[iris-bulk] (Job) Field Engineer II needed in Anchorage, AK

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Title:	FIELD ENGINEER II - ANCHORAGE, AK REGION
Job Category:	ENGINEERING / TECHNICIANS
Close Date:	10/31/2006 or until filled*

Summary:
This individual will assist the Regional Engineer in GPS permanent  
station site reconnaissance, selection, permitting, installation  
activities, maintenance, and data flow. Alaska location is located in  
the Anchorage area
Essential Job Functions:
• Works with regional staff in all aspects of GPS and strainmeter  
activities: GPS permanent station site reconnaissance, selection,  
permitting, installation activities, maintenance, and data flow.  
Resolves any issues arising within the network. When needed, works as  
a resource for GPS and strainmeter installations in other PBO regions.
• Prepares and organizes medium to large scale GPS installation  
projects. This may include directing other PBO staff members and  
scheduling equipment and resources in order to complete the project.
• Supervises contract labor and subcontract teams in the installation  
of GPS and strainmeter station instrumentation. Acts as the “Engineer  
in Charge” in GPS installation projects, and can be the main point of  
contact between the drilling crew and PBO
• Identifies, trouble-shoots and solves technical issues related to  
hardware, software, data communications, equipment, and logistics for  
regional office.
• Generates and tracks detailed technical documentation for station  
installation, maintenance and repair.
• Provides feedback on the design, fabrication, integration, testing,  
documentation and repair of hardware and software necessary to  
support GPS continuous station and strainmeter installations.
• Acts as an ambassador for UNAVCO when briefing potential landowners  
on behalf of PBO. Gives presentations to members of various  
departments of transportation, surveying community, federal agencies,  
or other potential landowners
Other Job Functions:
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful  
operation of the business.

To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to  
perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable  
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  
perform the essential functions.
Skills and Knowledge:
Required

• Skills in physics, mathematics and computing related to  
electronics, mechanisms, land surveying, and data acquisition.
• Knowledge of standard personal computer software including word  
processors, spread sheets, e-mail, Internet, and web interfaces.
• Exposure to GPS, telecommunications, and power systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Skills in the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time, including travel  
outside of assigned region.
• Valid driver’s license and a UNAVCO-insurable driving record.
• Physical stamina to lift over 50 pounds frequently and repeatedly.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical,  
Electrical, Industrial, or Construction), Physics, Geology, or  
Geophysics,
• More than two years experience in construction, construction  
management, field geology or engineering.
• Experience supervising complex construction or engineering tasks.
• Experience designing and installing data acquisition or remote  
sensing systems and related infrastructure.
• Experience or strong desire to work for extended periods at remote  
locations in the cold, heat, wind, rain and snow.

Please apply online:  http://www.unavco.org/careers
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED.

Thank you for your interest in employment with UNAVCO.