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Technician I , II or III- Salt Lake City, UT -Multiple
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<span class="company" style="unicode-bidi: embed; font-size:
11pt;">NEON, Inc.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>-<span
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font-size: 11pt; white-space: nowrap;">Boulder, CO</span></div>
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class="summary" style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Reporting to
the Field Operations Manager, The Field Technician(s) will
perform a variety of technical and scientific tasks.<span
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Specifically, the Domain Manager is seeking to fill a lead
role (see requirements for the Field Technician III).<span
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The second role will focus on instrumentation
expertise/knowledge with some experience in biological
sampling. The second role may be hired at either the Field
Technician I or Field Technician II level, depending on
the basic requirements met, as described below.<span
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Field Technician I<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
The Field Technician I will perform a variety of
scientific and technical tasks. The Field Technician I is
the biological sampling lead performing seasonal and
periodic sampling activities. Seasonal field sampling is
conducted with the assistance of temporary field crews.
The Field Technician will provide guidance to temporary
field crews and perform field and laboratory activities.
This position reports to the Field Operations Manager.<span
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<br>
The Field Technician I will also assist with routine
maintenance, field calibration, and repair of scientific
instruments and associated infrastructure as assigned by
the Manager Field Operations.<span
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Field Technician II<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
The Field Technician II will perform a variety of
technical and scientific tasks. The Field Technician II is
the technical lead performing routine maintenance, field
calibration, and repair of scientific instruments and
associated infrastructure. After initial instrument
installation, the Field Technician II will have primary
responsibility for instruments and infrastructure at
tower/aquatic sites.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
The Field Technician II will also assist with seasonal
and/or periodic sampling activities. Seasonal field
sampling is conducted with the assistance of temporary
field crews. The Field Technician will provide guidance to
temporary field crews and perform field and laboratory
activities as assigned by the Manager Field Operations.
This position reports to the Manager Field Operations.<span
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Field Technician III<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
The Field Technician III will perform a variety of
technical and scientific tasks. The Field Technician III
is the shift lead performing and supervising routine
maintenance, field calibration, and repair of scientific
instruments and associated infrastructure. After initial
instrument installation, the Field Technician III will
have primary responsibility for instruments and
infrastructure at {tower/aquatic} sites.<span
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The Field Technician III will also supervise and assist
with seasonal and/or periodic sampling activities.
Seasonal field sampling is conducted with the assistance
of temporary field crews. The Field Technician will
provide guidance to temporary field crews and perform
field and laboratory activities as assigned by the Field
Operations Manager. This position reports to the Manager
Field Operations Manager.<span
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<br>
<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Location:<span
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The Domain 15 Field Technician’s primary work location is
near Salt Lake City, UT. This position support sites in
the Great Basin Domain and the Moab Site. Great Basin
candidate sites are located at Onaqui-Ault Center, Murray
Tower and Red Butte Canyon near Salt Lake City, UT. The
Great Basin Domain includes parts of California, Utah,
Oregon, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b><br>
Field Technician I<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Follow established, standardized field procedures for
sample collection; record and verify accuracy of data from
sample collection; process samples in the domain lab; and
send samples to external analytical labs.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Field sampling activities include the following
observation and specimen collection activities:<span
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• Small mammal abundance<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Small mammal-borne disease (i.e. Hantavirus)<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Breeding bird population counts<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ground beetle abundance and diversity<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Mosquito phenology, diversity, and disease (i.e. West
Nile Virus)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Plant phenology observations<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Soil and water sample collection for microbial diversity
and biogeochemical analysis<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Terrestrial and aquatic vegetation diversity and primary
productivity measurements<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Aquatic invertebrate and fish diversity and abundance<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Stream morphology mapping<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill,
drying oven, analytical balance, centrifugal mill, and
muffle furnace.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and
training of seasonal field personnel.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Provide technical guidance to seasonal field personnel.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform plot establishment by locating plots with GPS
navigation system, measuring and marking plots, and
placing and setting traps.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist the Field Operations Manager with field activity
audits.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and
field equipment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist with routine inspection, calibration, maintenance
and repair of atmospheric, micrometeorological, and water
quality sensors on towers, soil arrays, streams and
groundwater wells.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist with routine maintenance to assure quality of
data acquisition and connectivity equipment.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist with inspection and routine maintenance of civil
infrastructure, including boom arms, sensor mounts,
towers, boardwalks, and instrument huts.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist Manager Field Operations with Domain Support
Facility activities (e.g., inventory and supply order
management; field equipment maintenance and repair; and
upkeep of office and lab areas).<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Record activities and completed work according to Field
Operations protocol.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions
(e.g., weather, terrain, diverse assigned biomes).<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Carry, move and lift field supplies (pack weighing up to
40 lbs.) to assigned field site (diverse and uneven
terrain).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Follow NEON safety and Field Operations policy and
procedures.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Field Technician II<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform routine inspection, calibration, maintenance and
repair of atmospheric and aquatic sensors on towers, soil
arrays, lakes, streams and groundwater wells.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform basic testing, troubleshooting and operation of
instruments and calibration equipment.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform routine maintenance to assure quality of data
acquisition and equipment connectivity.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform inspection and routine maintenance of site
infrastructure, including boom arms, sensor mounts,
towers, boardwalks, and instrument huts.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and
field equipment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Follow established, standardized field procedures for
periodic collection, handling, processing, verifying
accuracy of, and shipping of field samples including dust,
soil, and water samples.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill,
drying oven, analytical balance, centrifugal mill, and
ultra-low freezer.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist the Field Operations Manager with materials
planning and ordering<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and
training of seasonal field personnel.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Provide technical guidance to seasonal field personnel.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist with plot establishment by locating plots with
GPS navigation system, measuring and marking plots, and
placing and setting traps.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist the Field Operations Manager with field activity
audits.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Follow established, standardized field procedures for
sample collection; record and verify accuracy of data from
sample collection; process samples in the domain lab; and
send samples to external analytical labs.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Field sampling activities include the following
observation and specimen collection activities:<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Small mammal abundance<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Small mammal-borne disease (i.e. Hantavirus)<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Breeding bird population counts<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ground beetle abundance and diversity<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Mosquito phenology, diversity, and disease (i.e. West
Nile Virus)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Plant phenology observations<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Soil and water sample collection for microbial diversity
and biogeochemical analysis<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Terrestrial and aquatic vegetation diversity and primary
productivity measurements<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Aquatic invertebrate and fish diversity and abundance<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Stream morphology mapping<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Record activities and completed work according to Field
Operations protocol.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions
(e.g., weather, terrain, diverse assigned biomes).<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Carry, move and lift field supplies (pack weighing up to
40 lbs.) to assigned field site (diverse and uneven
terrain).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Follow NEON safety and Field Operations policy and
procedures.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Field Technician III<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist Field Operations Manager in the supervision of
personnel and activities coordinated from the field
office.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Act as manager in the absence of the Field Operations
Manager.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and
training of seasonal field personnel.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Lead and perform routine inspection, calibration,
maintenance and repair of atmospheric,
micrometeorological, and water quality sensors on towers,
soil arrays, streams and groundwater wells.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Test, troubleshoot and operate instruments, calibration
equipment and test fixtures.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Lead and perform routine maintenance to assure quality
of data acquisition and connectivity equipment.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Lead and perform inspection and routine maintenance of
civil infrastructure, including boom arms, sensor mounts,
towers, boardwalks, and instrument huts.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Lead and perform inspection and maintenance of
laboratory and field equipment.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Follow established, standardized field procedures for
periodic collection, handling, processing, verifying
accuracy of, and shipping of field samples including dust,
soil, and water samples.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill,
drying oven, analytical balance, centrifugal mill, and
ultra-low freezer<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist with plot establishment by locating plots with
GPS navigation system, measuring and marking plots, and
placing and setting traps.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Perform field activity audits.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Follow established, standardized field procedures for
sample collection; record and verify accuracy of data from
sample collection; process samples in the domain lab; and
send samples to external analytical labs.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Assist the NEON Engineering Product Team with instrument
installation and testing (approximately the first 6
months). Intensive hands-on tower, soil and aquatic
instrument work.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Education:<span
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•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Bachelor’s
Degree in Environmental Sciences or related scientific
discipline. Equivalent education and experience may be
considered.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Required Experience,
Knowledge, Skill, Other Qualifications:<span
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Field Technician I<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Experience performing ecology and lab related
activities.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Experience performing scientific data entry and data
management.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
NEON will be selecting for specific and different
experience and areas of expertise in the following:<span
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• Ability and experience trapping and collecting blood
samples from small mammals; or<span
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• Ability to identify regionally specific birds (auditory
and visual identification); or<span
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• Ability to identify regionally specific plants.<span
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• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.<span
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• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.<span
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm.<span
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• Ability to perform in strenuous outdoor activity, carry
field equipment and endure different outdoor field
conditions including cold and wet winter weather and
extreme heat.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Depending on assignment, current and valid State issued
driver’s license with insurable Department of Motor
Vehicle record (parking violations, minor driving offenses
excluded) as determined by NEON’s insurance provider.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Depending on site assignments, ability to travel/
hike/walk on uneven terrain to work site.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability and willingness to work varied field operations
schedules (up to 12+ hours per day), including
split-shift, part-time, pre-dawn early mornings, evenings
and weekends.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to hike off-trail for long distances carrying
field equipment, for extended periods of time.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to work in variable weather conditions, at
remote locations, on difficult or hazardous terrain.<br>
• Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs
on instrument towers.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to work on towers ranging in height from 24 feet
to 300 feet and at altitudes of up to 11,000 feet
(depending on assigned Domain).<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, and noise.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Field Technician II<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Two (2) or more years’ experience maintaining scientific
instruments (e.g. aquatic, meteorological or atmospheric
sensors).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Two (2) or more years’ experience performing scientific
data entry and data management.<span
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• Ability to perform troubleshooting, calibration, and
repair of scientific instrumentation.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and
priorities.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Very effective problem solving skills and the ability to
act on changing priorities in a fast paced dynamic
environment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Very effective leadership skills and the ability to
motivate others.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Proven ability to ensure safety and operational
standards are met.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Willingness to adopt new technologies as needed.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word,
Excel).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to travel frequently within the local domain.<span
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Field Technician III<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Three (3) or more years’ experience maintaining
scientific instruments (e.g. aquatic sensors);<span
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• Three (3) or more years’ experience performing
scientific data entry and data management; and<span
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• Two (2) years’ experience leading and performing ecology
related laboratory and field activities in multiple
ecosystems.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to perform troubleshooting, calibration, and
repair of scientific instrumentation.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and
priorities.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Very effective problem solving skills and the ability to
determine and act on changing priorities in a fast paced
dynamic environment.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Very effective leadership skills and the ability to
motivate others.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Displays good judgment in ensuring safety and
operational standards are met.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability and willingness to adopt new technologies as
needed.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Preferred Experience:<span
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•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Previous
experience leading and performing ecology related
laboratory and field activities.<span
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• Previous experience performing ecology related field
activities in multiple ecosystem.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Familiarity with performing field quality assurance
procedures.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Prior experience leading staff in field conditions.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification or
training.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Familiarity with field and laboratory safety guidelines.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Familiarity with aquatic biological sampling and
organisms.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Experience working in streams or lakes of North America<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Familiarity with performing field quality assurance
procedures<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification,
Backcountry hiking and or training<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Skills and Abilities:<span
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•<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Ability
to lift up to 40 lbs;<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Kneeling, bending, stooping ; hand dexterity<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to perform in strenuous outdoor activity, carry
field equipment and endure different outdoor field
conditions including cold and wet winter weather and
extreme heat.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Depending on assignment, current and valid State issued
driver’s license with clean Department of Motor Vehicle
record (parking violations, minor driving offenses
excluded) as determined by NEON’s insurance provider.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Depending on site assignments, ability to travel/
hike/walk on uneven terrain to work site.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to work effectively up to 12 hours per day and
varied field operations schedules, including part-time and
weekends.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to hike off-trail for long distances carrying
field equipment, for extended periods of time.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to work in variable weather conditions, at
remote locations, on difficult or hazardous terrain.<br>
• Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs
on instrument towers.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to work on towers ranging in height from 24 feet
to 300 feet and at altitudes of up to 11,000 feet
(depending on assigned Domain).<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, and noise.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Work environment is 80 – 90% outside;<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Possible West Nile-infected mosquitoes;<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Blood-borne pathogens;<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Paradichlorobenzene 99.90%;<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Small electric motors and 6V sealed lead-acid batteries;<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Through handling of mammals possible exposure to
Hantavirus, Sin Nombre virus (SNV) and plague;<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Slip/trip;<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Animal bites and scrapes;<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Insects, plants (allergies and prickly things).<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
All positions must possess a valid US driver’s license.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Must have permanent authorization for US employment.<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women,
Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged
to apply.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></td>
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