Jan 15
Public Trust
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$50,000 - $60,000
Occasional travel
Unspecified
Logistics
Sterling, VA (On/Off-Site)
The deployment technician, under general supervision, supports the life cycle of a meteorological observing system from design to deployment. The technician assists in scientific environmental tests, develops technical material for observing systems, supports the field as a Subject Matter Expert, and deploys and trains field personnel on observing systems. Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Obtain a certification in the use of the systems which will be deployed
Assist in test and evaluation activities of meteorological observing systems
Develop documentation related to system operation, maintenance, and training
Assist with the deployment of systems to off-site locations
Requires travel
Install antenna and cabling system following a set of outlined procedures
Conducting system acceptance tests
Training meteorologists/ technicians on how to use the system which has been deployed
Professionally communicating in occasional tense environments
Hours may include weekends and overnight shifts for training purposes
Provide status briefings to government clients on the progress of testing or deployment
Other responsibilities shall include supporting field operations during 0z and 12z synoptic soundings, laboratory upkeep, and inventory of assets. Work hours may be a combination of normal business hours, routine scheduled shift work (for 0z and 12z operational sounding support) which may include some weekends, and on-demand hours driven by deployment schedule.
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of 2 years of study in a technical field or three years of experience in a technical field
1-3 years of experience in the Setup, configuration, and design of scientific tests
1-2 years or experience with hardware, use of mechanical tools, and troubleshooting equipment
0-2 years utilizing data analysis tools such as MS Excel
Ability to multi-task and have outstanding verbal and written communication (MS Office)
Ability to work with an inter-disciplinary and diverse team of scientists and technicians
Ability to obtain government financed climbing certification
Ability to obtain government financed certification to operate light machinery and specialized tools (ex. boom lifts, scissor lifts, hammer drills, etc.)
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Desired Skills
Ability to setup meteorological observing systems in adverse environmental conditions
Understanding of meteorological sensors and NWS Observing Programs
Hands-on experience with new and emerging meteorological instruments and equipment
Background in electronics
Obtain a certification in the use of the systems which will be deployed
Assist in test and evaluation activities of meteorological observing systems
Develop documentation related to system operation, maintenance, and training
Assist with the deployment of systems to off-site locations
Requires travel
Install antenna and cabling system following a set of outlined procedures
Conducting system acceptance tests
Training meteorologists/ technicians on how to use the system which has been deployed
Professionally communicating in occasional tense environments
Hours may include weekends and overnight shifts for training purposes
Provide status briefings to government clients on the progress of testing or deployment
Other responsibilities shall include supporting field operations during 0z and 12z synoptic soundings, laboratory upkeep, and inventory of assets. Work hours may be a combination of normal business hours, routine scheduled shift work (for 0z and 12z operational sounding support) which may include some weekends, and on-demand hours driven by deployment schedule.
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of 2 years of study in a technical field or three years of experience in a technical field
1-3 years of experience in the Setup, configuration, and design of scientific tests
1-2 years or experience with hardware, use of mechanical tools, and troubleshooting equipment
0-2 years utilizing data analysis tools such as MS Excel
Ability to multi-task and have outstanding verbal and written communication (MS Office)
Ability to work with an inter-disciplinary and diverse team of scientists and technicians
Ability to obtain government financed climbing certification
Ability to obtain government financed certification to operate light machinery and specialized tools (ex. boom lifts, scissor lifts, hammer drills, etc.)
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Desired Skills
Ability to setup meteorological observing systems in adverse environmental conditions
Understanding of meteorological sensors and NWS Observing Programs
Hands-on experience with new and emerging meteorological instruments and equipment
Background in electronics
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