[ES_JOBS_NET] Field Technician I , II or III- Salt Lake City, UT -Multiple Positions (NEON)

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

*Field Technician I , II or III- Salt Lake City, UT -Multiple Positions*
NEON, Inc.-Boulder, CO
Reporting to the Field Operations Manager, The Field Technician(s) will 
perform a variety of technical and scientific tasks.
Specifically, the Domain Manager is seeking to fill a lead role (see 
requirements for the Field Technician III).
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.

Field Technician I
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.

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.

Field Technician II
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.
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.

Field Technician III
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.
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.

*Location:*
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.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*
Field Technician I
. 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.
. Field sampling activities include the following observation and 
specimen collection activities:
. Small mammal abundance
. Small mammal-borne disease (i.e. Hantavirus)
. Breeding bird population counts
. Ground beetle abundance and diversity
. Mosquito phenology, diversity, and disease (i.e. West Nile Virus)
. Plant phenology observations
. Soil and water sample collection for microbial diversity and 
biogeochemical analysis
. Terrestrial and aquatic vegetation diversity and primary productivity 
measurements
. Aquatic invertebrate and fish diversity and abundance
. Stream morphology mapping
. Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill, drying oven, 
analytical balance, centrifugal mill, and muffle furnace.
. Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training of 
seasonal field personnel.
. Provide technical guidance to seasonal field personnel.
. Perform plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation 
system, measuring and marking plots, and placing and setting traps.
. Assist the Field Operations Manager with field activity audits.
. Perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
. Assist with routine inspection, calibration, maintenance and repair of 
atmospheric, micrometeorological, and water quality sensors on towers, 
soil arrays, streams and groundwater wells.
. Assist with routine maintenance to assure quality of data acquisition 
and connectivity equipment.
. Assist with inspection and routine maintenance of civil 
infrastructure, including boom arms, sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks, 
and instrument huts.
. 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).
. Record activities and completed work according to Field Operations 
protocol.
. Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather, 
terrain, diverse assigned biomes).
. Carry, move and lift field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) to 
assigned field site (diverse and uneven terrain).
. Follow NEON safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.
Field Technician II
. Perform routine inspection, calibration, maintenance and repair of 
atmospheric and aquatic sensors on towers, soil arrays, lakes, streams 
and groundwater wells.
. Perform basic testing, troubleshooting and operation of instruments 
and calibration equipment.
. Perform routine maintenance to assure quality of data acquisition and 
equipment connectivity.
. Perform inspection and routine maintenance of site infrastructure, 
including boom arms, sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks, and instrument huts.
. Perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
. Follow established, standardized field procedures for periodic 
collection, handling, processing, verifying accuracy of, and shipping of 
field samples including dust, soil, and water samples.
. Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill, drying oven, 
analytical balance, centrifugal mill, and ultra-low freezer.
. Assist the Field Operations Manager with materials planning and ordering
. Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training of 
seasonal field personnel.
. Provide technical guidance to seasonal field personnel.
. Assist with plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation 
system, measuring and marking plots, and placing and setting traps.
. Assist the Field Operations Manager with field activity audits.
. 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.
. Field sampling activities include the following observation and 
specimen collection activities:
. Small mammal abundance
. Small mammal-borne disease (i.e. Hantavirus)
. Breeding bird population counts
. Ground beetle abundance and diversity
. Mosquito phenology, diversity, and disease (i.e. West Nile Virus)
. Plant phenology observations
. Soil and water sample collection for microbial diversity and 
biogeochemical analysis
. Terrestrial and aquatic vegetation diversity and primary productivity 
measurements
. Aquatic invertebrate and fish diversity and abundance
. Stream morphology mapping
. Record activities and completed work according to Field Operations 
protocol.
. Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather, 
terrain, diverse assigned biomes).
. Carry, move and lift field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) to 
assigned field site (diverse and uneven terrain).
. Follow NEON safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.
Field Technician III
. Assist Field Operations Manager in the supervision of personnel and 
activities coordinated from the field office.
. Act as manager in the absence of the Field Operations Manager.
. Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training of 
seasonal field personnel.
. Lead and perform routine inspection, calibration, maintenance and 
repair of atmospheric, micrometeorological, and water quality sensors on 
towers, soil arrays, streams and groundwater wells.
. Test, troubleshoot and operate instruments, calibration equipment and 
test fixtures.
. Lead and perform routine maintenance to assure quality of data 
acquisition and connectivity equipment.
. Lead and perform inspection and routine maintenance of civil 
infrastructure, including boom arms, sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks, 
and instrument huts.
. Lead and perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and field 
equipment.
. Follow established, standardized field procedures for periodic 
collection, handling, processing, verifying accuracy of, and shipping of 
field samples including dust, soil, and water samples.
. Operate laboratory equipment including Wiley Mill, drying oven, 
analytical balance, centrifugal mill, and ultra-low freezer
. Assist with plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation 
system, measuring and marking plots, and placing and setting traps.
. Perform field activity audits.
. 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.
. 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.
*Education:
.*Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or related scientific 
discipline. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
*Required Experience, Knowledge, Skill, Other Qualifications:*
Field Technician I
. Experience performing ecology and lab related activities.
. Experience performing scientific data entry and data management.
NEON will be selecting for specific and different experience and areas 
of expertise in the following:
. Ability and experience trapping and collecting blood samples from 
small mammals; or
. Ability to identify regionally specific birds (auditory and visual 
identification); or
. Ability to identify regionally specific plants.
. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
. High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
. Strong work ethic and enthusiasm.
. 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.
. 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.
. Depending on site assignments, ability to travel/ hike/walk on uneven 
terrain to work site.
. 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.
. Ability to hike off-trail for long distances carrying field equipment, 
for extended periods of time.
. Ability to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, 
on difficult or hazardous terrain.
. Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs on instrument 
towers.
. 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).
. Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, and noise.
Field Technician II
. Two (2) or more years' experience maintaining scientific instruments 
(e.g. aquatic, meteorological or atmospheric sensors).
. Two (2) or more years' experience performing scientific data entry and 
data management.
. Ability to perform troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of 
scientific instrumentation.
. Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and priorities.
. Very effective problem solving skills and the ability to act on 
changing priorities in a fast paced dynamic environment.
. Very effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
. Proven ability to ensure safety and operational standards are met.
. Willingness to adopt new technologies as needed.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel).
. Ability to travel frequently within the local domain.
Field Technician III
. Three (3) or more years' experience maintaining scientific instruments 
(e.g. aquatic sensors);
. Three (3) or more years' experience performing scientific data entry 
and data management; and
. Two (2) years' experience leading and performing ecology related 
laboratory and field activities in multiple ecosystems.
. Ability to perform troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of 
scientific instrumentation.
. Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and priorities.
. Very effective problem solving skills and the ability to determine and 
act on changing priorities in a fast paced dynamic environment.
. Very effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
. Displays good judgment in ensuring safety and operational standards 
are met.
. Ability and willingness to adopt new technologies as needed.
*Preferred Experience:
.*Previous experience leading and performing ecology related laboratory 
and field activities.
. Previous experience performing ecology related field activities in 
multiple ecosystem.
. Familiarity with performing field quality assurance procedures.
. Prior experience leading staff in field conditions.
. CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification or training.
. Familiarity with field and laboratory safety guidelines.
. Familiarity with aquatic biological sampling and organisms.
. Experience working in streams or lakes of North America
. Familiarity with performing field quality assurance procedures
. CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification, Backcountry 
hiking and or training
*Skills and Abilities:
.*Ability to lift up to 40 lbs;
. Kneeling, bending, stooping ; hand dexterity
. 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.
. 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.
. Depending on site assignments, ability to travel/ hike/walk on uneven 
terrain to work site.
. Ability to work effectively up to 12 hours per day and varied field 
operations schedules, including part-time and weekends.
. Ability to hike off-trail for long distances carrying field equipment, 
for extended periods of time.
. Ability to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, 
on difficult or hazardous terrain.
. Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs on instrument 
towers.
. 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).
. Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, and noise.
. Work environment is 80 -- 90% outside;
. Possible West Nile-infected mosquitoes;
. Blood-borne pathogens;
. Paradichlorobenzene 99.90%;
. Small electric motors and 6V sealed lead-acid batteries;
. Through handling of mammals possible exposure to Hantavirus, Sin 
Nombre virus (SNV) and plague;
. Slip/trip;
. Animal bites and scrapes;
. Insects, plants (allergies and prickly things).
All positions must possess a valid US driver's license.
Must have permanent authorization for US employment.
NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans 
and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.

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