsible to maintain equipment, uphold safety protocols, and keep labs ready for student and instructional use, which allows instructors to focus more on teaching and feedback, enhancing student learning outcomes. Overall, the 3D Fine Arts Lab Lead Technician is indispensable for maintaining a functional and safe learning environment, managing resources effectively, and supporting both technical and artistic aspects of 3D Fine Arts education.

Duties and Tasks

• Manages and maintains ceramics and sculpture labs for traditional and contemporary ceramics processes, ensuring all working areas are fully operational to support effective instruction.
• Responsible for maintaining an extensive equipment inventory.
• Manages, maintains, and repairs equipment, including ceramic wheels, kilns, glaze formulation scales, table saw, hack saw, scroll saw, jigsaw, belt sanders, palm sanders, nail guns, spray booths, 3D printers and scanners, and a wide array of hand tools for both ceramic and sculpture.
• Coordinates open studio hours and staff schedules; monitors shift coverage and studio operations while liaising with the division office.
• Coordinates gallery installation, preparation, and de-installation for the annual 3D Fine Art show or annual topics show, and pop-up shows.
• Supports the 3D Fine Arts program with administrative work, including purchasing, inventory of equipment, and other record keeping. Serves as the program's designated Inventory Liaison for college-wide inventory reconciliation.
• Assists faculty in daily classroom instruction and preparation, providing technical support as needed.
• Provides direct support to 3D Fine Arts students and solves problems with equipment and software.
• Supervises and assists students using the facilities and equipment outside of classes.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSA's

• Must be familiar with the function, use, and construction of a wide range of 3D Fine Arts equipment related to both ceramics and sculpture.
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, clean, calibrate, and repair a wide range of equipment.
• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to work with faculty and students cooperatively.
• Proven ability to program, load, and operate computer-controlled electric kilns.
• Self-directedness is crucial for this role to manage multiple labs independently.
• Ability to take the initiative in problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain expertise through self-learning.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear technical instruction to a diverse population of students and faculty.
• Knowledge in a wide array of sculpture processes. Examples include: ceramics, wood fabrication, plaster casting, and mold-making.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Experience managing the equipment, processes, and daily functions of a ceramics and sculpture laboratory.
• Experience with tracking inventory and staff scheduling.
• Experience in the advanced operation and routine maintenance of industrial laboratory equipment.
• Experience with basic software programs, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working in a professional Fine Arts studio environment, or academic laboratory.

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

• Experience in the management of ceramics and sculpture laboratory facilities.
• Previous experience as a 3D Fine Arts Laboratory Technician or in a comparable role.
• Experience or interest in emerging technologies, such as 3D scanning, 3D printing, and digital fabrication as applied to fine arts.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3289P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/16/2026 Job Close Date 08/02/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA's commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA's mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA's Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia

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Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• I understand that this is a part-time position. In consideration thereof, I wish to proceed with the completion of my application.

• No response.

• Yes.

• No.

• I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.

• Yes

• No

• I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person.

• Yes

• No

• I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area.

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience managing the equipment, processes, and daily functions of a ceramics and sculpture laboratory ?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience with tracking inventory and staff scheduling ?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience in the advanced operation and routine maintenance of industrial laboratory equipment ?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience with basic software programs, including Microsoft Excel ?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience working in a professional Fine Arts studio environment, or academic laboratory?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter