"Technician I, Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership"

Position

Technician I, Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership

Department

Wilderness Education

Starting Salary

$45,229 to $49,952 annually, dependent on education and experience

Initial Screening Date

02/02/2026

Preferred Start Date

03/02/2026

Details

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) announces an opportunity to work in Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership as a full-time Technician I.

The full-time Technician I – Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership, reporting to the Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction, will assist the Faculty Lead/Director with outfitting and other logistical needs of the Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership (WEOL) program. This will include instructional supplies and equipment sourcing, allocation, distribution, and management/upkeep for all courses and related programming. The successful candidate will communicate and engage directly with students and course instructors for related matters. Programmatic needs will be forecasted in part by this individual and shared with the WEOL Faculty Lead/Director and Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction. This position will directly contribute to strategic planning and growth of the program.

Lake Tahoe Community Colleges (LTCC) Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership (WEOL) program provides opportunities that cultivate premier leaders who primarily operate in a wilderness environment. In addition, the WEOL program fosters lifelong learning, develops responsible stewardship of wilderness resources, and encourages civic engagement. Both nationally and internationally recognized industry certifications are embedded within the elective WEOL Foundational Skills Certificates. WEOL at LTCC challenges the status quo by thinking and educating differently. Come and join us – the mountains are calling!

APPLICATION PROCESS:

After review, suitable applicants will be invited by phone or email on or around Thursday, February 5, 2026 to participate in a skills assessment. Successful candidates will then be interviewed by a committee of approximately 3-5 individuals; these interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2026. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.

COMPENSATION:

Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $45,229 to $49,952 annually, dependent on education and experience. There is potential to reach $57,948 annually, through step advancement plus longevity when appropriate. In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for extra bilingual (Spanish), masters or doctorate pay.

Benefits:

Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. Several plan options maintain a zero monthly premium cost from the employee. LTCC also matches 26.81% of an eligible employees salary and contributes it into a CalPERS pension account for qualifying employees.

Work-Life Balance:

This position is 40 hours per week and 12 months per year, including summer and winter hours. Hours are expected to be Monday-Friday, shifts will be within center hours of 8 am to 5 pm, hours will shift according to the needs of the program. This position is eligible for overtime compensation (non-exempt). This position may qualify for LTCCs telecommute program, which allows employees the opportunity to telecommute for up to 20% of the work week after completion of a three-month qualifying period.

LTCC provides a generous leave package including 17 paid holidays per year plus 12 days vacation (with the potential to reach 24 days through years of service) and 12 days sick leave per year.

LTCCs Commitment to Diversity

Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCCs commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.

Description

Definition:

Under the direction of an assigned Director, perform a variety of complex technical functions in support of the designated department, assist students, staff, and the public by providing information and appropriate materials.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

A Technician is trained or skilled in the technical aspect of a subject. This is the entry-level class in the Technician series. Work is performed under direct supervision of a director within a department. Position exercises less discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress or is performed within specific guidelines and fits a pattern that has been established and explained before the work is started. Changes in work procedures are explained in advance as they arise. Impact on students, financial, physical, or personnel resources is generally department wide.

Representative Duties:

Perform duties to support the ongoing functionalities and processes of designated Department; determine and verify documents; provide general information, assistance, and answer routine questions pertaining to the Department; prepare and maintain a variety of recordkeeping documents and other related files utilizing a variety of hardware and software equipment; and perform general service functions.

Provide quality customer service to students and visitors in person and using communication technologies such as phone or email; provide requested materials or information; explain processes and procedures; refer students, staff, or public to other offices, programs, and services; and assist employees who interact with designated Department.

Prepare, distribute, and collect forms, or other materials; maintain files; process and verify requests; check records for accuracy; compile data and records for review; and perform routine data entry.

Prepare and maintain documentation for direct and peripheral use; provide a variety of support duties as needed; prepare and maintain files; answer telephones; open and sort mail; compose correspondence; prepare copies; order office supplies; process work orders; order forms; maintain department in safe and orderly condition.

Assist in the analysis of various reports; performs calculations, maintain records and prepare reports within scheduled timelines; disburses information and reports as assigned.

Serve on a variety of District committees as requested. Participate in district all staff events including but not limited to all campus team building day, convocation, state of the college address, senior day, and graduation.

Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership Option Class:

Reporting to the Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction, assist the faculty department lead and/or Director with outfitting and other logistical needs of the Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership (WEOL) program. This will include instructional supplies and equipment sourcing, allocation, distribution, and management/upkeep for all courses and related programming. Communicate and engage directly with students and course instructors for related matters. Programmatic needs will be forecasted in part by this individual and shared with the WEOL Faculty Lead/Director and Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction. Directly contribute to strategic planning and growth of the program.

Other Duties:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: associate degree in a related field or three years of related experience.

Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Reception and telephone etiquette and techniques.
• General clerical and record-keeping techniques.
• Basic letter and report writing practices.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• District policies and procedures affecting assigned work

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply district policies and procedures.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer and related software.
• Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn and apply the rules and regulations of the human resource office.
• Gather information from a variety of sources and prepare summary reports.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Plan and prioritize work.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities of community college students and staff.

Additional Requirement (Licensure/Certification):

No additional requirement

Working Environment:

• Indoor/Office environment
• Constant interruptions

Minimum References Needed

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