[ES_JOBS_NET] USGS Electronics Technician position now open - Seattle WA

[O'Rourke, Colin T]

The USGS Earthquake Science Center seeks an Electronics Technician to join the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network and ShakeAlert team.

This permanent position is offered at the GS-11 level (salary range $81,242 - $105,612 per year) and will be located in Seattle, Washington. As an Electronics Technician within the Earthquake Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

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Maintaining the existing network of analog/digital equipment and relay stations.
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Installing, configuring, diagnosing, and repairing sophisticated electronic seismic station components.
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Planning, designing, and fabricating electronic and mechanical systems as part of the installation of new seismic stations.
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Working with scientists/engineers from USGS and other institutions on special studies and field response to significant earthquakes


Application Process:
There are separate Job Announcements for the general public and current federal employees:
The Public: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/804345700 - Announcement Number USGS-SAC-24-12494981-DE-MAW
Federal Employees: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/804347300 - Announcement Number USGS-SAC-24-12503184-ST-MAW


The advertisement for this permanent, full-time position posted on USAJOBS on August 12, 2024 and will close on August 29, 2024 (please don’t wait to apply as there is a cap on the number of allowed applicants and the opportunity may close early).

Contact Misti Wankel (mwankel at usgs.gov<mailto:mwankel at usgs.gov>) with questions about the application process or Colin O'Rourke (corourke at usgs.gov) with questions about the anticipated role.
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ALL required documentation must be submitted prior to the close of the announcement. ALL documents must be legible. If unsure, contact Misti Wankel (mwankel at usgs.gov<mailto:mwankel at usgs.gov>) to confirm that your documents are uploaded correctly. Additional information on what to include can be found here: USAJOBS Help Center - How to...<https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to>
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
The U.S. Geological Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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Colin O'Rourke, Ph.D. (he/him)
USGS Reg. ShakeAlert Coordinator
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
206-445-2766

University of Washington
70 Johnson Hall
Seattle, WA 98195-1310


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